Robert Fantinatto
@rfantinatto.bsky.social
Filmmaker, synth nerd, failed scientist. Making PC-fan based air purifiers to mitigate airborne viruses.
https://www.northboxsystems.ca
https://www.northboxsystems.ca
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From a small 4-fan portable to a full size aluminum bodied, 6-fan, multi-speed powerhouse, we have kits for every budget!
#cleantheair #airpurifier #CovidIsAirborne
#cleantheair #airpurifier #CovidIsAirborne
February 4, 2026 at 6:01 PM
From a small 4-fan portable to a full size aluminum bodied, 6-fan, multi-speed powerhouse, we have kits for every budget!
#cleantheair #airpurifier #CovidIsAirborne
#cleantheair #airpurifier #CovidIsAirborne
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Got this email from "Ralph, BC" describing a great way to automate operation of our Polaris Ultra air purifier:
Very satisfying to see how other people are making use of them for more than Covid risk mitigation.
Very satisfying to see how other people are making use of them for more than Covid risk mitigation.
February 2, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Got this email from "Ralph, BC" describing a great way to automate operation of our Polaris Ultra air purifier:
Very satisfying to see how other people are making use of them for more than Covid risk mitigation.
Very satisfying to see how other people are making use of them for more than Covid risk mitigation.
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~ 500,000 journal articles later, there’s about a half a million reasons to adapt to living with COVID by implementing logical and evidence-based protections against this novel virus, and there… 1/4
January 4, 2026 at 11:41 PM
~ 500,000 journal articles later, there’s about a half a million reasons to adapt to living with COVID by implementing logical and evidence-based protections against this novel virus, and there… 1/4
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This is actually quite brilliant, up to and including the final sentence 🔥
December 1, 2025 at 11:09 AM
This is actually quite brilliant, up to and including the final sentence 🔥
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Worried about #viruses? 🦠 Want to protect yourself? 😷 Don’t miss Donate A Mask’s Black Friday sale, starting tomorrow! ⏰
buymask.ca
#BlackFriday #StaySafe #StillCoviding #MaskUp
buymask.ca
#BlackFriday #StaySafe #StillCoviding #MaskUp
November 23, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Worried about #viruses? 🦠 Want to protect yourself? 😷 Don’t miss Donate A Mask’s Black Friday sale, starting tomorrow! ⏰
buymask.ca
#BlackFriday #StaySafe #StillCoviding #MaskUp
buymask.ca
#BlackFriday #StaySafe #StillCoviding #MaskUp
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It's not amnesia. It's reality avoidance and, in many cases, willful ignorance
“I think there’s a collective amnesia right now about COVID-19”
SARS-CoV-2 infections have been rising in the past month, and limited surveillance is hampering health strategies
go.nature.com/3Lspwi0
SARS-CoV-2 infections have been rising in the past month, and limited surveillance is hampering health strategies
go.nature.com/3Lspwi0
COVID-19 is spreading again — how serious is it and what are the symptoms?
Nature - Limited COVID-19 surveillance data are hampering vaccination and health strategies, researchers say.
go.nature.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:30 PM
It's not amnesia. It's reality avoidance and, in many cases, willful ignorance
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Our MINI-SC is entirely built by hand and takes quite a while to make but it's just so much fun to put together!
#airpurifier #indoorairquality #covidisairborne
#airpurifier #indoorairquality #covidisairborne
October 16, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Our MINI-SC is entirely built by hand and takes quite a while to make but it's just so much fun to put together!
#airpurifier #indoorairquality #covidisairborne
#airpurifier #indoorairquality #covidisairborne
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Checking out some nifty digital timers to add automation control to an air purifier. Up to 15Amps so you can have multiple units controlled. Great for classrooms where you can just hit the 8-hour button and you are good!
#indoorairquality #covidisnotover
#indoorairquality #covidisnotover
October 11, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Checking out some nifty digital timers to add automation control to an air purifier. Up to 15Amps so you can have multiple units controlled. Great for classrooms where you can just hit the 8-hour button and you are good!
#indoorairquality #covidisnotover
#indoorairquality #covidisnotover
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There’s a historic indoor clean air high level event at the UN today.
