Home Air Quality Testing & Tips(Dust/Toxins/Allergies)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.ย. 2019
- How to test the air quality in your home or business for high levels of dust, VOC's, and other toxins that may cause respiratory problems, allergies, or other health problems. I also discuss tips to improve air quality in your home. Enjoy!
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Another amazing video! I need one of these for sure. Thanks and looking forward to seeing your next video!!
Thanks for watching! Your latest oil testing video was fantastic as always.
Project farm, do you have an air quality video?
THANKS FOR TESTING,AND YOU TOO PROJECT FARM GUY!
pro tip : watch movies on Flixzone. Me and my gf have been using them for watching loads of movies lately.
I got one and found our vacuum cleaner which says HEPA Filtration, s far from it. WE bought a water Filtrating vac which has zero dust in it's exhaust stream. Much better air quality and meter is mostly in the green.
I must thank you very very much for this informative video. I’m glad I found your channel and am looking forward to perusing it. You have taught me a lot with this. Thank you again!
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Brilliant explanation, pretty complete
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This guy always has good informative videos. I had no idea you could purchase one. Thank you for the information
You're welcome! Be sure to share. Thank you
Which one is this? Link?
Thank you for this video! Have a nice day.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Excellent video. Well written and narrated. I need to get one of these!
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Sharpey was an excellent test!
Hi Doug. Always a great review ! I Liked,Shared,Added to playlists. All my best.
Thank you Bobby!
very detailed and insightful thanks for doing the review
Glad it was helpful!
Great video! Thank you very much for the detailed info
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Got mine & it''s awesome.
Great to hear!
Very will presented review. I like it and will buy this meter. 👍🏼
For the money it works well, if you want very high accuracy testing, you'd need to spend hundreds or more. Thanks for watching!
thanks it's very interesting ,i hope that your next video will be the diy tester for capacitor discharge ignition for moto
I bought one and I use it at work to check the air quality. It is good at checking how much dust I generate with different activities like walking, or sweeping, or when a truck passes by. Dust can do severe damage to the lungs.
Thank You!
Great explanation
Glad you think so!
I thought I bought the same unit, but it differs a bit... On mine, the PM10 is on the left of the display and PM1.0 to the right. But most important: I have to press the power button 3 times quickly to calibrate the unit.
Great video as always, please continue the good work!
what is the name of this device, and manufacturer?
well well well, here we are again. i have watched a ton of your videos on solar stuff. i should have known you were into air quality as well lol
I want to appreciate your review process and approach. It's thorough, complete and flawless. Thanks a lot for the guidance.
I just wanna know if there are better sensors in the market !?
Yes. There are more accurate units, of course they're priced higher. Thanks for watching!
i just bought one.
Interesting.
Glad you thought so. I try to upload a very wide range of videos. Thanks for watching!
Allergy issues aside, I would like to see an air quality monitor/VOC meter used in a plant nursery. The recent claim is plants don't clean the air well but I suspect in a small room with 100 plants, your meter is going to show lower VOCs than other rooms of the same construction.
Great break down. Just ordered one thanks to you and a couple other vids showing the Chinese models are garbage and to sink some cash in. Found one for a few bucks cheaper on ebay by sheer luck
apparently the oil we put in the humidifier that should have been good for our health was giving off super high levels of TVOC and HCVO.
Our readings were TVOC 5.00 HCVO 1.00
Oregano oil? I've used that.
East Texas today air quality 107 with hi pm2.5. Advised to stay inside!!!
I'm returning mine from Amazon and getting this one because it's the most accurate I've seen by far
The lower priced testers aren't going to have the sensitivity or accuracy like units costing several hundred and up, but they are useful for the money.
@@electronicsNmore totally. i just tested it and its still more accurate than another 70 dollar one I bought from amazon.
@@NicolasCurcioWriter got a.link.for it. His link does not work anymore
Whats the brand of this device
Thanks for your video, is this good to detect fiberglass from a mattress or can you recommend one?
Great information, thanks. What is the best way to get rid off them from new construction home?
Remove items that may be giving off VOCs, leave the windows open for good ventilation, or buy a unit like you see below to help remove the VOCs. Thanks for watching!
