Second Chance Birds

Taxes back...need a hepa filter for the bird room... could really use advice on which is the best one....anyone???

IM, we use a Blueair 501. Run it wide open all day, and at next to last setting all night. Cannot really hear it at the night setting.

The filters are $ 79. a set, and must be changed every six months. Not just the mfr. reccomendation, but experience as well.

At the three month mark, I take the filters outside and blast them with compressed air from my compressor. I looks like a fire with all the dust that comes out!

Sunny has posted and I believe uses a 14 to 20" regular fan with a furnace filter taped onto it. The 3M Filtrete type filters would work very well for this, as they are hepa quality.

I just searched and they are avail. in 14 x 14, 16 x 16, 18 x 18, 20 x 20. A six pack of the 20 x 20 was $ 62.00 plus shipping. Just looked at one site.

You could tape them on, wire tie (zip-tie), as long as all the fan from the air goes into the filter.

There a many hepa units out there, all the good ones are expensive and the filters are very expensive. The Blueair charges the inlet air very slightly, and there is no ozone created. Ozone around the birds is an absolute no-no as it can burn their lungs and air sacs. I use an ozone generator on our 100 gal. salt water tank, and use activated carbon to make sure the O3 does not get into the house air.

OK, I'm exhausted, fingers are cramped from typing, and as usual, I just went on and on and on .........

Need more info, just ask. BTW, 501 is 499. at this site, with free 3 day shipping

http://www.sylvane.com/blueair-501.html ... lueair+501

GD

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Scooter Goofy Gabby Louie Baby,BJ & Squeak & Scruffy

Emily Dickinson - Hope is the thing with feathers, That perches in our soul, and sings the song--without the words, and never stops at all.

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If you must cripple a creature to keep it, perhaps you should reconsider its suitability as a pet.
We must never forget the one who inspired me... my precious Baby!

HB, that is the unit we run in our bedroom! It has made a huge diff. with my asthma.

GD

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Scooter Goofy Gabby Louie Baby,BJ & Squeak & Scruffy

Emily Dickinson - Hope is the thing with feathers, That perches in our soul, and sings the song--without the words, and never stops at all.

1. Friedrich
2. Kenmore (Sears) Whirlpool
3. Whirlpool
4. Honeywell
5. Vornado
6. Blueair


With the Friedrich and Whirlpool being the two favored of the group. Blueair was excellent in removing dust at high speeds, but noise levels at those speeds was poor.

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Cockatoos are not obedient. No to a Cockatoo means try again later.

"Some say they don't believe that angels can be seen or heard.
What a shame, such blindness. What a pity, such deafness. When the Song of songs abounds and Heaven's flyers are all around only thinly disguised as birds"

Unseen they suffer ~ Unheard they cry ~ In agony they linger ~ In loneliness they die

I knew I could count on you guys... thank you... I don't see any dust as am not really having much of a big, big issue with not having a too but know that having a grey with B&G could pose problems down the line so hopefully want to avert that issue... kids' asthma is aokay but have dealt with National Allergy stuff before so know the "human" aspect before, not just birdie stuff but after reading all Cathy is going through....OMG bringing back kids stuff with nebs and stuff can't imagine doing that with Izzy in a box (poor Doc, again and Cathy) didn't know if I was getting paranoid or whether this was the way to go with grey and B&G together up here - do have central air but don't really use it much, am a "windows open" person but really want to scout out this situation....saw one on the National Allergy site which filters have to be replaced every five years... anyone heard of it... http://www.natlallergy.com/allergy/prod ... fiers.html

Pros/Cons anyone?

Again, thanks for advice everyone....

Can you describe in more depth how you devise your box fan into a filter?

M2Mom, I noticed you have your window fan with the filter on the front of the fan. I have my filter on the back of the fan trapping the dust before it gets into the fan - is that really not the 'right' way ??

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With a Broken Wing and a Dream, You oughta see Him Fly!
Now I lay me down to sleep, to dream of a home that I may keep.
Bo-Innocent & Brave ((((Diamond))))

Sonoma Spike Sadie Opus Kaiser Timmy Reagan

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Cockatoos are not obedient. No to a Cockatoo means try again later.

"Some say they don't believe that angels can be seen or heard.
What a shame, such blindness. What a pity, such deafness. When the Song of songs abounds and Heaven's flyers are all around only thinly disguised as birds"

Unseen they suffer ~ Unheard they cry ~ In agony they linger ~ In loneliness they die

So then you are saying that you have the filter on the back of the fan, and the front of the fan is exposed? Then I see the front of your fan is positioned to blow toward the wall, is this correct?

This was the problem I was facing. We are having a hard time finding homes so far for all the rescues so right now they are all around the perimeter room with no area to blow air on without hitting a bird. (there's only nine total I sound like I live with a hundred!) I did the box fan thing before, but I blew it out the window. Of course, that only solves the problem for very few months in this area. I never thought about blowing it straight into the wall...I suppose I thought it wouldn't work as well. If that indeed is what you are doing and it works for ya, great! I will go today and buy the stuff! THANK YOU! This will definitely save a bundle on air filters!

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Cockatoos are not obedient. No to a Cockatoo means try again later.

"Some say they don't believe that angels can be seen or heard.
What a shame, such blindness. What a pity, such deafness. When the Song of songs abounds and Heaven's flyers are all around only thinly disguised as birds"

Unseen they suffer ~ Unheard they cry ~ In agony they linger ~ In loneliness they die

GOT IT! Thank you for explaining it for me so good. I'm one of those people who has people ask, "Do you want me to draw it for you??" haha That's me! You did explain it good, and I now can see why you have the fan tilted...hubby's on his way home and I already have him quite the "honey-do" list already!