@drbronking.bsky.social is of course leading by example wearing a high quality mask while chairing the meeting 👏👏👏
@drbronking.bsky.social is of course leading by example wearing a high quality mask while chairing the meeting 👏👏👏
September 23, 2025 at 7:47 PM
There’s a historic indoor clean air high level event at the UN today.
@drbronking.bsky.social is of course leading by example wearing a high quality mask while chairing the meeting 👏👏👏
@drbronking.bsky.social is of course leading by example wearing a high quality mask while chairing the meeting 👏👏👏
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Whole bunch of different stuff on the bench today, including some prototypes we are working on!
#IndoorAirQuality #COVIDisAirborne #airpurifier
#IndoorAirQuality #COVIDisAirborne #airpurifier
September 20, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Whole bunch of different stuff on the bench today, including some prototypes we are working on!
#IndoorAirQuality #COVIDisAirborne #airpurifier
#IndoorAirQuality #COVIDisAirborne #airpurifier
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Realizing the original 8 x 80mm fan was misguided, here is the redesigned Guardian. My goal was to make the cheapest, quietest and most portable solution. Aiming for chemo patients going into hospital, it can be a great solution for any smaller space.
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September 13, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Realizing the original 8 x 80mm fan was misguided, here is the redesigned Guardian. My goal was to make the cheapest, quietest and most portable solution. Aiming for chemo patients going into hospital, it can be a great solution for any smaller space.
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We've just posted the updated kit assembly video for our North Box MINI-SC portable air purifier, now with electronic speed control!
youtu.be/FvwPNqbxTV8?...
youtu.be/FvwPNqbxTV8?...
North Box MINI-SC - Kit Assembly Instructions
YouTube video by North Box Systems
youtu.be
July 10, 2025 at 9:48 PM
We've just posted the updated kit assembly video for our North Box MINI-SC portable air purifier, now with electronic speed control!
youtu.be/FvwPNqbxTV8?...
youtu.be/FvwPNqbxTV8?...
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“More than five years after the coronavirus stormed into our lives, scientists are still piecing together why it was so deadly — and why it’s left millions with lingering illness.”
Notice the verb tense? It should be “why it *is* so deadly” and “leaves” not “left.”
www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
Notice the verb tense? It should be “why it *is* so deadly” and “leaves” not “left.”
www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
How Covid Can Break Blood Vessels and Clog Arteries
Hi, it’s Jason in Melbourne. Covid-19 might just be the disease that keeps on giving. Before I explain ...
www.bloomberg.com
June 5, 2025 at 8:05 PM
“More than five years after the coronavirus stormed into our lives, scientists are still piecing together why it was so deadly — and why it’s left millions with lingering illness.”
Notice the verb tense? It should be “why it *is* so deadly” and “leaves” not “left.”
www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
Notice the verb tense? It should be “why it *is* so deadly” and “leaves” not “left.”
www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
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It's #CleanAirDay today! 💨 This day is to recognize how important good air quality is, and to be aware of the many adverse effects pollution and wildfire smoke can have on our environment and our health. 🫁
#CleanAirEverywhere #CleanAir #Pollution #WildfireSmoke
#CleanAirEverywhere #CleanAir #Pollution #WildfireSmoke
June 5, 2025 at 4:48 PM
It's #CleanAirDay today! 💨 This day is to recognize how important good air quality is, and to be aware of the many adverse effects pollution and wildfire smoke can have on our environment and our health. 🫁
#CleanAirEverywhere #CleanAir #Pollution #WildfireSmoke
#CleanAirEverywhere #CleanAir #Pollution #WildfireSmoke
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On #CleanAirDay, it's crucial to share how important it is to also think about air quality indoors. Using a HEPA air purifier, North Box PC-fan air purifier, or CR box can help! 🏠💨
#CleanAir #AirQuality
#CleanAir #AirQuality
June 5, 2025 at 9:49 PM
On #CleanAirDay, it's crucial to share how important it is to also think about air quality indoors. Using a HEPA air purifier, North Box PC-fan air purifier, or CR box can help! 🏠💨
#CleanAir #AirQuality
#CleanAir #AirQuality
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Though our air purifiers can help keep your indoor air safe during wildfire season, filters should be changed after a major smoke event as their electrostatic properties can be compromised.
