Parrots And Air Purifiers---7 Answers You Should Know

Providing fresh clean air for pet parrots is one
of the most important things to provide; because
if your bird can't breathe not much else will
matter. There are many features to consider when
deciding on the right purifier for your
situation. Here are 7 answers that will help you
make the right choice.

How important is 24 hour filtration? In a word
it is crucial. The goal is to keep the level of
air quality high all the time. And the only way
to do this is not to ever allow a build-up of
particles.

Having a motor that is able to run safely with
high revolutions per minute is essential to
constantly minimize pollutants in the air. This
type of motor is called a split capacitor and
should be listed in the technical specifications
of the owner's manual.

What level of ozone is safe? This remains a
controversial subject for many. Studies have
shown that the level of ozone would have to be
so high to effectively clean the air that it
would be toxic to humans. Other studies conclude
that trace amounts are acceptable.

The one thing that all can agree on is that
fresh air is best. So using a technology that
only produces fresh air is best for you and your
bird. HEPA filtration is safe and is the most
efficient at particle elimination.

Which is better, plastic or steel casing? Steel
is the best option for a number of reasons. Many
parrots have strong beaks and use them to explore
things in their environment including the
purifier. A unit made of steel is less likely to
have pieces break off that cause injury, or
worse.

When a unit runs continuously (as it should) the
motor heat will cause the casing to get warm.
Sometimes when the unit is made of plastic this
can cause fumes to be released into the air when
the plastic heats up. The last thing you want is
to pay for a unit that causes problems rather
eliminates them.

What type of filter is best? There should really
be a canister of filters that contains multiple
filters that are designed to remove various size
particles. A HEPA or high efficiency particle
arresting filter is designed to remove airborne
particles that are .3 microns or greater in
size. This filter is cable of removing airborne
bacteria and viruses as well as the microscopic
pieces of dander that all birds shed
continually.

There should also be large and medium size
pre-filters that can trap particles that you can
see such as bird dust, feathers, and normal
household dust. These filters save the more
intricate HEPA from filling needlessly with
particles that are easily trapped by these
bigger and less expensive filters.

A filter for odor is also a good idea. Having a
carbon cloth filter gives you 2 advantages.
Because it is woven like a cloth it can also
trap particles, and the fact that it is made of
carbon means that it can remove gases, odors,
and airborne chemicals to which birds are so
vulnerable.

How big of a space should the unit be able to
clean? It should be able to clean the area that
is open to it. So if your birds are in a family
room, the cleaner should be capable of cleaning
not only that room but all the other space open
to it. So if you leave all of your doors open
and your space is 1500 square feet, that's the
space your purifier should be sized to clean.

Where is the best placement for the unit? The
cleaner should be placed so that it does not
create a draft for the birds. Ideally, a unit
should only need about 6 inches of clearance
from any surface to function efficiently. This
means it can be placed out of the way and in a
way that keeps the chord from being a tripping
or choking hazard.

What type of maintenance should be expected?
Maintenance should be minimal and should be able
to be done while the unit is running. Vacuuming
the outside occasionally should be the most that
is expected.


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