[ale] OT: Air filters

[Preston Boyington]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: walter Sams
> Sent: Monday, December 15, 2003 6:44 AM
> To: Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts
> Subject: Re: [ale] OT: Air filters
> 
> 
> You can get good filters from lowes or home depot which are a pleated
> filter 1" thick and do a very good job of filtering dust and 
> dirt. They
> come in a wide varity of sizes and fit in your existing filter racks. 
> If you need true HEPA type filers because of severe allergies or
> respiratory reasons, you would have to get them from a filter supply
> company, there are many out there and an online search should 
> locate one
> easy enough. If you need help locating one let me know.
> 
> The other solution is a free standing hepa filtration unit (there are
> several) which has the fan and filter all in a plastic 
> container and can
> be purchashed from most drug stores, and many outlets like walmart and
> home depot. 
> 
> I would stay away from filters called  "electrostatic" as they cause
> airflow problems with your HVAC system.
> 
> Walter Sams
> SamsCo Htg. & Air, Inc.
> 

how about those of us with floor vents and want good filtering?  i would
think normal  walking traffic, sweeping, and mopping would create quite a
nice environment for "growing" things that would cause allergy sufferers
problems.  

we just bought a house and are thinking about having the unit/duct work
replaced and moved into an overhead venting system, but that won't be for a
while.  any suggestions for what to do in the mean time?  

preston