What about radiation at the point where the air tubes are connected to the wires? doesn't that emit radiation right into your chest area??
272648
No, it's fine. I prefer this to a headset or ear buds. THe tubes offer "some" protection, I feel. Go with it.
272649
I emailed the company that makes this product. The customer service guy was very helpful. His response to that question was that there is no radiation threat since the chest area has more tissue, bone, and cartillage, and the brain is not getting the radiation; he said doctors had said that. He did not say anything about that little heart shaped piece being shielded. Being a female, I would prefer not to wear something so close to my chest. Perhaps, throw the whole thing over my back???
272650
It has a large plastic heart there, which I assume is reinforced to prevent the radiation from being emitted.
272651
It probably would, but there is no way around that. The side of my head hurts when I hold a cell phone up to it. I don't feel much anywhere else, even though there may be harm.
1578724
My unit is mounted at about 9' off the floor in room with 10' ceilings and it detected a CO build up in the middle of the night that could have easily saved our lives. We live in the middle of the forest and during a power outage our back up generators exhaust came into our bedroom through a slightly open window.
652298
Yes-it must be in contact to work as intended.The arc represents the discharge as it goes off. You can see and hear it even if it is not in contact. That may scare someone off-but I'd wait and just let em have the full effect without warning.
33157
Only it you try to answer the phone while it's still in the case. ;-)But seriously, I don't seem to miss any calls (not that would be so bad), but it rings every time. I guess the real question is whether or not the shielding is really protecting me from the radiation. That I don't know, but I hope that every bit helps.Daniel
1754027
Since I primarily bought this as a wireless speaker for music content on my phone (especially when in the shower), I wasn't concerned about radiation, and unfortunately don't have the answer to your question. However, even when you answer a call from a linked cellphone, it's not necessary to switch on the privacy feature and put the handset to your ear. You can simply use it as a speakerphone and avoid any risk you're concerned about.
71102
You have to "charge" the area with light and then it will glow, it's not radioactive lol
435117
If your radio lines installed parallel to any other wire (like your electric line) even for short distance, these wires also emit the radio signal. We had the same problem and our dog kept getting shocked everytime come close to the electric line in walls (sorry!).You will just need to change your radio wire route, or for our case, decreasing the intensity of signal solved the problem.
840412
From my understanding it ionizes the air to attract dirt to it but creates an emf field. (Don't know how true it is)... I don't like high emf fields, so when in doubt, I pulled the purifier apart and unplugged the plasma.
2190035
The Bionaire Air Cleaner has been used in our bedroom for nearly 10 years, and the ionizing setting has always been activated. The decision to use it came from when family members owned a motel, and when smokers or smells lingered in a room it took out the smell and left a cleaner atmosphere. In my mind, and my nose, I feel it has the same conditioning effect in the 12 X 12 X 8 bedroom. Just make sure your A/C outlet's 3rd pin ground is proper, otherwise the unit builds up static charge and if you touch the Bionaire it tends to discharge through you. Not lethal, but annoying just the same.
2097254
most of the heat comes from the tubes... and they are in the open. I wouldn't touch them after it has been on for a while.. they are very hot.
798051
in electronics, when a live wire comes loose it can electrify the entire casing. the ground plug for electronics help ground the casing so that it causes a short protecting anyone that touches the case.it could be fairly deadly/dangerous depending on the equipment and power draw, but most of the time it should be fine. I would definitely worry about using ungrounded plugs if you have pets or small children.
2019440
If you have a regular outlet a few feet away it is cake. I gently cut a hole in the correct place in the air duct, positioned it properly (see directions) and screwed it in. We had an electrician hard wire it to the air handler and it works great.
28581
Yes. If you read the book, "Dirty Electricity" by Samuel Milham, MD, MPH, he discusses the use of these kinds of meters - his use of them in his research. That book is real eye-opener! I could hardly believe the amount of radiation/emf put out by my atomic clock that plugs into the wall. It was off the meter's scale. I got rid of it and bought a small battery operated atomic clock. The radiation from it hardly registers on the meter. I don't have a smart meter, but if I did, I'd sure be checking it out. I've read about how they're making people sick.
488355
The cord is on the discharge side. Meaning it's on the side the air will blow out.
1031813
I'm not a "science" guy - just a homeowner who's had CO detectors for years. Mine are up high just where a smoke detector would be. Many friends and "experts" have seen them up there in my house. Nobody ever said it was not the correct location.
1937272
It should be used ALWAYS, ozone charged air is safe to breath. This equipment, although is named "High Density", it does not create and unsafe ambience.
1268032
That's probably the most unique question I've ever been asked. I have no clue. I don't really plan on being hit by an EMP any time soon. Sorry mate. Check out this thread: http://forum.corsair.com/v3/showthread.php?t=75662.