Dyson Airblade 9kJ Hand Dryer - HU03

These ratings are based on the in house testing we have conducted regarding dry times. They show realistic comparisons of what to expect from each hand dryer. Please note that the manufacturer stated dry time is not always accurate when compared to the hand dryer being used in realistic conditions. The ratings are based on the hand dryer being placed at its high speed setting if it can be manually adjusted.

Dry Speed (seconds):

• 10 – 11 seconds = star rating 5
• 12 – 13 seconds = star rating 4.5
• 14 – 15 seconds = star rating 4
• 16 – 17 seconds = star rating 3.5
• 18 – 19 seconds = star rating 3
• 20 – 21 seconds = star rating 2.5
• 22 – 23 seconds = star rating 2
• 24 – 25 seconds = star rating 1.5
• 26 – 27 seconds = star rating 1
• Over 28 seconds = star rating 0.5

Hand dryers are a hygienic method of drying the hands. The better the dry, the less the risk of carrying germs on wet hands. Some hand dryers however have gone that little bit further to enhance the hygienic aspects of the hand dryer. These ratings are based on these extra factors that have been added to aid the hygienic properties. These ratings are based on an added together scoring system where the higher the rating the more enhanced the hygienic properties of the hand dryer. Cold Plasma Clean (CPC) is the most advanced hygienic property on the market and scores a maximum of 5 stars.

Enhanced Hygienic properties:

• Cold Plasm Clean Technology = score 5 
• Fast dry (<15secs) = score 0.5
• Touch Free = score 0.5
• Heat Sanitation = score 0.5
• UV-C cleaning = score 0.5
• HEPA filter = score 1.5
• Anti Bacterial Coating = score 0.5
• General filter = score 0.5
• Ioniser = score 0.5

Some hand dryers would not be suitable for some locations where abuse may be likely such as a train station or night club. However the same hand dryer would be suitable for an office or school location. These ratings are based on an added together scoring system where the higher the rating, the more suitable we would recommend for areas where abuse may be likely.

Vandal Resistance score

• Compact size = score 0.5              
• Decreased blockage potential = score 0.5
• Additional Backplate/ fixings strength = score 1
• Anti-vandal extras = score 1
• Metal / ABS = score 1    
• Cover thickness 1.5mm or more = score 0.5        
• No leverage points (design) = score 0.5