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The air purifiers are equipped with HEPA-like filters. The manufacturer won't call them HEPA filters, but does make a lot of other claims about them that make them sound like they are about as good, including that they'll catch viruses. The filters also contain activated carbon to help trap solvents and vapors. There is also a part of the machine called the "ion chamber (air stream optimizer),"  which sure sounds like it does something cool, although they won't say what. These are not air ionizers.

The air purifiers are equipped with HEPA-like filters. The manufacturer won't call them HEPA filters, but does make a lot of other claims about them that make them sound like they are about as good, including that they'll catch viruses. The filters also contain activated carbon to help trap solvents and vapors. There is also a part of the machine called the "ion chamber (air stream optimizer),"  which sure sounds like it does something cool, although they won't say what. These are not air ionizers.

==Where is this?==

==Where is this?==

There are four purifiers located in the front part of the building: one each in 3D Printing, the Lounge, Graphic Arts, and Electronics.

There are four purifiers located in the front part of the building: one each in 3D Printing, the Lounge, <s>Graphic Arts</s>, and <s>Electronics</s>.

 

As of May 2023 both the Arts and Electronics area hosts have removed their units from the area.

There are no purifiers in the workshop areas simply because they're too large to cover with units like this. You're encouraged to run the exhaust fans in the General/Cold Metals area whenever possible. In the Wood Shop, you should be running the [[Dust collector Grizzly G0703|dust collector]] whenever you are working on machines that are connected to it, or using a shop vacuum otherwise; there are also some ceiling-mounted purifiers to help catch the rest of the dust.

There are no purifiers in the workshop areas simply because they're too large to cover with units like this.

==How do I use it?==

==How do I use it?==

Don't pick it up by the white top. That part unlatches from the bottom and can't hold the weight of the whole thing.

Don't pick it up by the white top. That part unlatches from the bottom and can't hold the weight of the whole thing.

For the duration of the COVID-19 emergency, please leave the purifiers on high unless you have a good reason to lower them or shut them off. While we're on the subject, also realize these machines are meant to help provide a little more protection during the emergency. You still need to wear a mask and follow all the other [[Current COVID Info|COVID rules]] while in the space.

Please leave the purifiers on unless you have a good reason to shut them off.

==How do I maintain it?==

==How do I maintain it?==