Se abre en una pestaña nueva
Soluciones innovadoras para la calidad del aire

Noticias

purificadores de aire lg (8)

¿Dónde se fabrican los purificadores de aire LG?

Esta entrada del blog explora los orígenes de fabricación de los purificadores de aire LG, destacando que mientras que la mayoría de los modelos premium se producen en Corea del Sur, las opciones rentables son ...
Noticias
purificador de aire samsung (3)

¿Dónde se fabrican los purificadores de aire Samsung?

Los purificadores de aire Samsung se fabrican principalmente en China, concretamente en la ciudad de Foshan, provincia de Guangdong. Esta elección está motivada por la rentabilidad y el acceso a una...
Noticias
Comparación de los purificadores de aire de ionización bipolar y HEPA

Ionización Bipolar vs. Purificador de Aire HEPA: ¿Cuál es más eficaz?

Elegir entre purificadores de aire de ionización bipolar y HEPA puede ser todo un reto. Los filtros HEPA capturan el 99,97% de las partículas suspendidas en el aire, lo que los convierte en una opción fiable para mejorar...
Noticias
Una moderna habitación interior con tres purificadores de aire.

Ionizador vs. UV vs. HEPA Purificadores de aire: ¿Cuál es el mejor para usted?

Elegir el purificador de aire adecuado puede resultar confuso. Los filtros HEPA son muy eficaces, ya que capturan el 99,97% de las partículas suspendidas en el aire, incluidos alérgenos, polvo y bacterias. Por el contrario, ...
Noticias
purificador de aire shark

¿Dónde se fabrican los purificadores de aire Shark?

Los purificadores de aire Shark se fabrican principalmente en China y Vietnam, utilizando técnicas de fabricación avanzadas y mano de obra cualificada para garantizar una alta calidad a precios competitivos. Esto ...
Noticias
purificador de aire coway (3)

¿Dónde se fabrican los purificadores de aire Coway?

Coway, marca coreana conocida por sus purificadores de aire, fabrica sus productos principalmente en Guangzhou (China). Esta decisión estratégica permite a Coway beneficiarse del potencial de China...
Noticias
winix purificador de aire (2)

¿Dónde se fabrican los purificadores de aire Winix?

Los purificadores de aire Winix se fabrican principalmente en Corea del Sur, donde una mano de obra cualificada y una tecnología avanzada contribuyen a su alta calidad. La empresa se beneficia de ...
Noticias
levoit purificador de aire tamaño de la habitación página de inicio

¿Dónde se fabrican los purificadores de aire Levoit?

Los purificadores de aire Levoit se fabrican principalmente en China, sobre todo en las provincias de Fujian, Guangdong y Zhejiang. Esta elección estratégica de fabricación respalda su fuerte mercado...
Noticias
home cover purificador de aire blueair

¿Dónde se fabrican los purificadores de aire BlueAir?

Los purificadores de aire BlueAir se fabrican principalmente en Foshan, China, aprovechando una sólida cadena de suministro que incluye proveedores de Shenzhen y Dongguan. Tras la adquisición por Unilever, BlueAir ...
Noticias
blueair alergias

¿Por qué son tan caros los purificadores de aire BlueAir?

Los purificadores de aire BlueAir son conocidos por su elevado precio, atribuido a su innovadora tecnología HEPASilent que combina la filtración mecánica con la carga electrostática para ...
Noticias
Un salón moderno que exhibe un elegante purificador de aire entre muebles y plantas contemporáneos.

¿Por qué los purificadores de aire con certificación CARB son esenciales para cumplir las normas de calidad del aire interior?

Los purificadores de aire con certificación CARB son esenciales para mantener una calidad del aire interior segura. Se adhieren a las estrictas normas de emisión establecidas por la Junta de Recursos del Aire de California, significativamente...
Noticias
techo

¿Cuáles son los mejores purificadores de aire para un salón de manicura?

Los salones de manicura se enfrentan a retos únicos en cuanto a la calidad del aire debido al polvo y los vapores químicos de los productos para las uñas. Los purificadores de aire residenciales estándar a menudo se quedan cortos a la hora de abordar...
Air purifier, News
Contaminant Engineering•3 min read

PFAS Water Filtration Technologies Explained: Carbon, Resin & RO

Key Takeaway:

PFAS reduction depends on the specific compounds present, treatment media, contact time, water chemistry, and system design. Activated carbon, ion exchange, and Reverse Osmosis address PFAS through different mechanisms.

PFAS are a large family of persistent fluorinated compounds that can occur in drinking-water supplies. Their treatment behavior varies significantly by molecular structure, chain length, functional group, concentration, and the chemistry of the source water.

Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) removes PFAS primarily through adsorption. It is generally more effective for many longer-chain PFAS, while shorter-chain compounds tend to break through more quickly. Carbon performance depends on media properties, Empty Bed Contact Time (EBCT), competing organic matter, loading, and replacement frequency.

Ion-exchange resins use charged functional sites to capture many PFAS compounds. Properly selected anion-exchange media can provide high capacity and may perform better than conventional activated carbon for some shorter-chain PFAS, although performance still depends on water chemistry and competing ions.

Reverse Osmosis (RO) uses membrane separation rather than adsorption. Properly designed RO systems can provide broad reduction across many PFAS compounds as well as dissolved salts and other contaminants. Unlike carbon or resin, however, RO also produces a concentrate stream that must be managed.

No single technology should be selected from a PFAS label alone. System design should consider which PFAS compounds are present, their concentrations, required reduction targets, flow rate, media life, and the applicable third-party certification or validation requirements.

