The Nukit Tempest - PC Fan Air Purifier Kit

So i got three more to send off with the kids to college.

Thanks Naomi and team for making a version of Nukit that's shipped from Canada. I always try to shop Canadian to avoid customs/import fees. I got two of these kit to help with wildfire season smoke. I have a box fan, and that thing is SO loud that I can't hear anything when I'm around it. These kits are WAY MORE QUIET than the box fan. Both kits running = still much quieter than 1 box fan.

I built them myself. Everything was very well packaged and nothing was damaged. One of the provided "5.5mm barrel jack to 4-pin PWM connector" cable seems to be a sensitive (e.g., fans don't power on unless I twist the barrel jack connection a specific way) but seems to be working now that I've figured that out.

The hardest part for me was researching and sourcing the other parts up front. For the build itself, the hardest part was trying to push the rectangular plastic connector into the rectangular metal hole.

Instead of using the provided zip ties, I just used gaffer's tape to tape wires down to the curved exterior enclosure of each fan. Probably looks more uggo, but it's easy to redo if I ever need to. It doesn't seem like the you have to be precise with the daisy-chaining of fan wires. I connected them a bunch of different ways and they all seemed to work. I didn't buy the fan grills/protectors, since it's unlikely (in my environment) that stuff will touch the fan blades.

I have a white one for my living room (which is the black metal one, covered in white gaffer's tape, but you could paint it for more permanence) and then the original black one for a different room. Arctic has white fans for more $, but a word of caution (after 1+ month of running non-stop) is that I've noticed that these fans might expel some of their motor/lubricant oil onto the interior edges of the fan enclosure, which happens to be very visible on the white.

Here are a few other Canadian suppliers (no affiliation) I used, in case that helps others who are accumulating parts for this build:

FILTERS: "Furnace filters Canada" has 12-bulk packs. It's a huge pack (in dimensions/size), so make sure you have storage space. They shipped via Canada Post.

FANS: "Memory Express" sometimes has stock for a comparable price. As a last resort, I also used "Aero Malls" seller via Amazon.
Note: it's easy to get the incorrect fan models because it looks like a jumble of letters to non-tech-inclined. From what I cursorily understand:
P14 = the size of the fan (140mm)
PST= fan with high static pressure (related how well your fan deals with airflow)
PWM = pulse width modulation (related to the amount of power your fan uses)
The recommended P14 PST PWM also comes packaged with a CABLE SPLITTER that is what's used in Nukit for daisy chaining, so if you opt for a different model, your fan may not come with the cable splitter!

I've undoubtedly spent a lot of money up-front on everything, but also feel like it was an investment so that future me doesn't have to worry about air filtration/filters for the next 4 years. I also feel that it's worthwhile to support the availability of a DIY kit—learning through making, buy-it-for-life / using less waste, etc. and of course, support Naomi!

So glad to have these sleek lights …

The UV lamps work just as advertised, and are built in high quality. I was pleasantly surprised by the pouch which also is suitable for it's task: packaging all four lamps. If you need to pack an extra charger, you'll need another bag -- but then people owning this most likely have a full set of chargers around anyways.

I bought the first two sets for use at our small office, in the reception area, so that it would provide an additional layer of protection for the area before our HEPA filters can take out whatever comes in.

I bought the third set for my friend’s office, based in Cyprus, as a gift, as the Market doesn’t ship there (yet) but I really wanted my friend’s office to also be a bit safer.

And the fourth set went to a friend who travels a lot, and wanted to have something portable for wherever she goes.

The design, the packaging, the delivery, are all 5-star. And I have a ton of respect for the manufacturer who designs and delivers what, for me, is really “the future”.

Just this week we had construction crew in the office. I cannot make them wear masks (though many here are at this time with Strep A, SARS2, etc.), but I was able to easily place 8 Torches around the office and mitigate the risk (ofc additional tools also useful).

My only suggestion for the future is an optional beep for when the battery runs out?

Other than that, I cannot wait for the event series of filters and Far-UVC, as we feel a very practical need to add these portable safety layers. Thanks a lot for the wonderful product!!

The lamp’s compact size made it a pleasure to tote around and the guv aspect was generally well-received by other players

Arrived quickly and works well

Just assembled the Tempest fan/filter unit (flash back, Tempest was the secure computing standard I used in younger days). The parts are very well packaged, arrived without damage.

