Falmec are renowned for their high quality cooking appliances, developed and made entirely in Vittorio Veneto, near Venice, most notably their cooker hoods which are carefully created with the consumers tastes and needs in mind through thorough testing & research to cater for all demands of kitchen life.
Starting as a small company in 1981, Falmec through their high quality production, style and evolving technology have grown to be a worldwide known kitchen appliance specialist reaching the highest levels of Italian excellence in design and this has led to them widening the net of products & development of new technology such as their smart range of Induction hobs and air treatment sectors.
Now, with the air treatment sector, Falmec have devised the ingenious Bellaria unit, an environment lamp with an adjustable LED light. This may not sound anything special from the off start; however this is a game changer for air quality within your home and helps to enhance well-being within your living environment.
Generally speaking, the average person can spend up to 90% of their time indoors with a lack of air flow or purifying within their home. Being a transparent mix of gases, you are unable to gauge or physically see the air around you; however, there are hidden dangerous elements & pathogens potentially all around us and can come from inconspicuous things around the home you wouldn’t usually expect such as paints, cleaning products, air con systems, furniture & appliances to name a few.
Whether from Chemical derivation (carbon, nitrogen, CO2, ozone etc.). Organic (Microorganisms, bacteria, viruses, mould, mites & allergens) or Physical Origin (radiation, electromagnetic waves & noise), there are plenty of sources which contribute to pollution within your home.
Indoor pollution can cause some very real discomfort even for those less sensitive to irritants in the long run. Headaches, eye aggravation & nausea are just some of the symptoms associated with pollution based sensitivities. Sick Building Syndrome (SBS), Building Related Illness (BRI)& Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) , these are recognised conditions related to acute health or comfort related effects linked to time spent in an a polluted environment.
Enter Falmec’s Bellaria, a solution to the Indoor pollution predicament. This innovative air treatment system helps to monitor & enhance the air quality around you, but how does this system work?
The active ionization system takes credit here; it assists by recreating the normal ionic balance which is typical of a pollution free environment. The smart bipolar ionization technology present within the Bellaria neutralizes any nasties present in the air such as bacteria, viruses, odours and even cigarette smoke helping to sanitise and purify for peak environment conditions in the home & helping health of the lungs, bronchi, nose, throat as well as the immune activities, physical tone, attention and sleep… How did we ever cope without one!
On the Bellaria you will notice a Leaf icon display which changes colour from yellow to green depending on the environment around you, this lets you know and gauge what the current air quality and changes by the active sensor which analyses the condition of the air resulting in the colour change of the leaf display. Green means the air is pure, yellow indicates the air needs further purifying. You also have the option of automatic function, as it says ‘on the tin’ this is automated & activates itself when necessary to purify and sanitize.
Certified tests on the Bellaria carried out showed an 85% reduction in the bacterial load present and a 71% reduction in the fungal charge normally present within the environment. This thorough test was carried out in an environment of 30 m3, within 8 hours of operation of the appliance which helps to fill the consumer with confidence on the quality and practicality.
Test Report.
- CMT (total mycotic load) and CBT (total bacterial load) units:
- CFU / m3: Settler Forming Units per cubic meter of air.
- Microclimatic indices temp. 19.5 degrees / humidity 49%
Finally, as well as a purifier which is the primary function, the Bellaria doubles up as a dimmable LED light with modifiable intensity, boasting an option of four different colours (yellow, red, white & grey) which allows it to integrate with any style or taste.
If you are looking to add any Falmec product whether a cooker hood, induction hob or air treatment unit to your existing or new kitchen, at Paul Alexander Kitchens we will be happy to provide any information or prices that are needed. Our Berkshire Kitchen showroom is based in Windsor, just a stone’s throw from Windsor Castle, our sales team are contactable on 01753 840004 or alternatively you can email hello@paul-alexander.co.uk
