Is it worth paying for air: what is a breather and how can it be useful?
Miscellaneous / / October 12, 2023
What pollutes the air in your home and why it could be a problem
Almost 80% of the world's urban residents breathe dirty air. There are several reasons: large industries, gas pollution from cars, lack of trees. When a resident of a metropolis opens a window for ventilation, not fresh air enters his apartment. Here are some of the main pollutants:
- Dust. In ordinary household dust may contain arsenic, lead, chromium, nickel, manganese and other elements dangerous to the body.
- Allergens. Harm is caused to a person dust mites And mold spores are powerful allergens that often lead to asthma. In addition, some people negatively react on pollen of flowering trees and herbs.
- Ultrafine particles. In their composition - a whole chemical cocktail of sulfates, nitrates, ammonia, sodium chloride and soot. The particles are so small that they are not visible to the human eye, but are capable of bring to heart or lung disease.
- Smog. This is smoke, soot from production, exhaust gases. The most dangerous component of smog is poisonous carbon monoxide. She interferes oxygen saturation of the blood and can cause dizziness.
It's not just dirty air that causes trouble. City residents susceptible noise pollution from transport, construction and other sources. Constant noise at times leads to problems with sleep and deterioration in performance. It can be especially uncomfortable for people whose windows face a highway with active traffic - you can’t just open the window.
What is a breather and how does it help?
Breezer is a compact supply ventilation device, invented in Russia. It takes air from the street and cleans it of allergens, dust, pollen, fluff, odors, bacteria and viruses, and fine particles. If necessary, the device brings the air to a comfortable temperature and then supplies it indoors. With the help of a breather, you can ventilate the room without opening the window, so the risk of catching a cold in a draft is minimal, even in cold weather.
Most breathers have a multi-stage cleaning system.
- The G4 primary filter collects large types of contaminants, such as construction dust, sand and insects.
- The second fine filter - HEPA - captures solid particles. He can delete at least 99.97% of dust, pollen, mold, bacteria and any airborne impurities up to 0.3 microns in size. This is where dangerous ultrafine particles are retained.
- The third adsorption filter reduces the concentration of gas emissions to a safe level and thereby saves you from unpleasant odors - for example, from a smoking neighbor.
Some models are equipped with a recirculation function and can work not only as supply ventilation, but also as a room air purifier. All parts of the breather are immediately assembled inside the housing, so the device does not require complex assembly or lengthy installation. All you need to do is call an installation team, which, without dust or dirt, will make a hole in the wall with a diamond drill, install thermal insulation and hang the breather. As a rule, installation takes no more than an hour.
If you want to maintain a pleasant microclimate in your home, pay attention to the line of solutions from the Russian manufacturer TION. The company developed its own air purification technology and was the first to introduce such a device as a breather to the market. Equipment passed tests in Rospotrebnadzor, independent institutes and confirmed its effectiveness in the fight against various pathogens. Breathers and other TION products, for example, humidifiers and air purifiers, can be easily ordered at online store with delivery and installation throughout Russia.
To learn moreHow does a breather differ from air conditioners, air purifiers and other equipment?
The main difference is that the breather provides a high level of purification and a wide temperature range for heating the outside air. The user can install the necessary filters in the device, focusing on their needs - for example, those that eliminate dust and protect against allergens.
The split system air conditioner does not provide fresh air and does not clean it. Its function is cooling and heating. Moreover, using air conditioning is not always beneficial to health. For example, older devices are sometimes become breeding ground for mold and mildew. This may worsen allergy and respiratory symptoms.
Purifiers disinfect indoor air, but do not ventilate it and do not in any way affect the temperature in the apartment. Breezers also clean, but at the same time they also supply fresh air from the street. At the same time, to install the purifier, you do not need to drill a hole in the wall; a regular socket is enough. That is why it is more often chosen as a temporary measure by those who rent housing.
You can also find recuperators on the equipment market - ventilation devices that draw fresh air into a room and then exhaust the exhaust air outside. They also ventilate, but the filtration system of breathers is usually more effective. And recuperators are usually noisier.
What to look for when buying a breather
It is better to select a device based on a set of technical characteristics that will solve the problems of your home. Here are aspects to consider:
- Quantity. By standards The air flow should be 30 m³/h for each person. Therefore, for a studio where a couple lives, a breather operating at an average power of 60 m³/h is sufficient. And in an apartment where a family of four lives and has several bedrooms, it is worth installing a larger number of such devices.
- Possibility of increasing the cleaning class. People from environmentally unfavorable areas or those who have allergies can install additional filters or exchange those provided with the basic package for more powerful ones. This option is not available in all breathers.
- Noise level. The breather can also work at night, so a device with a minimum range of 22–23 dBA is suitable for the bedroom. Anything higher is best placed in the kitchen or living room.
- Possibility of hidden connection. This option may be useful for new residents. If the device has a hidden connection, then at the repair stage it will be possible to hide electrical wires, cable channels and sockets out of sight. For those for whom the aesthetics of strict minimalism is not fundamental, any breather will do.
- Control. Some models can be integrated into a smart home system and use it to control breathers and other climate control equipment. You can easily turn the device on and off remotely via the app or with a regular remote control.
The TION line of breathers includes three devices for different needs. For example, the flagship and the most “pumped” TION Breezer 4S will provide the maximum degree of purification and will be the best option for the metropolis. Compact TION Breezer Lite fits into any interior and is suitable for a small room. Smart TION Breezer O2 — the first device model in Russia — will automatically heat the air to a comfortable temperature and protect from drafts. Each model has different configurations, and any of them can be purchased in installments. Until the end of October, the product of the month is TION Breezer 4S. Therefore, the device in any configuration can be purchased with a 5% discount in the TION online store.
You can also order installation on the manufacturer’s website. Specialists will install the breather in just an hour - without dust and dirt.
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