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What are your thoughts on opening windows in regards to PM2.5?
The 2.5 micron particulate works by laser scatter like a photelectric smoke detector works, not but what gets in between the laser and detector plate.
Particle measurements are based on the fact that when a particle passes through a beam of light, some of the light is scattered. The detection of scattered light caused by the particle in the air is recorded on the photo or light detector sensor plate. Unfortunately I may not explain everything perfectly in my over 600 videos. How come you have a habit of being a pedant on my channel? Just curious. You're the only one that stands out.
Thank you for the info! Where have you found extra manual informations like calibration method and pushing 2 times on power button to save reference?? I’m searching a way to disable alert sound or lower the volume.. I’ve bought via your link and have the same as yours and have only a quick info guide. ;) thanks for the vidéo!
I just checked my small manual, and there's no provision to lower volume. The only thing you can do is make the settings way out of range so the alarm will not trigger.
Thanks for the info! Its been 2 years since you posted this. Is your sinusitis better? I have constant post nasal drip and wondering if I can actually improve it
My sinusitis varies.
What about sewer gas or something coming out of shower drains or toilet basins? Methane,? Thanks for the video!
Hello there. You'd need 2 units. One in the video, along with the more expense unit below that can test 4 different toxic gases. One unit that tests everything, would be a lot of money. If you need a coupon code, just ask. Thank you!
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Can you recommend a reliable one that I could connect to my home assistant instance?
Could i use this to test the efficiency of the hepa filters my home air purifier or in my car HVAC filter?
Could you try and review one of these from Amazon . I’m having a hard time finding a really good one on Amazon
Nice video! I have a question, wouldn't it be enough to just maintain a nice cleaning and ventilation routine to keep the air quality on a nice level? In that case people wouldn't need to buy an air quality monitor?
Keeping clean will keep dust levels way down, but you still won't know about the VOC's in the air.
Does it test for fiberglass dust?
What is the brand name or another tester name that is the same model or newer? Thanks
Can I use the sensor directly? I mean, trying to connect it with a tube to measure how the formaldehyde concentration is low inside a box?
How do you know which VOC you have?
Nice video, Thanks. can this device be used for LEED IAQ test? For how long I should run the test? do i do it for each room or one test for the whole house will be enough?
Thanks
Hi there. I'm not familiar with that test. Thanks for watching!
thank you for this informative video. But I was wondering, how long does it take for getting the data every time we use?
I would appreciate if u reply this message
Power up the unit, place inside the room to test for 15 minutes, then check the readings.
electronicsNmore it means, we have to wait for 15 minutes for every data?
What's it called
Thanks, elNmore! This was another great, "helpful" review and heads up for us all! I need to get one of these, especially with all the numbnuts doing Gods knows what around me. The EPA is going to HATE this! LOL :)
Where's the link? I don't see it in the descrption
amazing video !! but, how would i know if the hcho and tvoc readings are good?
You can find info online giving acceptable values. Look up "indoor air quality hcho tvoc limits". The unit also lets you know by the color. Green is good.
@@electronicsNmore thank u so much !!
very nice,
is there a better one to take 24 hour reading to see if during sleep something was off, because somedays me and my girl are waking up both with headaches.
They do sell other monitors that operate 24hrs.
What would you recommend removing formaldehyde from surfaces?
It's difficult to do if something is giving off formaldehyde. They do sell air purifiers that remove or greatly reduce formaldehyde.
The
Life Basis Air Quality Monitor on amazon looks exactly like this unit. It just branded by different company?
I have no idea what's on the inside.
Do you still think this is the best detector? this vid is 4 years old just wondering if you found something newer by now
hai sir.... may i ask, do that detector using any micro fan for air circulation.. TQ.
Not sure what's inside the laser module housing.
That's a great unit. Are there unit for airborne mold?
You need to use a petri dish for a mold test.
@@electronicsNmore Thanks.
I'll be showing that in the future. :-)
Where can i buy in europe
What have you found to be generally considered “safe” or ideal TVOC levels?
Hello Brian. The device has limits set, and you can also look on the EPA's website. Thanks for watching!