Very well done design, easy to assemble, robust and sturdy. The filter changes I can see will be much easier than my home made 2-filter units. Particularly like the mesh covers as these add a nice degree of finish.

I used the Arctic P14 Max fans which are a bit noisier than the regular P14, swapping sound for higher volume flow. What's nice is you could fit any 140mm fan to this unit, including ultra-quiet like Noctua or illuminated fans. I compensated for the higher sound pressures by placing the filter behind a chair (with lots of room for air movement) to block some sound.

Also like this could be run directly off 12V in a vehicle or RV.

All around elegant and innovative design! Thanks Nukit!

Highly recommended. I ordered a set of 4 Nukit Torch Far-UVC Lights, and they are working exactly as I'd hoped and expected based on the stated info. I've already brought and used them at the home of a friend who tends not to be as COVID-conscious as I; perhaps because the Torch is so small, silent, and its visible light is modest, my friend wasn't put-off by it and instead was more curious and interested in how it works.

On a different but related note: not only the product was excellent, but so was the service. First, the set of 4 torches arrived much more quickly than I had expected for international delivery (less than a week). Second, one of the four torches wasn't functioning upon arrival, so I emailed Nukit about it; Naomi Wu responded immediately to my email and sent a replacement torch that arrived within several days.

I recently purchased the Nukit Torch Far-UVC lights (set of 4) with the carrying case, and I couldn’t be happier. Here’s why:

1) Speedy Delivery: The lights arrived faster than I expected. Kudos to the efficient shipping process!
2) Top-Notch Quality: The build quality of these lights is outstanding. Sturdy, durable, and well-designed.
3) Perfect Condition: When I unboxed them, I was delighted to find that they were in pristine condition. No scratches or defects whatsoever.
4) Performance: I take these lights with me to doctor appointments, and they provide an extra layer of protection against airborne pathogens. Knowing that I’m safeguarding my family gives me peace of mind.

In summary, the Nukit Torch Far-UVC lights are a game-changer. I’m thoroughly impressed and would definitely buy them again. Highly recommended!

Protip: I got some cool 3-D printed accessories to go with my torches. Shown in the pic are some designs by @steadirob on X.

This is a solid piece of kit which I purchased as a demo unit. It was superbly packaged ensuring that the frame pieces arrived in perfect condition. The metal housing means that once assembled this is built to last. I haven't assembled mine yet but have got all the required extras (except the Merv 13 filters). I'll be assembling this in another country and once assembled, I'll be happy to provide further feedback.

Absolutely IN LOVE with my Nukit torches! So much so that of my own volition - not sponsered, not an ad - I created a YouTube video all about how I use mine. This can be viewed on YouTube via the handle gwendoline chione. So easy to set up and use, do not cause offence in the way that masks seem to! At least not for now. As they are so beautifully made and discreet, it's easy to integrate them into your layered mitigations. So for example, at the dentist - my new dentist wears and N95 without having a hissy fit every time, I bring my small HEPA filter and some of my Nukit torches. Not much else I can do to protect my health but I am looking forward to using my Nukit torches on planes too, which I think is the real game changer (for me anyway who hasn't travelled since the before times). So grateful to Nukit for creating this cutting edge tool so beautifully, safely and affordably. I am about to order more.

I bought the Nukit torches as an additional layer of protection for the occasions where masks cannot be kept on. I love the design, the integrated rechargeable battery and how portable they are! The product is really well thought and the fact that it is provided with a perfectly sized nice bag is a big plus for easily carrying them around. I would highly recommend them!

I bought these lights to protect my family. The lights I received registered fluence on USHIO Dose222 indicator cards. I used them while isolating when I got COVID. My family did not get sick as a result of combining these lights with other measures. I have confidence in this product, and I am continuing to use it in my office daily. I am grateful this product is such a great value compared to other 222nm UVC lights out on the market.

Great product. I purchased 3 for my classroom. It's solid, looks good, the fans run relatively quiet compared to commercial air cleaners. At the time of purchase, finding the recommended fans was a bit of a challenge and they were more expensive than I had budgeted for, but not prohibitively so. The assembly instructions were easy to follow. The only tricky part for me was the cable management, but once I figured it out with the first build, I was able to assemble the other two much more quickly.

For customer service, the seller responds quickly. One of the kits was missing a small part and the seller went above and beyond to handle that for me.