WonkoTheSane (Forum Supporter)
WonkoTheSane (Forum Supporter) SuperDork
4/3/20 1:50 p.m.

I tried to buy one at the local hardware store, but they don't carry anything..   

What I'm looking for is a air purifier, preferably HEPA, now that I spend 8+ hours a day cohabitating with our cats in the basement.   It's making me mighty itchy.

Anyone have any experience?  I trust you guys more than the Amazon reviews :) 

Fueled by Caffeine
Fueled by Caffeine MegaDork
4/3/20 2:22 p.m.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Honeywell-True-HEPA-Air-Purifier-50250-S-White/5130782

 

I have one of theses.. looks like the prices have gone nuts lately.  I think I paid $150.. Anyways.. its loud, but reliable and my allergies are better when I run it.  Dead simple machine..  motor, rotary switch.. BIG EXPENSIVE FILTER..

 

Curtis73 (Forum Supporter)
Curtis73 (Forum Supporter) MegaDork
4/3/20 2:26 p.m.

Subscribing for interest.

WonkoTheSane (Forum Supporter)
WonkoTheSane (Forum Supporter) SuperDork
4/4/20 8:40 p.m.

Thanks for the info on the one, FbC!

dculberson
dculberson MegaDork
4/4/20 8:59 p.m.

How finished is the basement? I've often just duct taped a furnace filter to a box fan when doing really dusty construction work. I think a slightly more polished version of that could do a good job filtering air well if there's a way that would fit into your basement esthetic. Three angle brackets riveted to the intake side of a 24" box fan and a 24" HEPA furnace filter and you've got an easily changeable reasonably cheap filter. The hepa 24" square filters are about $7/ea.

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