Those are ok prices, remember that is 1-pack only.
The 3M Filterete MPR2200 Elite Allergen filter is MERV-13 rating, I got a 2-pack from Amazon last year at US$42 + 11.95 shipping (via DHL, they used that coz oversized mah). 20 x 30 x 1 inch size, 2 pieces.
I got it last year to standby for another emergency filter just in case the haze worsens or continued. Luckily the very bad days lasted 3.5 days only (Wed, Thur, Fri and half day for Sat). It arrived 5 days after PSI 401.
I reckoned that I can use it in my KC-840 Sharp as a replacement filter (cut it out) as well, the costs are lower than a HEPA-13 replacement. Coz 20 x 30 2-pack I can cut out 8 pieces. Each piece can use for about 6-7 weeks.
At the end of 8-weeks I could feel my allergic rhinitis coming back so yeah 6-7 weeks effectiveness approx.
Now usd50 liao.
Filtrete Premium Healthy Living Filter, 16-Inch by 25-Inch by 1-Inch, 2-Pack - Amazon.com
Ok guys, latest update.
Good news, everything looks good now. Not sure why, wind is still from ENE and NE.
Bad news, currently the fire situation in Riau is worse than June 2013.
1. How Many Fires Are Burning Compared with June 2013?
From February 20 through March 11, Global Forest Watch detected 3,101 "high confidence" fire alerts on the island of Sumatra using NASA's Active Fire Data. That exceeds the 2,643 high-confidence fire alerts detected from June 13 – June 30, at the peak of the previous fires and haze crisis.
These charts show the distribution of fire alerts in the region.
The fact that the fires are now even more prevalent than in June 2013 is of great concern, especially given the steps that Indonesian and other governments have taken to try and contain the problem since then. Plus, these fires are burning at an unusual time—almost no fires were seen in Indonesia during the same period in 2013. This latest crisis is clearly linked to the extreme drought now affecting the region, which makes burning easier and increases the likelihood that fires will burn out of control.
Detailed reports
Fires in Indonesia Spike to Highest Levels Since June 2013 Haze Emergency | World Resources Institute
Fires in Indonesia at highest levels since 2013 haze emergency | Environment | theguardian.com
but I did through PM and replied within a day with reserved 1. nearer too
so far the haze dropped to 75 plus for east side... didnt on the air purifier...
having flu since last night...think the nasty haze causing it. Finally got one night without that much haze and thought able to sleep nicely but Flu...difficult to breath... WTH
High chance the the Johor hotspots (near Kota Tinggi) have been put out, I was checking out the 70km weather radar. At least 3 hrs of moderate to heavy rain.
So until late March/early April, shd be ok for now.
The Riau peat fires raging a few tens of metres below ground are a different animal. They'd need at least a few good days of today's rainfally we experienced in SG to be put out. I called my father in law, he said about 1hr of rain there nia. (50km from Dumai, Riau).
And no, it wasn't a torrential downpour.
You paid about usd100 for standard shipping right?
These oversized stuff, they will usually upgrade and use DHL. If no delays, is usually get it at your doorstep 4 days after you press the CHECKOUT button.
Many times I paid standard shipping, they will use DHL for oversized. I believe like 10 times liao. One good eg is that 3M Filterete MPR2200 Elite Allergen filter. 11.95 shipping and they whack DHL, even though it's v light.
Too bad about the 110V and 240V difference. Else I think a lot more will hoot electrical stuff, BEST Denki/Courts/HN also will get noticeably affected in sales of many stuff.
PS. Be v careful with the voltage selection and plugging of the appliance. Double check everything. Amazon has A-Z guarantee for 30 days. Anything wrong, they cover 100%. High chance is 100% refund, or they pay you to ship back at their cost, or you get to retain the faulty item and they rush out a replacement order for you.
