Is this air ionizer safe to use while driving?
1495484
Yah! I have had it for two years in my SUV 24/7. Driven to Florida, Nova Scotia, and Montreal Canada and never had a problem. Plug it into a rear plug in the car if you have one and forget it. It cleaned up invading swamp smells and errant farts in no time.
1495485
Yes. I have had mine in my care since I received it. Never take it out. There are days I get in the car and it smells like fresh air. LOVE it. Since then, bought a couple for Christmas gifts this year.
1495486
Jamie, You want this while driving because the negative ions keep you awake and more alert than without it. Positive ions created on the outer car by the static charge traveling through air attractive the beneficial negative or "happy" ions and thus you are negative ion deficicient. Negative ions plus oxygen are necessary for us to absorb oxygen from the air. Enough oxygen without sufficient negative ions and we will sufficate. Smoke, fans, coil heaters, A/C strip the negative ions and thus too many positive ions and we become tired. sluggish, thinking impared, and even irritable. We can't get to many negative ions! Jamie, You want this while driving because the negative ions keep you awake and more alert than without it. Positive ions created on the outer car by the static charge traveling through air attractive the beneficial negative or "happy" ions and thus you are negative ion deficicient. Negative ions plus oxygen are necessary for us to absorb oxygen from the air. Enough oxygen without sufficient negative ions and we will sufficate. Smoke, fans, coil heaters, A/C strip the negative ions and thus too many positive ions and we become tired. sluggish, thinking impared, and even irritable.... » Read More Jamie, You want this while driving because the negative ions keep you awake and more alert than without it. Positive ions created on the outer car by the static charge traveling through air attractive the beneficial negative or "happy" ions and thus you are negative ion deficicient. Negative ions plus oxygen are necessary for us to absorb oxygen from the air. Enough oxygen without sufficient negative ions and we will sufficate. Smoke, fans, coil heaters, A/C strip the negative ions and thus too many positive ions and we become tired. sluggish, thinking impared, and even irritable. We can't get to many negative ions! « Show Less
683693
I cannot-but a call to Fantastic Vent Customer Service wil have the answer...It is very low though..I hook mine up to a portable car start battery w/accessory jack, and plug that into a DC jack when driving..I have never had an issue..
127779
There is a silence low & high fan speed a button to turn ionizer on or off.
2175130
Absolutely! A confined place (like an aircraft), is where it's needed the most. Ionization cleans the air, naturally, and will help to destroy airborne odors and germs that are so frequently found in planes and other confined situations.
381272
Fromwhat I have read, you should not discharge this unit in the air for more than 1 second. I bought one for my wife to care in her patrol vehicle,but if you need to use it it must be in contact with your attacker. G.Goff
698615
I just use the ionizer. The loudness is not on the silent side that's for sure (not sure where the previous reviewer got that from!), but it's also not loud. It's like a "medium". Similar to a regular house fan but a notch higher in sound.
2211990
No it's NOT sutiable for use in the car. There is not enough cold air produced by the unit. I thought plugging it in to electricity would help, it didn't! Skip the purchase.
1784674
Technically you can, but I surely would not leave the device in the car when not in use. The swings in temperature may melt the device and/or damage the battery.
1443185
It is a true HEPA filter. Mine has a separate button for the ionizer but I've never used it. Purportedly ionizers emit ozone but this shouldn't be a problem if you don't activate the ionizer. I'm pretty happy with mine - it's been running 24/7 for about a year.
1427464
When I bought the airtamer, it did not have a sticker like this. However, I heard that United Airlines does not allow ionizers. The airtamer does not give off a heavy ion smell, and I've not had a problem on planes when I used it. I've not flown in the last few months, however.
1876722
Yes, there is a button that toggles it on and off. I rarely use the ionizer.
32639
Yes, I agree with the comment by Mark. It could be dangerous if used in a car and is not legal in some states.
252009
Yes. Just press & hold the ionizer button for a few seconds and it will shut off. We leave the ionizer off all the time.
1603220
Yea when you turn off the ignition it turns off. I think the 19,000 hours is the life of the ionizer which is different from the filter that you have to clean every week. Its in the manual where you purchase the ionizer but it cost 40 dollars before shipping or tax
1218784
I also have no idea how the ionizer works. I remember having read somewhere in another context that negative ions improve air quality, but i can't even be real specific about that. I do recall that the air felt pretty fresh during the six weeks before the thing quit on me. Sorry I can't be more helpful.
394919
Ionizers typically have a byproduct of ozone which is harmful to your lungs.
457411
No this unit works all the time with ionization on. I just use mine when I need to get rid of odors. I don't run it all the time.