Does this product produce ozone?
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Winix website claims it does not. http://www.winixinc.com/why-is-ozone-such-a-big-deal--pages-130.phpClick on last word HERE, you will be at California State website CA.gov. CA required all air cleaners sold in CA to be tested & certified for ozone emissions. Winix received certification 03-11-2011.
507106
Hi Mark. It does not emit ozone. This model uses both HEPA and a carbon filter.
717428
All electric appliances emit ozone, however this unit (like many) has been approved by the state of California as being ozone safe, and they have very stringent rules. I believe that this is called being CARB approved. As such it is safe for use in the home, and anyone who says otherwise should contact the state of California and get an earful!
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That's what ozone machines do... they generate ozone. Maybe it is not clearly so listed in the title any longer, and I have dial up and cannot check. As my review says, I do not believe it produces high levels of ozone... I can breathe freely with my face an inch from it inhaling full deep breaths without even a cough... but the ozone is powerful enough to smell... even a room away... I believe it works great initially, but it diminishes too quickly over time... as I state in my review, the plates do not seem to last too long before they drop off the % of O3 they produce... the ionization is a separate issue. Personally, I think an Alpine air would be a better investment. I owned one of those in the past. While this is tiny and less expensive, I don't think the single, small plate lasts long enough... and there is another part, the bulb/filter I think, that is supposed to be replaced every 6-12 months or so... and they do not advertise that up front, which in my opinion is dishonest. They should advertise: this contains an ozone plate that needs to be replaced every 6-12 months for $12.95 and the bulb/filter should be replaced every 6-12 months for $59.95 (or whatever the time and amounts are). Also, if you can find one, an ozone machine that produces ozone solely from a UV-bulb produces purer 03 than an electrical arch (but you cannot look at the UV light or it will damage your eyes, so the UV light has to be enclosed somehow, and with some type of fan. 03 will also dry rot fabrics, elastic, carpet, fabric, even varnish and stain... so it needs to be in an area with good ventilation... look for my review.
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Read the product description. It's a permanent HEPA filter with a UV light. Do either of those produce Ozone?
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Not really, but here is EPA's stand on how ozone generating devices are being sold as air purifiers... http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/ozonegen.html
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No, you cannot turn off the ozone elements, but you can reduce the "room size" setting so that it produces less ozone. It is certianly meant to be used intermittently. It is a great product...really works...cleans the air, doesn't just cover up. I hav eowned one for 8 years.
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It is an ozenator, which means it produces O3. It has no effect on living things.
120507
I don't think so. It may contain more oxygen but not ozon. I have ozon air cleaner in my living room and bathroom and also an ozon-water generator for my kitchen faucet. All of these them give out distinct ozon smell when in use. The water from this shower head increases the water pressure & air. No ozon.
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not that i can tell or smell and it ozone is not mentioned on the ad for this product, it does, however, provide a really strong shower that also saves water, so if you like a strong shower for muscle soreness, etc., it's great for that. i'm not sure if the oxygen that is generated from the shower reaches the skin and muscle tissue or if the oxygen is meant as a generator of more water pressure. wish i knew though, because the more oxygen the better and it's why i originally purchased this item.
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It should, you need to keep the filters cleaned. I don't run the ozone all the time.
1705121
It uses a filter rather than ions to clean the air. So it should not emit ozone.
717427
Yes it does but we do not use it as my wife has sinus issues and I read online that the ozone can irritate the sinuses of certain people. This is an amazing purifier and the only one with a lifetime warranty. I highly recommend it!
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Sorry I am unable to answer the question as to whether it emits ozone, I don't know how I could measure this. We used an electrostatic air cleaner about 25 years ago, so I am sure they have changed quite a bit since then, so I probably cannot be a good judge of this either.
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I have no idea, Pat. I use it in my greenhouse full of orchids. I don't thinkmy orchids care about ozone and I've never used it. The owner's manual shouldgive you instructions on its use.
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Hi Robert, Glad to help :). All ozone generators require an ozone plate or cartridge in order to work. Ozone (activated oxygen, O3) is created when voltage is applied to the ozone plate/cartridge to create a corona discharge. This corona discharge reacts with the oxygen present in the ozone generator chamber to create ozone. I hope this helps and please let us know if we can help with anything else :).
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I use the Salton in my hot tub and it doesn't have an Ozone generator. I don't think you need anything special to use this. You only need a place to plug it into.