HisoAir Water Technical Series
Product Discovery•3 min read

How to Choose an Under-Sink Water Purifier for Modern Kitchens

Key Takeaway:

Match the treatment technology to your water quality first, then evaluate cabinet space, faucet configuration, flow rate, drain and power requirements, and filter replacement needs.

Choosing an under-sink water purifier starts with water chemistry. Carbon filtration is well suited to chlorine, taste, odor, and many organic contaminants, while Reverse Osmosis is more appropriate when dissolved salts, fluoride, nitrates, or broader dissolved contaminants need to be reduced.

For compact kitchens, tankless RO systems eliminate the conventional storage tank and can significantly reduce the space required under the sink. However, membrane capacity stated in GPD does not directly equal faucet flow. When comparing systems, check the actual dispensing flow rate, inlet-pressure requirement, recovery ratio, and whether a booster pump is required.

Installation architecture also matters. Many RO systems require a drain connection, electrical power, and either a dedicated drinking-water faucet or a compatible multi-function faucet. High-flow carbon systems can often connect directly to the existing cold-water line with a simpler installation, but pressure drop and available faucet flow should still be verified.

RO also removes much of the naturally occurring dissolved mineral content. Where taste or mineral balance is a priority, a post-RO remineralization stage can be added. Filter life should be evaluated by both rated capacity and local water quality rather than replacement time alone.

The right system is therefore not simply the smallest or highest-GPD model. It is the configuration that matches the target contaminants, available cabinet space, desired faucet setup, peak dispensing demand, and maintenance expectations.

HisoAir Water Technical Series
Water Quality•2 min read

What Does TDS Mean in Drinking Water? Measurement vs Contaminant Reality

Key Takeaway:

A TDS meter estimates the overall concentration of dissolved ionic substances from electrical conductivity. It cannot identify specific contaminants or determine whether water is chemically safe.

Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) refers to the combined concentration of dissolved substances in water. Most handheld TDS meters do not measure TDS directly. Instead, they measure electrical conductivity (EC) and convert that reading into an estimated parts-per-million (ppm) value.

This means a TDS reading can indicate how much dissolved ionic material is present, but not what that material actually is. Calcium, magnesium, sodium, nitrates, and other dissolved ions can all contribute to conductivity, yet a simple TDS meter cannot distinguish between them.

TDS meters are also not suitable for detecting trace contaminants such as PFAS, many VOCs, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, or disinfection byproducts. These substances may be present at concentrations far below the level needed to noticeably change electrical conductivity.

A low TDS reading therefore does not guarantee safe drinking water, and a higher TDS reading does not automatically indicate contamination. Water-treatment decisions should be based on laboratory testing for specific contaminants of concern rather than TDS alone.

HisoAir Water Technical Series
Technology Selection•2 min read

RO vs UF Water Filtration: Understanding Pore Sizes & Dissolved Minerals

Key Takeaway:

Ultrafiltration can reduce bacteria, turbidity, and suspended particles while retaining most naturally occurring dissolved minerals. Reverse Osmosis provides much broader reduction of dissolved salts and smaller contaminants.

Ultrafiltration (UF) typically uses hollow-fiber membranes with pore sizes in the approximate 0.01–0.1 micron range. These membranes physically retain turbidity, suspended solids, colloids, and many microorganisms while allowing dissolved minerals and salts to remain in the water.

Reverse Osmosis (RO) operates at a much finer separation level. Unlike UF, RO can substantially reduce dissolved ions such as sodium, calcium, fluoride, nitrates, and other contributors to total dissolved solids (TDS). This makes RO more suitable when dissolved-salt reduction is a primary treatment objective.

UF generally requires less system pressure and produces little or no continuous concentrate stream in many point-of-use configurations. RO typically requires greater pressure and produces a reject-water stream, but delivers broader contaminant reduction.

For water with acceptable TDS and mineral content, UF can be a simpler mineral-retaining treatment option. Where dissolved salts, fluoride, nitrates, or broader dissolved contaminants are a concern, RO is generally the more appropriate technology.

HisoAir Water Technical Series
Technology Selection•4 min read

Carbon Block vs Reverse Osmosis: Which Fits Your Need?

Key Takeaway:

Choose RO for dissolved inorganic salts and heavy metals; choose Carbon Block for chemical taste/odor, no wastewater, and high line-pressure flow.

Reverse Osmosis (RO) and Carbon Block filtration represent two fundamentally different treatment methods: membrane separation and adsorption. Understanding these differences helps determine which technology is better suited to a specific water-quality requirement.

Reverse Osmosis uses a semi-permeable membrane with pore sizes of approximately 0.0001 microns. It can significantly reduce dissolved inorganic contaminants such as TDS, fluoride, nitrates, and certain heavy metals. Because water must be forced through the membrane, RO systems require sufficient pressure or a booster pump and generate a concentrated wastewater stream.

Carbon Block filtration relies primarily on adsorption through compressed activated carbon, commonly with nominal pore sizes around 0.5–5 microns. It is highly effective for chlorine, chloramines, VOCs, taste, and odor, while allowing substantially higher direct-flow rates without producing wastewater.

From an operating perspective, Carbon Block systems are generally simpler, require less energy, and avoid the water loss associated with RO. RO involves higher system complexity and operating cost, but provides substantially broader reduction of dissolved contaminants that Carbon Block alone cannot address.

HisoAir Water Technical Series

SOLICITAR PRESUPUESTO