
I've been suffering from some allergy problems lately and while I was at Lowe's, I took a look at their selection of air purifiers. Much to my surprise, the cheapest one they had was $70. I took the liberty of taking apart the display model while I was there. It seems that there isn't much magic going on inside these things. It consisted of a squirrel cage fan and an air filter. Since I already had a box fan at home, I decided to walk down to aisle 20 and grab a furnace air filter to make my own. I picked the cheapest filter that could still filter pollen. I'm happy to report that with a little duct tape, I have constructed my very own air purifier at a fraction of the price. After using it for a week, I am amazed at how much dirt and pollen is in the air. It's that time of year here in Florida. The pollen is absolutely horrid for a few weeks in the spring. I think they forecast is in inches.
6 Comments:
Hey Bug, I know I am no college student, but you forgot the "R" in "fraction of the price". Sorry to be so nit-picky.
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Owen, at 10:51 PM
Leave it to you to figure out a way to beat the system. I use allergy pills. The pollen in Pa. is high now too, at times I can see it floating in the air. So far though no reports on how many inches we'll get.
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Butch, at 2:27 PM
Now that's funny!! I don't care who you are!!! LOL!!!!
Great thinking!!
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Russell, at 1:48 PM
I have read all of your articles
your are smart
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Anonymous, at 12:25 AM
Awesome idea.
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Anonymous, at 2:15 PM
Oh man, I'm definitely trying this one...along with your webcam server project. Mine needs some help. -> SuckyFish.com
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Shannon, at 5:53 AM
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