Homemade Air Purifier: The air has become poisonous in many parts of the country including Delhi-NCR. In such a situation, people are installing expensive air purifiers in their homes, whereas if you want, you can make an effective air purifier at home with very little effort for just Rs 2,600.
DIY Air Purifier Hack: People are troubled by the problem of increasing pollution in many parts of the country including Delhi-NCR. AQI has reached above the dangerous label. In such a situation, people are buying air purifiers to keep the indoor air clean. However, buying expensive air purifiers is not within everyone’s reach. In such a situation, an easy DIY hack is becoming increasingly popular, with the help of which you can get the effect of an air purifier worth Rs 8-10 thousand for just ₹ 2,600. Know how to make it and why it is so effective.
There are many content creators on social media who have explained how to make this air purifier. To make this air purifier, three things will be required.
Materials for making air purifier
HEPA filter
exhaust fan
Duct Tape
Method of preparation
First of all buy HEPA filter, exhaust fan and tape online or from the market. Install HEPA filters where air flow is greatest. Stick the exhaust fan on top of it firmly with the help of tape. Now connect the fan to the switch board and turn it on. Believe me, such a simple solution will start clearing the air.
how does it work
The exhaust fan draws air in and then expels it out. During this, the air passes through the HEPA filter, due to which dust, pollution and harmful particles are trapped. In just 20 minutes the air in the room becomes noticeably cleaner.
Cost of making an air purifier
HEPA filters are available on online sites for under Rs 2000. The exhaust fan will be available for around Rs 500 and the tape will cost around Rs 100. That means an effective DIY air purifier is ready at a total cost of around Rs 2,600.
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Most Asked Questions
How does an air purifier work?
The fan installed in the air purifier rapidly draws the air from the room towards itself. This air contains particles like dust, smog, smoke, pollen, bacteria and PM2.5-PM10. The HEPA filter cleans this air finely. This filter can capture 99% of particles up to 0.3 microns. After this clean air comes out.
How much electricity does it cost to run an air purifier?
Air purifiers generally consume very little electricity. Generally, a 30–60 watt purifier consumes about 0.03–0.06 units of electricity in an hour.
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