Let's Talk Clean Air | Camfil

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Discover how clean air can affect the quality process for you and the workplace from world leading experts. We find out how controlling air can bring benefits to production plants and facilities, the health of people who work there, and bringing greater efficiencies to your final product. We're also joined by experts from Camfil, a world leader in the development and production of air filters and clean air solutions, on what they are doing to keep air clean and safe.

  1. Sep 7

    Four Filter Types Explained

    Air filtration systems are often misunderstood until performance drops or maintenance costs spiral. Many facility managers view these components as commodity items, yet this oversight leads to equipment failure and poor indoor air quality.  We decode the four essential filter stages required to protect building assets and human health. Jon Holmes, also known as the Filter Guy at Camfil, joins us to clarify the science behind the hardware. With over twelve years of experience, he brings practical insights to help facility managers navigate complex filtration requirements and reduce operational costs. THINGS WE SPOKE ABOUT The role of pre-filters as the first defense.Preventing filter failure through structural integrity.Protecting human health with efficient final filters.Distinguishing between HEPA box and panel filters.Why molecular filtration is necessary for VOCs. GUEST DETAILS  Jon Holmes serves as a specialist at Camfil. He has spent over twelve years in the air filtration industry. His main skills include bridging engineering gaps and creating practical facility solutions. He is an expert in helping managers understand total cost of ownership. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonwholmes/ MORE INFORMATION Hungry for knowledge? Camfil's Lunch & Learn programme is a tailored air quality training at your office - No travel, no hassle. https://www.camfil.com/en-ie/support-and-services/trainings-and-education/lunch-and-learn There is also a wealth of industry information on air quality and how to improve it on our website at camfil.com Let’s Talk Clean Air is produced for Camfil by DustPod.io QUOTES It stops the really large particles from either fouling your coils or clogging up your more expensive final filter that really protects human health. - Jon Holmes Structural integrity is key. Otherwise, what can happen is that filter essentially gets sucked into the fan. - Jon Holmes How can you get air through something that's filtering literally everything in terms of particles? Yeah, a lot of surface area. - Jon Holmes KEYWORDS #AirFilterTypes#HVACFilterMaintenance#MolecularFiltrationGuide#IndoorAirQualityManagement

    Four Filter Types Explained

  2. Aug 3

    HVAC Risk Assess

    Budget constraints and limited space often force facility managers to compromise on air quality. This approach creates recurring costs and missed opportunities for optimising building performance. Facility teams must understand how to balance equipment constraints with the need for high quality air filtration. We explore effective strategies for managing rooftop HVAC systems, navigating filter track limitations, and maximising maintenance labour efficiency. We also examine compelling evidence linking improved air quality to better cognitive performance and decision making. We are joined by Jon Holmes, a filter specialist at Camfil with over twelve years of experience. Jon helps facility managers bridge the gap between complex engineering and practical, cost effective maintenance solutions. THINGS WE SPOKE ABOUT Why schools rely on rooftop HVAC systemsChallenges of one to four inch filter tracksMaximising filter life with high quality investmentHow air quality impacts cognitive performanceUsing maintenance windows for better air solutions GUEST DETAILS  Jon Holmes serves as a specialist at Camfil. He has spent over twelve years in the air filtration industry. His main skills include bridging engineering gaps and creating practical facility solutions. He is an expert in helping managers understand total cost of ownership. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonwholmes/ MORE INFORMATION There is also a wealth of industry information on air quality and how to improve it on our website at camfil.com Let’s Talk Clean Air is produced for Camfil by DustPod.ioCAO Mini-Series: Chess vs Air:https://podfollow.com/camfil/episode/7d49e1164cc62ac171dfe8976e1b7e904272ce76/view Enhancing Creativity With IAQ:https://podfollow.com/camfil/episode/411b7c654f4917ecc19c3ea6fc0512a7d09f20eb/view QUOTES You could spend a little less money on day one, but  just spending a little more on day one for a better filter that will perform better for longer. - Jon Holmes Just 10 micrograms, which is incredibly small, increased the odds of people making mistakes by 26%. - Jon Holmes As long as you have low average resistance to airflow, a really quality performance air filter, yeah, you can definitely get away with changing it once a year. - Jon Homes KEYWORDS  #Rooftop#HVAC#FilterMaintenance#HighPerformanceAirFilters#CleanAirCognitiveImpact

