How to Make a Better DIY Air Purifier
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Hi, Iβm Alex Kessler. I believe that everyone deserves to live in a home that supports their health. Even renters. I share indoor air quality improvement strategies that actually work in the real world, not ones built on marketing hype. I have an innate tendency to meticulously test strategies for improving my quality of life, and have had to do so mostly out of necessity. What qualifies me to speak about building science? 1.) I have been severely chronically ill with CIRS from toxic mold exposure. It's become my mission to help ensure that what happened to me does not happen to others. 2.) Iβm a translational scientist in the medical field. That means that it's my job to translate scientific research into practice. Every day I read research studies and interpret their implications. 3.) My work has been recognized by leaders in building science and environmental health, such as Dr. Allison Bailes. I also wrote a chapter in John Bantaβs book Mold Controlled.
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Free email course: 5 mistakes I made that worsened my home's air quality, and what to do instead. Sign up here: https://renegadeairquality.com/ Greetings folks! This is a build video in which I show you STEP-BY-STEP how to build my DIY air purifier. It is quieter and more powerful than a Corsi-Rosenthal box (aka Comparetto Cube). It cost me less than a high quality commercially sold air purifier, so it's an effective budget option. Most importantly, it improves my home's air quality a lot! Intro: 0:00 Intro to my design: 0:10 Why my design is superior to others: 1:03 HOW TO BUILD IT (please see my pinned comment for a couple notes): 3:41 Airflow (cfm) and loudness tests: 16:55 *Tools and materials (should cost $200-300 total, depending on what you already have on hand):* Below are affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission if you make a purchase through them. This helps support the channel at no additional cost to you. Thank you for your support! -4 mm coroplast sheet (2 pack, one for sealing top, and another for sealing the bottom): https://amzn.to/4aAGmC5 -Straight edge: https://amzn.to/3Vg1MA3 -Zip ties (CAN USE INSTEAD OF CLOTHESLINE): https://amzn.to/4hGvbgl -Synthetic clothesline: https://amzn.to/3UZmToG -Utility knife: https://amzn.to/3UOsaPO -Drawing compass: https://amzn.to/3WRLqyN -Hot glue gun (Adtech Pro 75): https://amzn.to/44UkyQH -Hot glue sticks: https://amzn.to/3UUIfUb -Filters - 4 pack Filtrete MERV-13 (I now recommend getting 16x25): https://amzn.to/3VcMhc4 -Fan: AC Infinity CLOUDLIFT S12 (not Cloudline): https://amzn.to/4fruu8V IF AMAZON IS OUT OF THE S12, check if AC infinity's site has it. I haven't yet found an alternative to this fan that I'm satisfied with, unfortunately. Open to suggestions. The 3D Handyman's filter testing video: https://youtu.be/XAJ__E-hIJc?si=CtM5jsaJ1jQe-rZT How to tie a square knot: https://youtu.be/FuzMRz0lNhY?si=chQLdfnUxKtBNpj5 π― DIY Mold Inspection: My Visual, Tool-Free Guide to Spotting Red Flags: https://healthyhomeguide.gumroad.com/l/DIYMoldInspection (PDF guide + printable + Google Sheet checklist) π Support my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealthyHomeGuide π¬ Need air quality advice? Book a 1:1 consult: https://www.healthyhomeguide.com/schedule-a-chat π Follow me: Website & Newsletter: https://www.healthyhomeguide.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthy.home.guide/ β Products I trust (fragrance-free, effective, vetted): https://www.amazon.com/shop/healthyhomeguide As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Like, comment, and subscribe for practical, evidence-based indoor air quality tips (CIRS, MCS, mold).
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