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When the air quality exceeds your unique tolerance (based on health and age) Puraka sends an SMS alert to tell you to wear a pollution mask. Algorithms keep track of how many n95 filters you're using, and a fulfillment service mails you new ones automatically.
Smoke Signals Filter FulfillmentPersonalized Air Quality Monitoring & N95 Filter Delivery
Aaron Anselleft a comment
Over the last couple of years, wildfire smoke has gotten pretty bad in Seattle, and much worse in California. On some days the air quality has been bad enough that even healthy adults should stay inside or wear a mask, and even more so for children and older adults. One day I thought I was having a heart attack when I got to work, only to realize it was the air pollution. Besides the...
Smoke Signals Filter FulfillmentPersonalized Air Quality Monitoring & N95 Filter Delivery
Aaron Anselleft a comment
Cool concept, but seems extremely ambitious. How do you draw the line between the select few scams worth reporting and the millions of everyday scams you encounter daily as a traveler?
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Aaron Anselleft a comment
For this calculator, I wanted to spread awareness that filters with higher ratings generally make your lungs work harder to draw air through filtering material, which can be dangerous for sensitive groups, especially if you have a pre-existing pulmonary or respiratory condition. Living in Seattle, I feel that this is important. In fact, less powerful filters can sometimes work just as well as...
Puraka Pollution Mask CalculatorWhat mask for smoke is most effective?
How do you know what pollution mask is most effective for smoke and other harmful particulates? Puraka Clean Air Resources' Pollution Mask Calculator shows you exactly what filter (N95, N99, etc.) and "fit factor" are optimal for the current air quality.
Puraka Pollution Mask CalculatorWhat mask for smoke is most effective?