    HVAC Risk Assess

  3. Jul 24

    Avoid Filter Fails

    Many facilities overspend on HVAC maintenance while compromising air quality due to simple, avoidable installation and monitoring errors. Costly inefficiency often stems from relying on subjective visual inspections rather than objective performance data. This conversation provides a clear path to optimizing HVAC systems. We address common pitfalls, ranging from air bypass and incorrect orientation to the essential role of pressure drop monitoring. We are joined by Jon Holmes, a Camfil specialist and industry veteran with over twelve years of experience. As a trusted expert on total cost of ownership, he offers practical engineering solutions to bridge the gap between complex standards and facility reality. THINGS WE SPOKE ABOUT Comparing filter efficiency via industry standards.The dangers of air bypass in HVAC systems.Correct vertical orientation for filter integrity.Why pressure drop matters more than time.Replacing visual checks with manometer readings. GUEST DETAILS  Jon Holmes serves as a specialist at Camfil. He has spent over twelve years in the air filtration industry. His main skills include bridging engineering gaps and creating practical facility solutions. He is an expert in helping managers understand total cost of ownership. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonwholmes/ MORE INFORMATION There is also a wealth of industry information on air quality and how to improve it on our website at camfil.com Let’s Talk Clean Air is produced for Camfil by DustPod.io QUOTES The only true standards in the air filtration world for this kind of stuff is ASHRAE slash MIRV A standards - Jon Holmes You could have the best filter in the world, but if it's not sealed properly, that's a big issue. - Jon Holmes If the pleats are horizontal, not vertical, essentially what you're going to have is, again, it's not structurally sound. - Jon Holmes The rule of thumb is two times the initial pressure drop - Jon Holmes Pressure drop is objective, that's the key. - Jon Holmes KEYWORDS #FilterBypassPrevention#HVAC#AirFilterMaintenance#FilterBypassPrevention#AirPressureDropData

    Avoid Filter Fails

  4. Jun 1

    ¿Es Seguro el Aire Hospitalario?

    Muchos hospitales priorizan equipos médicos costosos mientras descuidan el aire invisible que puede propagar infecciones letales entre los pacientes más vulnerables. Este descuido operativo transforma centros de salud en focos de cultivo para patógenos resistentes que el simple lavado de manos no puede detener. La conversación se centra en la bioseguridad mediante el uso de filtración mecánica avanzada y el monitoreo constante de la presión del sistema. Se analizan estrategias para reducir infecciones y optimizar costos operativos a largo plazo en infraestructuras hospitalarias críticas. Ari Guerrero es un experto en sistemas de filtración y bioseguridad aérea radicado en la Ciudad de México.  Posee amplia experiencia asesorando a instituciones de salud sobre la implementación de normativas internacionales de calidad de aire interior. COSAS DE LAS QUE HABLAMOS - Prioridades reales en ingeniería hospitalaria- Aire como vector de infecciones- Diferencia entre confort y bioprotección- Riesgos de bioaerosoles en hospitales- Ventajas mecánicas del valor MERV-A DETALLES DEL INVITADO Ari Guerrero actualmente se desempeña como especialista en soluciones de filtración de aire y bioseguridad. Su labor principal consiste en educar a departamentos de ingeniería y compras sobre la reducción de infecciones asociadas a la atención de la salud. Sus habilidades clave incluyen la auditoría técnica de manejadoras de aire, optimización de eficiencia energética y gestión de riesgos biológicos en áreas críticas como quirófanos. CITAS - El aire es un vector crítico que no se ve ni hace ruido, pero que sí define si un hospital es realmente seguro o no. - Ari Guerrero (01:14) - Tenemos una barrera muy importante de bioseguridad que es mantener una eficiencia MERV 14A. - Ari Guerrero (05:27) - Debemos exigir el valor MERV-A para garantizar que la protección no se desplome a la mitad del mes. - Ari Guerrero (06:16) - Lo que ahorramos en equipos viejos lo terminamos pagando en cuentas de luz, días de hospitalización y recambios de filtros. - Ari Guerrero (07:11) - Es vital que estas unidades tengan manómetros. - Ari Guerrero (07:16) - Operar sin un manómetro es como conducir sin un indicador de gasolina. - Ari Guerrero (07:33) - Esta semana, salgan de la oficina, suban al área técnica y verifiquen si sus manejadoras críticas tienen manómetros calibrados. - Ari Guerrero (08:02) - Un sello defectuoso por medio centímetro puede arruinar la esterilidad de una sala. - Ari Guerrero (08:24) - El aire no es un vacío pasivo, es un vehículo de bioseguridad que si no lo controlamos, puede comprometer directamente la salud. - Ari Guerrero (08:34) - Seleccionar filtros de baja calidad aumenta el presupuesto total a la larga. - Ari Guerrero (09:23) PALABRAS CLAVE Y #AireHospitalario #BioseguridadAérea #GestiónFacilidades #FiltraciónMecánica #IngenieríaClínica

    ¿Es Seguro el Aire Hospitalario?