Félix instruments
odd couple...
thanks
Am I missing something? Does he ever say the name of the product so you can buy one? A helpful review, if I could only figure the name of the product.
Hi Jeff. There's a link in the video description area. Thanks for watching!
Great informative vid - thank you.
Just one thing though - I notice this model seems to be DM106.
Would you know - in a nutshell - what is the main difference between this model DM106 and the DM106A seen on many sites too. just curious - THX.
They're not all the same, even though they look the same. The firmware could be different, or the sensors. What you buy is totally up to you. Thanks for watching!
@@electronicsNmore Sorry.. I am a bit confused as to what model you are actually using in the video.please confirm?
I ask this because the affiliate link you include in your description brings me to a webpage that states the model is DM106,
BUT
on one of the photos on that same retailer page, it shows the back of the unit with writing on the label as model: DM106A?
SO that is why I ask. In short, in your opinion:
- which is the latest model?
- which is the better model?
@@SS-pi2yi The link is where my unit came from.
@@electronicsNmore ok I see maybe they updated the item or offerring not sure.. Just curious - what does it say on the back of your unit: model DM106 ? or model DM106A ? thank you.
What make is this unit ?
Does this detect asbestos? If not, do you have any recommendation for testing asbestos in the air? Thank you!
The unit, like most, cannot differentiate between different types of dust particles.
What are some units that are more accurate, that you can recommend?
I have the TemTop m2000 and it is awesome, a bit more money but when it is a matter of life or death - I think we may need to spend a little more to not get a fake LOL. I see so many fake meters with only one sensor inside to give 6 or 7 different readings and that is just not possible, so many people are buying them thinking that the information is keeping them safe while all along the information is faked by mathematical equations performed by a micro-processor instead of genuine sensors. Hope this helps. You may also want to look at the TemTop M10 - it is a bit less expensive and is still up to the TemTop high standards of quality. I am getting ready to create a video about fake and legitimate meters and am looking forward to hopefully saving someones life from buying a fake meter.
so before i buy and to be clear this does indeed test for mold? because that is the main reason i would be buying it
Every home has mold spores, but in order to test for hazardous types, you need to use a petri dish. This unit looks for all types/sizes of particles, but it cannot differentiate what is what. Thanks for watching!
Can this device calculate the median over a period of time?, if not, anybody knows how to calculate it using this devise?, thank you so much for the video!
Howdy. I just got a quote to do an indoor air quality test. They said it would be $595. I literally live right by a major freeway. I also just got a whole house fan. I want to test the air before I start opening windows to let a cool breeze in. I clicked on the link to this monitor and it says page not found. I don’t know how much this is. Should I just do the $595 or do it on my own and purchase a device?
Is there a good air quality monitor/meter that doesn't require calibration? We currently have wild fires going on, I can't trust calibrating the device outside or inside, and I don't think I should have to. From the factory it should be calibrated in a clean room.
They all require calibration.
11::39 the marker has formaldehyde? Some do. Sharpies don't.
All good, but I wonder why such a serious device might have comic sans as the font for some of the menu screens.
Do you know what I should do to calibrate it? The mine always puts 0.000 in HCHO and 0.000 in TVOC. It only measures PM 2.5, 1.0 and 10
Something isn't right. The values should be fluctuating as you move into different areas.
I have an earlier version of the meter and I tested the air on New Year and I was getting 200 to 400 on the PM2.5. Usually the air is around 10. Air with that much particulates is considered hazardous. That is why so many people end up in the emergency room on New Year.
Will this show warning for dangerous Ozone (O3) levels? Will this show an estimated count of total particulate count in the area being tested?
Hi Carmelo. No, ozone meters are more costly as you can see below. To get an accurate particulate count, need to test each room, and allow the tester to sit for 15 minutes. Thanks for watching!
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Is there anyway to test what's being sprayed on us? I was out the other day & I watched a plane at high altitude spray out for a bit. Then whatever it was just started dropping very rapidly above me. I saw the plane start spraying again in the distance.
Only a chemist/lab can test air samples. Thanks for watching!
