Fire Haze Filter Tests Results

Current Fire Hazard Pollution Forecasts and Effects

…For some areas of central California, relief may not come until October, according to Dan Borsum, the incident meteorologist for a fire in Northern California. And it’s going to take heavy winds to clear all that smoke from the air.

NBC 7 Meteorologist Sheena Parveen said the poor air quality is especially difficult for sensitive groups like people with asthma, those with heart disease, the elderly, pregnant women and children.

The smoke can cause asthma attacks, wheezing, stinging eyes, scratchy throat, headaches, tiredness, chest pain and a fast heartbeat, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The wildfire smoke can even make you more prone to lung infections like the virus that causes COVID-19.

That’s because if inhaled, Reider said, smoke particles can attach inside the lungs and cause inflammation.

And because symptoms of the two can be so similar, the CDC recommends knowing the differences.

While wildfire smoke blankets the West Coast, the CDC said people should stay indoors and keep windows and doors closed as much as possible to protect themselves from inhaling the smoke. Limit outdoor excercise or choose lower-intensity activities to limit smoke exposure.

“If you have asthma or respiratory issues, I would not recommend being outside for long periods of time today,” Parveen advised.

Fire Air Pollution Sept. 2020

Hazardous air pollution was a particularly problematic situation in early September 2020 on the west coast.

The following test results were measured in the North San Diego County area.  This area was not directly in the fire’s path, but received substantial drifting “haze” from the east, south and north where fires were more impactful on air quality.  The area quality level overall was “moderate” which is defined as cautionary but not as dangerous as other more heavily polluted levels. Our test results in several locations show the dramatic reduction in air quality pollutants when using our hepa cabin air filter system.

How We Measured Air Quality

Readings were taken using a EG air quality monitor.  When driving the monitor was attached to our Toyota Prius just above the radio with a velcro attachment strip.  For outside readings we would place the monitor outside the windows or other exterior location.  Time and date stamp is seen about the main readings. The readings below the particle reading are formaldehyde and VOC levels.  As can  be seen the levels drop significantly with seconds when the monitor is removed from a unfiltered reading.

Ambient Air, Auto Interior, Warehouse Office Visit Air quality readings Sept. 17th 2020

Oem Vs Hepa Filters

Suburban San Marcos Ca. neighborhood, Mid Morning Sept. 14, 2020

Air with mild haze from fires North, South, East

94% Reduction Highway 76, 4 miles Inland from Pacific

90% Reduction Carlsbad Hyw 101 at Pacific Ocean Sept 13th