Highly effective personal air cleaning. Uses Laminar Flow. Double-digit exposure reduction factors when used 12-inches away from the face, leading to safer indoor dining, safer working in the office. Another effective tool to add to your arsenal of multilayer protections.
Portable: Comes with a handle and shoulder straps.
Rechargeable: Powerbank included, USB-C rechargeable.
3D-printed with PLA plastic.
Has a louver system to direct the air towards your face.
Designed and Built in the U.S.
Limitations
One can get relatively very clean air when breathing 12 inches away from the device. However, there are caveats. Since there is no solid physical barrier enclosing the clean air before it is breathed in, laminar flow is sensitive to other air currents. Generally speaking, a good rule of thumb is if you can feel some sort of wind from other sources, you might not be getting the concentrated clean air.
- Stay away from other devices that mix the air, especially box fans, CR boxes, Vornados, etc.
- If there is a room air cleaner present, sit as far away from it as possible. Have it not directly pointing towards you and the device.
- If using the LaminAir in an airplane, turn off the gasper above you, or at least have it pointed away from you and decrease the speed.
- If using this in a car (e.g. during a Lyft ride), close the vents near you, or at the very least, have it pointed away from the area between you and the device.
Specs
Overall Exposure Reduction Factor at 12-inches: 36
Loudness: 42 dB. Please see video to see how quiet it is relative to other devices.
Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR): 88 CFM
Weight: 5 lbs.
Dimensions: 12.5" x 11.5" x 4.5"
Battery charge: 6 hours of runtime. Uses USB-C to charge, which is common with most smartphones (Android & iPhone). USB-C power supply not included. Can purchase here
Filter Replacement
This device uses the Smart Air S filter from Smart Air Filters.
US Distributor of Smart Air S filter.
Powerbank Charging
For fast charging, plug to a USB-C that outputs at least 5.1V 3A. Takes a few hours to charge, but the device can be used while charging.
Live in a part of the world that uses 220V outlets? You can buy a 2-prong-to-round adapter.
Powerbank Replacement
In the future, once the powerbank wears out, the battery can be replaced by removing the compartment from the batteries using an M3 hex key wrench. Good to invest in a hex key wrench set.
One can purchase the same powerbank here.
Theory and Experimental Results
See more detailed report here