I like the idea of this monitor and currently I'm on the search for one with multiple sensors such as this, however it looks like ill probably need to get a separate monitor for radon and ozone since its nearly impossible to find all of these in one. I live in Canada so Ozone isn't the biggest concern during winter months but when summer comes around there tends to be some smog and it is recommended that we have radon monitors. My only concern with this meter is the precision, for the price that it is, I cant see it being that precise even after calibration. I tried doing a bit of research to see if the company listed a variance but came up empty handed.
You cannot expect "high" precision for such a low cost. If you want high precision, I can suggest a couple, but big money. Thanks for watching!
@@electronicsNmore That's definitely true, although it is an awesome device I'd rather know how big the margin would be. For instance if its +-20% that could make a big difference than +-5% on whether to invest in air purifying equipment or not. Also that would be awesome if you have a couple devices which are a bit more precise to share.
@@daveqqqq Saw a a CBC Marketplace episode on air purifiers, marketing and efficiency. Go check it out if you want to save money !
Can this be used to monitor amount of lead dust in air?
It doesn't look for lead, it looks for all particles in the air. Lead is heavy, so it won't stay in the air for long unless it's lead fumes.
Hello, I bought this device on your recomandation but I don’t know how to turn off the beep because it’s annoying when I push it and the values increase.
You need to go into the settings menu to adjust the limit or deactivate.
I need to test for fiberglass particles. I was diagnosed with fiberglass poisoning.
The unit tests for ALL particles. Since you already have a health problem, I would suggest buying a higher priced, and more sensitive/accurate tester. I can provide a link if requested. Thanks for watching!
@@electronicsNmore I have had the house tested by a number of home inspectors proving that it’s loaded with fiberglass insulation and I’ve had Industrial air purifiers to take
Most of it out but it’s still in all the furniture, on me and my clothes and in the air outside because of storm sandy in 2012. My problem is I can’t get anyone to believe that fiberglass is dangerous when it’s airborne and after researching for six years, it’s airborne everywhere and becomes airborne from our landfills all over the country, probably in the world. I can’t even find food without Fiberglass in it which is causing me to have colitis now. It’s been covered up just like asbestos was only it’s more dangerous because it affects more than the Lungs. What do you suggest when you find fiberglass in someone’s house? The EPA won’t help because it’s a residence. Thanks for any info you can give me, it is starting to affect my breathing now and I am frightened.
Price ?
without calibration how accurate the measurement?
You can't expect high accuracy for a low priced unit, but it's definitely useful.
Link didn’t work, anyone know where else I can find this air quality detector?
Hi Chase. I just replaced the link. Thanks for watching!
Hi. What is the reset button for? What it does?
In the event the unit malfunctions, you press the reset button.
@@electronicsNmore Does this reset my calibration settings and back to factory settings?
Can u please share the brand name or Amazon link for.the product, thanks
Don't bother, it's 20 bucks higher than my link.
Where do you get one from
Link in video description area. I secured a money saving coupon code for my viewers. Thanks for watching!
Sharpies have formaldehyde in them?!
They definitely have VOC's. :-)
Looks accurate for PM2.5 not sure how accurate it is for PM1.0. It is the ultrafine particles that do the most harm. I think to accurately measure these fine particles you would need very sophisticated equipment costing 4 figure sums 🙈
Radon and CO2?
You need different testers for that.
How reliable are these devices realistically..
They work good considering the low cost. If you want higher accuracy and higher sensitivity units, be prepared to spend hundreds or more. Thanks for watching!
Mine keeps beeping and my HCHO is in yellow at 0.130, what does that mean?
Take the unit outside away from cars or anything else that can pollute the air, and calibrate it. Then re-test.
Wow. It's 85 degrees in there...or is it just the lamp
More than likely the light used to film. It was in close proximity.
I wish i could find the company name of this device?
I cant get access to links below cause i have a smart phone thats decided i just dont need that info .
Hey could you tell me the name of company so i can find this device?
Thanks
Hello . Do I have to calibrate this device every time I turn it on ? When I calibrate it outside and bring it home it shows very high values . Then if I turn off the device and turn it on at home the values will be very low . Each time I waited 20 minutes for the sensor stabilization. I do not know whether to return the device or which values are correct . Please help .