#wildfiresmoke #wildfires #cleantheair #COVIDisAirborne
#wildfiresmoke #wildfires #cleantheair #COVIDisAirborne
June 3, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Though our air purifiers can help keep your indoor air safe during wildfire season, filters should be changed after a major smoke event as their electrostatic properties can be compromised.
#wildfiresmoke #wildfires #cleantheair #COVIDisAirborne
#wildfiresmoke #wildfires #cleantheair #COVIDisAirborne
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DYK we send masks to mask blocs so they can pass them out in their communities, and to nonprofits and community groups to help them hold Covid-safer events? 😷
We stan all the #MaskWarriors out there! 🤩
Support our work by donating: donatemask.ca/fundraiser
#MaskUp #MaskingIsHot
We stan all the #MaskWarriors out there! 🤩
Support our work by donating: donatemask.ca/fundraiser
#MaskUp #MaskingIsHot
May 28, 2025 at 8:19 PM
DYK we send masks to mask blocs so they can pass them out in their communities, and to nonprofits and community groups to help them hold Covid-safer events? 😷
We stan all the #MaskWarriors out there! 🤩
Support our work by donating: donatemask.ca/fundraiser
#MaskUp #MaskingIsHot
We stan all the #MaskWarriors out there! 🤩
Support our work by donating: donatemask.ca/fundraiser
#MaskUp #MaskingIsHot
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Buckle up, Canada. Or should I say MASK up 😷 #cdnpoli
Just spoke with my CDC sources: a new COVID-19 variant, NB.1.8.1, is spreading across Louisiana, NYC, LA, DC, Colorado, and more. It's also fueling surges in China, Hong Kong, and other parts of Asia.
May 28, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Buckle up, Canada. Or should I say MASK up 😷 #cdnpoli
Help support this incredible organization providing quality respirators to those who can’t afford them:
One week to go! ⏰ Help us reach our goal of $7,500 so we can keep sending free masks to folks across the country. 😷 🇨🇦
Your donation will help us cover shipping–by far our charity’s largest expense. 🚚💸
You can donate here: donatemask.ca/fundraiser
#MasksWork #StillMasking
Your donation will help us cover shipping–by far our charity’s largest expense. 🚚💸
You can donate here: donatemask.ca/fundraiser
#MasksWork #StillMasking
May 26, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Help support this incredible organization providing quality respirators to those who can’t afford them:
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Just a bit over a week to go!!! ⏰ Will we make it to our $7,500 goal? #stressin’
You can help us get there by making a donation: donatemask.ca/fundraiser
Every penny will be used to send masks across Canada! 🇨🇦
#MaskUp #YallMasking
You can help us get there by making a donation: donatemask.ca/fundraiser
Every penny will be used to send masks across Canada! 🇨🇦
#MaskUp #YallMasking
May 25, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Just a bit over a week to go!!! ⏰ Will we make it to our $7,500 goal? #stressin’
You can help us get there by making a donation: donatemask.ca/fundraiser
Every penny will be used to send masks across Canada! 🇨🇦
#MaskUp #YallMasking
You can help us get there by making a donation: donatemask.ca/fundraiser
Every penny will be used to send masks across Canada! 🇨🇦
#MaskUp #YallMasking
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Have you met our mask-cot Millie? 🐻 Millie was created to celebrate the one-millionth free mask we gave away! Make a donation today so we can reach our goal of giving away two million masks! 😷
Donate here: donatemask.ca/fundraiser
#COVIDisntOVER #MaskUp #VirusesAreAirborne #YallMasking
Donate here: donatemask.ca/fundraiser
#COVIDisntOVER #MaskUp #VirusesAreAirborne #YallMasking
May 23, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Have you met our mask-cot Millie? 🐻 Millie was created to celebrate the one-millionth free mask we gave away! Make a donation today so we can reach our goal of giving away two million masks! 😷
Donate here: donatemask.ca/fundraiser
#COVIDisntOVER #MaskUp #VirusesAreAirborne #YallMasking
Donate here: donatemask.ca/fundraiser
#COVIDisntOVER #MaskUp #VirusesAreAirborne #YallMasking
