Ozone Air purifiers... has anyone ever tried one?

[PTownshend]

Hey gang,
I'm thinking about getting one of these little jobbers for when I'm on the road, or even in my own car (I don't smoke in my own car, only the rented ones for road trips).

I'm wondering if anyone out there has ordered a version of the following two (links posted below). If so, can you tell me how well they work and if you think they are worth their weight in gold.

CI ozone cleaner

Thompsons version of the ozone cleaner

Thanks in advance,
Darren

 

[NullSmurf]

Hey gang,
I'm thinking about getting one of these little jobbers for when I'm on the road, or even in my own car (I don't smoke in my own car, only the rented ones for road trips).

I'm wondering if anyone out there has ordered a version of the following two (links posted below). If so, can you tell me how well they work and if you think they are worth their weight in gold.

CI ozone cleaner

Thompsons version of the ozone cleaner

Thanks in advance,
Darren

They work by generating a relatively high voltage against an aluminum plate to generate the ions. A natural by-product is ozone which is corrosive. It eats the cathod and generally erodes the metal in the circuits. It also creates etching on the cheap assed circuit board and forms a high reisistance short. The one I bought from CI lasted about 3 months before it started arcing, a low level crackle. I took it apart and scrubbed it with diswashing liquid and a toothbrush and got another 2 months out of it. It worked quite well, though I'd consider them disposable.

 

[PTownshend]

thanks for that info.

Darren

 

[boonedoggle]

Hey gang,
I'm thinking about getting one of these little jobbers for when I'm on the road, or even in my own car (I don't smoke in my own car, only the rented ones for road trips).

I'm wondering if anyone out there has ordered a version of the following two (links posted below). If so, can you tell me how well they work and if you think they are worth their weight in gold.

CI ozone cleaner

Thompsons version of the ozone cleaner

Thanks in advance,
Darren

They work by generating a relatively high voltage against an aluminum plate to generate the ions. A natural by-product is ozone which is corrosive. It eats the cathod and generally erodes the metal in the circuits. It also creates etching on the cheap assed circuit board and forms a high reisistance short. The one I bought from CI lasted about 3 months before it started arcing, a low level crackle. I took it apart and scrubbed it with diswashing liquid and a toothbrush and got another 2 months out of it. It worked quite well, though I'd consider them disposable.

dude, are you like a scientist or something?

 

[Devil Doc]

Nah, he's a bubblehead. :laugh:

Doc.

 

[grateful1]

Don't do it.

Look for an air purifier that have a CADR rating.

Also - the ozone items are worthless as air cleaners. We had this thread a while back - do a search and find the linky!

Also also - the ozone machines may create too much ozone for the space they are provided (aside from not cleaning the air) - this could cause a person to get to much ozone - not good!

 

[PTownshend]

Don't do it.

Look for an air purifier that have a CADR rating.

----> any suggestions Grateful1? linkys?



Also - the ozone items are worthless as air cleaners. We had this thread a while back - do a search and find the linky!

----> what makes you think I didn't? Just opting to ask the question again, just in case someone may have further info on this.


Also also - the ozone machines may create too much ozone for the space they are provided (aside from not cleaning the air) - this could cause a person to get to much ozone - not good!

----> Ok, I did read about the asthmatic effects and lung problems with too much ozone. Point well taken.

If you could, point me in the direction of a air purifier with an appropriate CADR rating.

Thanks in advance,
Darren :love:

 

[grateful1]

Don't do it.

Look for an air purifier that have a CADR rating.

----> any suggestions Grateful1? linkys?



Also - the ozone items are worthless as air cleaners. We had this thread a while back - do a search and find the linky!

----> what makes you think I didn't? Just opting to ask the question again, just in case someone may have further info on this.


Also also - the ozone machines may create too much ozone for the space they are provided (aside from not cleaning the air) - this could cause a person to get to much ozone - not good!

----> Ok, I did read about the asthmatic effects and lung problems with too much ozone. Point well taken.

If you could, point me in the direction of a air purifier with an appropriate CADR rating.

Thanks in advance,
Darren :love:

All of my Linky's are on the previous thread.

 

[NullSmurf]

Nah, he's a bubblehead. :laugh:

Doc.

You should see what I think of the Ionic Breeze! :sign:

 

[kfj]

I think im gonna throw my ionic breeze off the roof then run it over