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PM2.5 Monitor Accuracy - Comparing 6 Temtop & Qingping Units
on Aug 20 2025
Not all PM2.5 monitors are equally accurate, and the difference between a good sensor and a cheap one matters when you're making decisions about air quality. We tested six Temtop and Qingping units side by side to see how they compared. Here's what the data showed.
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How Cooking Affects Indoor Air Quality (Real World PM2.5 Test)
on Jun 14 2025
In a real-world test in a Christchurch apartment, cooking on a front burner pushed PM2.5 levels throughout the entire home into the hazardous range, even with the rangehood running at full power. This article shares the data, explains why it happens, and what actually helps bring levels back down quickly.
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What I Learnt From Monitoring My Air Quality
on Jan 04 2025
Most people assume their indoor air is fine, until they start measuring it. After two years of monitoring CO2, PM2.5, and VOCs across different rooms in a Christchurch home, the results were surprising, particularly overnight in closed bedrooms. This article shares what the data actually showed and what it changed.
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Unmasking the Winter Air Quality Issue in New Zealand
on Jul 17 2023
New Zealand winters bring a hidden air quality problem, particularly in colder regions where wood burners and fireplaces push PM2.5 levels to unhealthy levels indoors and out. First-hand monitoring in Christchurch confirmed the pattern. This article explains what happens and what you can do about it.
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Improving Indoor Air Quality in New Zealand
on Jun 24 2023
New Zealand's reputation for clean outdoor air doesn't always extend indoors. Damp homes, wood burners, cooking, and everyday household products all affect what we breathe inside. This article covers the main sources of indoor air quality issues and practical steps to address them.
