28 Sep Everything you need to know about TPA’s water filter with UVC germicidal lamp
There are many types of filtration systems on the market: a classic example is the filter bag or cartridge. This system is not really efficient because it will gradually plug as the bag is filled with dust, causing overheating and inefficiency of the vacuum cleaner, not to mention the need to find out the suitable replacement bag for your particular vacuum cleaner.
However, some latest systems use water to filter dirt and debris.
In this article you’ll find out everything you need to know about water filtration systems along with the advantages and features of the TPA water filter.
Why not create a product with a universal filter that may be found everywhere?
The evolution of filtration systems has led to use water as a filtering element.
The strong point of the water filtering system is basically that of avoiding any contact with dust for the user.
For example, when the water recovery tank is emptied, in water filter systems the collected dust is no longer volatile, unlike what is offered by vacuum bags and / or cyclone systems.
The dust contained in the water, in fact, is to be considered “trapped” inside the recovery tank together with other heavier particles that deposit on the bottom.
Therefore, this system is able to purify the air in closed environments (indoor pollution) at 99.9%, preventing all disorders caused by polluting factors in the air such as pollen, dust mites or pet hair.
When you empty the water recovery tank, you also permanently get rid of the dirt sucked in without breathing it again together along with dust, germs, bacteria, hair, pet hair, etc. that are trapped inside.
But are water filters all the same?
You can find many types of household devices that use this water system but not all of them have the same filtering efficiency.
For example, the most common (and economical) type is the one that uses a tube immersed in water. The operation is quite simple, it is like blowing into a straw immersed in water to make bubbles.
If we look deeper, we will discover that the bubbles are actually containers of dust and dirt. Once they reach the surface they burst, releasing the vacuumed dirt into the air.
The result? Poor filtration quality.
How can we trap dust with a better filtration system?
Over the years, technological innovation has significantly improved and this has made it possible to create filters that use water, but in a state of nebulization in which water is fractionated into tiny droplets of a few microns in size. The main element of this new concept is a special turbine, called molecular separator, which, rotating at several thousand revolutions per minute, is able to nebulize the water.
Moreover, it goes without saying that this nebulization, being very fine, manages to break down and weigh down even the finest dust that will fall into the appropriate recovery tank.
The appliances using this system release fresh air free of dust particles and impurities into the environment.
What others don’t say: filtration isn’t constant for every application
As mentioned above, there are several water filters with molecular separator. Although many products use this innovative technology, most are unable to guarantee consistent filtration quality for every application because they do not have an effective nebulization control.
In fact, sometimes a temporary absence of nebulization can occur (for example, in the cleaning of upholstery or in the cleaning of grouts, floors, hoods, etc.).
This means that the dust removed in depth from the upholstery is not adequately blocked by this system at the moment of greatest demand.
This problem is fully solved in the TPA’s patented filtration system equipped with UVC germicidal lamp, a helpful tool to inactivate viruses like Covid-19.
An optimal result is guaranteed in all conditions of use by constantly monitoring the nebulization.
In the following graph you can see a comparison of the filtration quality between the patented system by TPA and the other conventional filters currently on the market. The green bar indicates the filtration performance which in the case of the TPA’s water filter is at the highest levels.
The advantages of TPA’s patented water filter with germicidal UVC lamp
It’s obvious t that the use of water as a filtering element is extremely effective in blocking dust and microbes in the water.
A water filter can be combined with the sanitizing effect of a steam generator, a combined system that you can find in TPA products and can guarantee a higher lever of sanitization.
The advantages are several and do not stop only at an optimal cleaning and sanitizing result.
The water filter is the best ally of the environment. You will be able to carry out a healthy, hygienic and impeccable cleaning thanks to the sanitizing power of steam without using harmful chemicals and detergents.
A vacuum cleaner with water filter is more powerful and versatile than traditional cleaning systems because it can be used to vacuum not only solids but also liquids without any difficulty.
This feature makes the filter particularly suitable especially for people allergic to pollen or dust mites.
In addition, the TPA patented water filter is equipped with a UV-C germicidal lamp that removes 99.9% of germs and bacteria (LogStufe 2.89 ± 0.15) and can inactivate viruses such as Covid-19.
To sum up, the advantages of the TPA water filter are the following:
- Air sanitization
- Constant filtration power
- Convenience of not replacing bags and filters that cause bad smells and extra costs
- No direct contact with dust
- Better indoor air quality, essential for the health and wellbeing of people
- Removes 99.9% of germs and bacteria
- Covid-19 virus inactivation