  5. May 4

    How Filter Tests Work

    Major facilities worldwide spend millions each year on air filters, yet if those filters are not performing optimally, that investment can lead to wasted money and compromised air quality. This problem is universal, affecting smaller, everyday facilities just as much as large operations like data centres or hospitals. This episode strips away the confusing technical jargon to reveal how simple, on-site testing can bridge the gap between lab-ideal measurements and real-world results. Discover how to compare brands, understand the true ‘Total Cost of Ownership,’ and use little testing to unlock massive savings in electricity and maintenance. You will learn why resistance to airflow is key and how modern mobile testing labs provide precision results across different manufacturers. Joining host Dusty Rhodes is Jon Holmes, a specialist from Camfil. Jon has spent over twelve years in the air filtration industry, dedicated to helping facility managers bridge complex engineering concepts into practical, money-saving solutions. THINGS WE SPOKE ABOUT Benefit of testing: trust but verify.How to measure a filter trial.Pressure drop means resistance to airflow.MERV ratings: lab conditions downside.How filter testing creates huge savings. GUEST DETAILS  Jon Holmes serves as a specialist at Camfil. He has spent over twelve years in the air filtration industry. His main skills include bridging engineering gaps and creating practical facility solutions. He is an expert in helping managers understand total cost of ownership. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonwholmes/ MORE INFORMATION Hungry for knowledge? Camfil's Lunch & Learn programme is a tailored air quality training at your office - No travel, no hassle. https://www.camfil.com/en-ie/support-and-services/trainings-and-education/lunch-and-learn There is also a wealth of industry information on air quality and how to improve it on our website at camfil.com Let’s Talk Clean Air is produced for Camfil by DustPod.io QUOTES Trust but verify. There's a lot of claims out there today about how well a filter is going to save you energy or improve your air quality.  -  Jon Holmes How restrictive is that filter? Because that'll tell you. Like, how long is that filter going to actually last in your unit..  -  Jon Holmes Oftentimes the most common test is we'll do a filter trial. - Jon Holmes  KEYWORDS #FilterTrial #RealWorldTesting #HVACSystems #FacilitySolution #AirFilter

    How Filter Tests Work

  6. Apr 6

    Guide to Industrial Dust Collection

    Operating a manufacturing facility without a properly calibrated dust collector is a gamble that risks product quality and worker safety. Many facilities rely on outdated systems that look functional on paper but fail to perform under the heavy demands of modern 24 hour production cycles.   This episode explores the critical difference between off the shelf vacuums and engineered dust collection systems. We discuss how environmental factors like humidity and static electricity impact safety and how modular retrofitting can save significant capital expenditure while ensuring compliance with evolving global regulations.   Our guest is Randi Huckaby, Technical Director at Camfil APC. She brings extensive experience in helping global manufacturers navigate complex safety standards and sustainable manufacturing practices to protect both people and profits.   THINGS WE SPOKE ABOUT   - Triggers for investing in collectors - Risks of buying off the shelf - Conditioned air and energy savings - Importance of dust hazard analysis - Modular retrofitting for facility growth   MORE INFORMATION   Links we referred to during the podcast; Upcoming Events in Charlotte, April 22 & 23: https://www.mdmsouth.com/ https://www.thebatteryshowsouth.com/  YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/CamfilAPC/videos Hungry for knowledge? Camfil's Lunch & Learn programme is a tailored air quality training at your office - No travel, no hassle. https://www.camfil.com/en-ie/support-and-services/trainings-and-education/lunch-and-learn   GUEST DETAILS   Randi Huckaby is a technical expert at Camfil specializing in air pollution control and industrial safety. She possesses deep expertise in navigating OSHA and NFPA regulations regarding combustible dust and hazardous environments. Her main skills include conducting comprehensive dust analysis and designing sustainable filtration solutions for many different process and manufacturing operations. https://www.linkedin.com/in/randilyne-huckaby-5a976ba/   QUOTES   I think the worst mistake is somebody just going online, typing in the word desk collection and buying something off the shelf. If you're buying something off the shelf, it hasn't been tailored to your process, your operating hours or the people that you have in the building. – Randi Huckaby   There's a new dust created every day. New types of plastics, of toners, materials used for 3D printing, orthotics, orthopaedics, things like that that we've never seen before. So we like to get as much sampling as we can, and we offer this as a service to our customers or potential customers, so that we can stay up with the industry and the trends that are coming out. – Randi Huckaby   KEYWORDS #DustCollection #FacilityManagement #IndustrialSafety #AirQuality #CombustibleDust   Let’s Talk Clean Air is produced for Camfil by DustPod.io

