Calculating CADR with airflow and filtration %

How to Calculate CADR From an Air Purifier’s Airflow

CADR tests, used to calculate an air purifier’s effectiveness at cleaning air, are typically used to compare the performance of different purifiers. However, performing a CADR test is not simple: it requires a particle monitor, a sealed 30m3 test lab, and tightly controlled testing conditions. Because of the complexity of …

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What’s CADR and What’s the Difference With Airflow?

When buying an air purifiers, the terms ‘airflow’ and CADR are often used interchangeably to describe an air purifier’s performance. But what’s the difference between CADR (clean air delivery rate) and airflow? Are they the same thing? Or which one – CADR vs. airflow – should be used when buying …

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Can One Air Purifier Clean an Entire House?

Several people have asked me if they can use one purifier to clean their entire apartment or house. For example, can I put a large purifier in the living room and avoid having to put purifiers in each room? The benefits would be great. This setup would be easier, cheaper, …

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