Not every time, unless you leave it in an atmosphere with lots of vocs. Make sure you calibrate outdoors in very clean air. People spay painting, cutting grass, being close to a busy road, all no good.
@@electronicsNmore Saw the video on Inara Fortier profile. I did similar tests and my results were hcho: 0.780 tvoc: 5.900 if I went outside and came back. If I don't go outside the reading will be hcho: 0.030 tvoc: 0.100. It does not make sense . The device seems to be calibrating all the time looking for the cleanest sample. If these high readings are correct, that's not good.
So I purchased this unit from your link a few weeks ago because I've had some health issues just like you described at the beginning. Turns out I have very high reading (HCHO 0.9 and TVOC over 6.0). Do you have an idea what should I do from there?
Hi there. Did you take the unit outside to an area with really clean air(away from traffic, etc), and calibrate the unit before doing the tests?
@@electronicsNmore Yes and I've tried again a couple of times just to make sure.
Did you ever find the problem ?
@@MrArcticPOWER Sounds like same problem im having with different model but your readings are actually lower than mine. Mine stays off the richter scale. The highest it can go. 1.999 hcho and 9.999 tvoc. Calibrated and everything. At least I think I did. Theres no way to tell if it actually calibrated or not on mine
@@MrArcticPOWER Bought it because im having problem with weed/smoke smell coming from new downstairs neighbor. Hoping mines broke and not really telling me I live in a deadly toxic cloud
Mine just arrived not the same packageing thow.
Probably the same unit, just an updated plastic housing.
Hi , where do i buy this unit from?
Hi Tony. I have links in the video description area.
What can I use to test incense? My neighbor is burning incense or oil and it is litetally killing me. I can hardly breath and the air is dense not fresh. She claims that she is not burning incense and I am crazy.
If it is putting out particulates the meter will pick it up
is there a way to pull data off of this meter?
Hi Dylan. The link posted says replay data, but I don't see a way to do it. I have another unit that plots a graph. Thanks for watching!
@@electronicsNmoredoes the USB enumerates as a serial port? If so maybe it is possible to stream the measurements via UART
I need something that works really well...I've had sinus /allergy problems for years....and my olfactory senses often arent working properly....there are times when I can smell something that is like a chemical smell?......and I hadnt used any cleaning products?.....and sometimes my sinuses closed right up for days after inhaling it........its driving me crazy....not knowing if something is actually going on or is it a problem stemming form log term affects of Covid.....because one of the symptoms was loss of sense of smell/taste ...and then when it returns....its like 110, its very over whelming.....Im not sure where the chemical smell is coming from?...maybe there is a issue with the furnace?...I don't know...this has been going on for months....so I am looking for a really good device to test the air in my house so I can find out what the problem is....
Mine was fine when first got it had almost perfect readings but 2 days after that it just stays stuck on 1.9999 HCHO and 9.999 TVOC 😟. I keep hoping theres a glitch and its not because of my neighbors under me weed/smoke smell getting into my place. Since ive done everything I could to try and block it and get it out. Every place else in my building gets a lower reading. Even the smoky hallway and outside of the apt where the smoker smokes. Could it be a glitch or is my place really off the scale toxic?
All I can think of is that you either cleaned the unit with a chemical, or exposed the tester to extremely high levels of some vapor. If I recall, that unit has a reset button.
@@electronicsNmore ok yea I did wipe it down with alcohol before using it because of covid. but wouldnt that dry off or gas off of it sooner or later. i did reset it or reboot it to factory settings. ill wipe it down with water and see what that does. thanks
Can this apparatus be used to detect asbestos pollution?
No
@@electronicsNmore OK. Thanks for your quick reply.
How fast do you have to press the power button twice to set the calibration. I'm not sure I did it correctly?
Just press it twice.
Where did u buy urs
@@DigitalDissident There's a link in the video description area.
I ordered from amazon.
Where can I purchase
Hi there. I included a link in the video description area. Be sure to use the 10% off coupon code below. Thanks for watching!
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Where can I purchase this?
Hi Maryanne. There's a link in the video description area. Thanks for watching!
Brand or model # not mentioned??
In all my videos I post product links in the video description area. :-) Thanks for watching!