Defensor Plug-In Humidistat

Few people enjoy being in a room which is too hot or too cold. One can remove or add items of clothing in the wake of uncomfortable temperatures, but it is far more convenient to be able to change the climate of a room quickly with the simple touch o ...

You may be reading this because you’ve already made the decision to buy an air purifier and now need to decide which one to choose. Or you may still be considering whether you really need an air purifier and are looking for a little further help to d ...

This dehumidifier buyer’s guide from the team at the Air and Water Centre aims to arm customers with all the questions they should be asking about their appliances. Starting with the basics, we look at the key benefits of the technology and then prov ...

Welcome to the Air and Water Centre Air Purifier Buyer’s Guide, a resource aimed at demystifying the market for these useful devices. The average home is full of contaminants which can make every day life uncomfortable for many people, but even if aw ...

In this Air and Water Centre Ceiling Fan buyer’s guide, you will find details on some of the main advantages of buying a new fan. A well known way of keeping cool, there are still plenty of issues you may come across when deciding on what to purchase ...

Apart from temperature and air purity, the third important factor in the maintenance of an ideal room climate is the moisture content of the air. Whilst the danger of excessive humidity in our latitudes is comparatively low, often, during winter mo ...

As human beings, we are not particularly aware of dry air and commonly fail to associate the discomfort or health problems we experience at work and home with low relative humidity. However, dry air does have significant adverse effects and common sy ...

If you want to find out if you need a humidifierBuy a thermohygrometer. The ideal humidity for most normal situations is between 40-60% relative humidity. If the thermohygrometer reads below this you probably need a humidifier. If it reads above this ...

Your choice of whether to buy a ultrasonic, steam or evaporative humidifier will depend on the specific application, your available budget and your acceptable level of maintenance.All humidifiers will add water to an atmosphere by either boiling wate ...

How do I know if I need a humidifier? The ideal humidity for a room should be anywhere between 40% - 60% rH (relative humidity). Some indicators of dry air (low humidity) are dry eyes, dry throat, dry skin and tiredness, although every person will ...

Water is great medicine, needed to maintain a healthy body, a clear mind, and a good balance within your tissues. There's more water in your body than anything else, with every cell containing mostly water. About 60 percent of your body is water, a ...

Spring- the awakening of Nature. For some, it is a fascinating spectacle, but for others it can be a complete nightmare. The start of the pollen season brings hay fever misery for one in ten Central Europeans. The rates are increasing, but this need ...

In what size room can an air purifier be used in?This will vary depending on the air purifier; our range is suitable from 16m² to 60m².What does HEPA stand for and what does it do?HEPA stands for High Efficiency Particulate Air. A HEPA filter will re ...

There are quite a variety of air purifiers on the market. Their objective is to improve the quality of the air we breathe and eliminate airborne pollutants, be they odours, particles or bacteria and viruses.Here is a brief guide to the technology use ...

What is an evaporative cooler? An evaporative cooler is another method of cooling a room without having to use an exhaust hose.  Evaporative coolers tend to have a large water tank which is filled with cold water or cold water and ice, the wa ...

How do I know if I need a dehumidifier? For comfort conditions room humidity should be anywhere between 40% & 60% rH (relative humidity).  A sign of excess moisture is condensation on the windows inside the room; the room may also feel very ...

The two main types of dehumidifiers for the home and light commercial area incorporate either desiccant or compressor technology to remove moisture from an atmosphere. A desiccant dehumidifier contains a material that absorbs the moisture directly f ...

Wondering whether to get a convector heater or an oil filled rad? Comparing Space heaters and Infra-red?Check out this guide for a low down on what type does what.Oil Filled RadiatorsOil filled radiators are popular domestic heaters as they are silen ...

What heating output would I need for my room? The specific heating requirement would depend on the actual room size, but for a guide a 2kW heater would roughly do an area of 35m² with a standard ceiling height (2.5m), this is based on a modern well ...

Air Curtains for RetailUsing air curtains above shop doors can increase passing trade by as much as 40% by allowing the door to remain invitingly open.An open door is an invitation for anyone walking past to come in. But in winter months, this can ca ...