  7. Mar 2

    Optimal Filter Change Sweet Spot

    Relying on a fixed calendar schedule for HVAC filter changes could be actively draining your facility’s budget and increasing energy costs. This time-based approach often leads to filters being changed too early or too late, both of which are expensive mistakes. This episode reveals the crucial data point you should use—the optimal 'sweet spot' for replacement based on pressure drop—and explains why visually checking for dirt is dangerously subjective. We also demystify the MERV rating, focusing on the critical detail that truly protects occupants and equipment, not just the sticker price. Joining us is Jon Holmes, a specialist from Camfil. With over a decade of experience, Jon has spent years helping facility managers bridge the gap between complex engineering principles and practical, breathable air solutions. THINGS WE SPOKE ABOUT Goals of filter maintenance and replacementOptimal filter change is double pressure dropVisual dirt checks are subjective and unreliableMedia, area, shape affects filter lifespanWhy the MERV-A rating is crucial GUEST DETAILS  Jon Holmes serves as a specialist at Camfil. He has spent over twelve years in the air filtration industry. His main skills include bridging engineering gaps and creating practical facility solutions. He is an expert in helping managers understand total cost of ownership. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonwholmes/ MORE INFORMATION Hungry for knowledge? Camfil's Lunch & Learn programme is a tailored air quality training at your office - No travel, no hassle. https://www.camfil.com/en-ie/support-and-services/trainings-and-education/lunch-and-learn There is also a wealth of industry information on air quality and how to improve it on our website at camfil.com Let’s Talk Clean Air is produced for Camfil by DustPod.io QUOTES Changing a filter at twice its initial number based on which is pressure drop or resistance to airflow... That's the optimal sweet spot. – Jon Holmes If you have a variable frequency drive, you can save a tonne of money by actually replacing that filter, because it's cheaper to buy a new filter than to pay the energy bill to continue pulling air through it. – Jon Holmes So the gold standard to know when a filter is due to be replaced is a resistance to airflow or pressure drop. – Jon Holmes KEYWORDS  #AirFiltration #HVACMaintenance #EnergySavings #PressureDrop #MERVRating

    Optimal Filter Change Sweet Spot

  8. Feb 2

    What Building Occupants Expect in 2026

    Building occupants in 2026 no longer accept invisible air quality as a guaranteed standard. They demand proof and documentation that the environments where they work and live are safe. The days of emergency pandemic fixes have passed. We are now entering an era where long term air quality strategy is essential for every facility. This episode explores the shift from reactive maintenance to proactive indoor air quality management. We discuss the differences between true HEPA and high filtration standards. We also examine how molecular filters tackle smells and city smog. You will learn how to balance energy efficiency with air purity. Our discussion covers the importance of interpreting sensor data as a continuous movie rather than a snapshot. Our guest is Jon Holmes. He is a specialist at Camfil with over twelve years of experience. He helps facilities bridge the gap between complex engineering and practical solutions. Jon shares his expertise on improving breathable air while managing the bottom line. THINGS WE SPOKE ABOUT Changing occupant air quality expectations True HEPA versus high filtration Molecular filters for VOC smells Balancing energy efficiency with airflow Sustainable air filter reduction strategies GUEST DETAILS  Jon Holmes serves as a specialist at Camfil. He has spent over twelve years in the air filtration industry. His main skills include bridging engineering gaps and creating practical facility solutions. He is an expert in helping managers understand total cost of ownership. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonwholmes/ MORE INFORMATION Hungry for knowledge? Camfil's Lunch & Learn programme is a tailored air quality training at your office - No travel, no hassle. https://www.camfil.com/en-ie/support-and-services/trainings-and-education/lunch-and-learn There is also a wealth of industry information on air quality and how to improve it on our website at camfil.com Let’s Talk Clean Air is produced for Camfil by DustPod.io QUOTES The building occupant today is not the same building occupant of pre pandemic. Jon HolmesThe first thing you want to consider, first and foremost is a reduction of what you're using. - Jon HolmesAs long as you have a filter that can perform better for longer, not just last longer. Now you're getting the benefit of higher quality, higher flow, but you're also using less. - Jon HolmesAir filters, we really got to get away from the sticker price conversation. It's all about what is the impact on the building and the bottom line for the year. - Jon Holmes KEYWORDS #IndoorAirQuality #FacilityManagement #BuildingMaintenance #SustainableHVAC #AirFiltration

    What Building Occupants Expect in 2026
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Discover how clean air can affect the quality process for you and the workplace from world leading experts. We find out how controlling air can bring benefits to production plants and facilities, the health of people who work there, and bringing greater efficiencies to your final product. We're also joined by experts from Camfil, a world leader in the development and production of air filters and clean air solutions, on what they are doing to keep air clean and safe.

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