For some reason, I doubt you will see HIM on here thanking you
But I definitely will! Thanks again! You just saved me bundles![/i]

I used the tape method and hate it. The L-Bracket - Now why couldn't I think of that

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With a Broken Wing and a Dream, You oughta see Him Fly!
Now I lay me down to sleep, to dream of a home that I may keep.
Bo-Innocent & Brave ((((Diamond))))

Sonoma Spike Sadie Opus Kaiser Timmy Reagan

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Thats what you have FOMM for. Big, strong, strapping mechanical guy!!!

GD

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Scooter Goofy Gabby Louie Baby,BJ & Squeak & Scruffy

Emily Dickinson - Hope is the thing with feathers, That perches in our soul, and sings the song--without the words, and never stops at all.

GD,

There's something about the way you talk that makes me feel all
warm and fuzzy inside.

FOMM

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With a Broken Wing and a Dream, You oughta see Him Fly!
Now I lay me down to sleep, to dream of a home that I may keep.
Bo-Innocent & Brave ((((Diamond))))

Sonoma Spike Sadie Opus Kaiser Timmy Reagan

Bird Profile

Uh, that's the Jose Cuevro How you doing? Just starting to get my act back together, darn sure not ready to take it on the road though!

GD

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Scooter Goofy Gabby Louie Baby,BJ & Squeak & Scruffy

Emily Dickinson - Hope is the thing with feathers, That perches in our soul, and sings the song--without the words, and never stops at all.

Good to see ya back GD.

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With a Broken Wing and a Dream, You oughta see Him Fly!
Now I lay me down to sleep, to dream of a home that I may keep.
Bo-Innocent & Brave ((((Diamond))))

Sonoma Spike Sadie Opus Kaiser Timmy Reagan

Bird Profile

I thought that's why we had COCKATOOS!

Hey .... I am not big, strong, strapping nor a guy! Remember guys ... if it wasn't for us dainty things building planes, ships and tanks during WW II you all would of been paddling across the seas and attacking from bicycles

You're welcome tatiebug! Saving money on simple things always help to save for more important things! If you need any further help just holler.

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Cockatoos are not obedient. No to a Cockatoo means try again later.

"Some say they don't believe that angels can be seen or heard.
What a shame, such blindness. What a pity, such deafness. When the Song of songs abounds and Heaven's flyers are all around only thinly disguised as birds"

Unseen they suffer ~ Unheard they cry ~ In agony they linger ~ In loneliness they die

You go girl

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With a Broken Wing and a Dream, You oughta see Him Fly!
Now I lay me down to sleep, to dream of a home that I may keep.
Bo-Innocent & Brave ((((Diamond))))

Sonoma Spike Sadie Opus Kaiser Timmy Reagan

Bird Profile

Just sign me ... Rosie the Riveter!!!!

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Cockatoos are not obedient. No to a Cockatoo means try again later.

"Some say they don't believe that angels can be seen or heard.
What a shame, such blindness. What a pity, such deafness. When the Song of songs abounds and Heaven's flyers are all around only thinly disguised as birds"

Unseen they suffer ~ Unheard they cry ~ In agony they linger ~ In loneliness they die

I know this is an older thread. But hey im new, i want to chime in.

I have a Honeywell True Hepa Round Air Purifier ( 374 sq. ft.) in my 9x12ft (110 sq. ft.) bird room.

Key Points:
- Removes 99.9% of all airborne particles and up to 100% of bacteria and germs
- 250 CADR for large room sizes (374 sq. ft.) (This is way excessive over twice the footage of my bird room, but im hoping to expand in the future)
- Easy-to-clean lifetime Hepa filter can be vacuumed and never needs replacing (Vacuum/air compressor, replacement filters are only $30)
- Intelli-check electronic filter cleaning reminder
- Activated carbon pre-filter helps reduce odours (I love this!)
- Patented 360° air intake and discharge
- Three speed levels (Loud, louder, and i cant hear the birds anymore
- AHAM certified

I got it on sale for $250ish CDN, and it has done wonders, granted i only have 3 cocktiels and a budgie inhabiting the room but i have noticed a extreme improvement on air quality and it really helps keep down any oders and cockatiel dust.

I do have two gripes about it 1) design flaw means you have to unscrew the base then remove the top/motor cover, to get to the filter. Luckily this does not need to be done to often. 2) Its kinda loud, however i think its louder because its designed for a much bigger room. Recent remodel of the bird room also does not have anything to dampen sound (carpet, wall hangings, etc.) I keep it on the lowest setting it does not bother me, or the birds its kinda like white noise.

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Mommy to Bitz & Bytes my Kitties, Punk, Blondie, Loverboy, Matty & Merry my tiels and two little budgies Frosty & Static.
See their profile Here.

I use the Honeywell True HEPA permanent filter. This way I don't have to replace the filter all the time, I just vacuum it off. You're supposed to have to clean it every 3 months, but with a cockatoo in the house, it lasts about a week. It has COMPLETELY elimintated my parents' allergies and I love not having to replace things all the time. I've heard from other people, though, that you have to replace the pre-filter every year or two years because you clean it so often. But the filters are only $20, so it's worth it.

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Carol

Kai, Lucy, Cliffie

You know you have ADHD when your birds are telling you to pay attention!

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If you must cripple a creature to keep it, perhaps you should reconsider its suitability as a pet.
We must never forget the one who inspired me... my precious Baby!

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