Does this generate ozone?
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From what I researched, it only generates ozone through the ionizer feature. I don't turn that part on.
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The ionizer's in our units produce less ozone than the UL* established limits of 50ppb. However, in high concentrations, ozone can be harmful to birds and small pets. To prevent ozone buildup, we suggest using the ionizer in well ventilated areas with the fan on.
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I am not sure about that. It seems to do a pretty decent job but I think mostly the white noise helps the boy sleep, and that's worth it to me.
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I am a customer. I am also a scientist. For UV lamps to produce ozone, the bulb must produce a very specific wavelength of light. UV used to kill microbes and the like is UVC which does not produce ozone. Mere presence of high voltage als does not mean that you produce ozone. Do a search on ozone generators!
1984807
Hi Robert, I haven't tried the ozone generator in a car but when I have used it it didn't seem to damage any plastic or rubber. I think that Cdrdata's answer pretty much covers things. Good luck.
1045058
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.
412014
Per Consumer Reports, it does emit ozone. I did not order the right size and so because of the error in sizing and the ozone issue I ended up returning it and going with the Lennox Pure Air (correctly sized!) which does not have the ozone issue-it's also very highly rated by Consumer Reports. We've had the Lennox for a little over a year and it's made a big difference.
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I'm not familiar with any EPA statements concerning ozone (or activated oxygen as the SoClean company calls it.) If you would like to learn more it, there are several YouTube videos that give complete descriptions of how it works. In my experience, the result is excellent and I wouldn't be without it.
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Per the flyer for this product in the link I'm including below(if amazon will allow the link), on page 2 it says "Produces no ozone, fumes or other secondary contaminants" http://jonecacorporation.com/UVC_Air_Sanitizer/UVCAIR.pdf
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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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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.
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Ozone system has a ozone generator to help kill bacteria in the water. But it only works on "boost" cycle. Just a fyi.
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I have not used it with ozone, but my guess is yes. It's only the stone and the plastic piece. Most of the ozone generators I've seen are full of plastic. Perhaps someone else has actual direct experience with it using ozone.
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Per the owner's manual (pg 9)... "Is my Air Purifier considered an ozone generator? No. Ozone generators produce large amounts of ozones as the primary way to clean the air. The EPA does not endorse these products because they can cause ozone related health problems. The air purifier does not use ozone as the primary method to clean the air. It cleans the air by using ifD technology (intense Field Dielectric) which only generates trace amounts of ozone, substantially below the limits established by the EPA and FDA." "The ionizing process used by the air purifier produces small amounts of ozone as a byproduct. The air purifier complies with U.S. Government limits for acceptable levels of ozone (less than 50 parts per billion by volume of air circulating throught the product). People that are extremely sensitive to any ozone emitting products, even trace amounts, should consult a physician prior to using this product."
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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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This is from a blog page that quoted Aprilaire's response to her question about the 5000's ozone production: Aprilaires' response: Thank you for contacting us with regards to our Model 5000 Electronic Air Cleaner. Aprilaire shares our customer's concerns about ozone, and wants to reassure you that our Model 5000 Whole Home Electronic Air Cleaner is not designed to produce ozone. Ozone is produced as a result of many factors, some are man-made and some originate from nature. On any given day in the US, outdoor levels can be as high as 150 ppb. More polluted areas typically have higher outdoor ozone levels because there is a greater concentration of the components that create ground level ozone. Levels of ozone inside our homes typically range from 10 to 70 percent of the level found outdoors, primarily depending on whether windows and doors are left open. (ref. "Ozone Decay Rates in Residences", Harvard School of Public Health, Environmental Science and Engineering Program). The reason indoor levels are lower than outdoor levels is because ozone readily reacts with other gases and surfaces. As a manufacturer we look to government organizations to set the standards as which to develop and produce products by. As such, we offer an air cleaner that produces 2 ppb, well below the established FDA standard of 50 ppb for medical devices and the UL standard to evaluate products for consumer safety. The high voltage power supply contained in this (and any other) electronic air cleaner produces ozone only as a byproduct of operation; the small amount of ozone generated dissipates by the time clean air filters out and into your home. In addition, the Model 5000 removes particles from the air that have proven by research to be harmful to humans. There are a select group of people who are sensitive to ozone. For these people, we recommend using the Aprilaire High Efficiency air cleaners Model 4200 or 4400. For everyone else, the Aprilaire Model 5000 is the best air cleaner for your home.
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It does put ozone in the water. I drop the tube, with the ball on the end, into a glass of water, then I run it for 10 minutes.
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I 'm not sure but it does produced some smell if you are 2 square feet from the area not whole a lot because O3 is very unstable. It evaporates right away.
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I don't know. But I have found that refrigerators mix freezer and refrigerator air and so keeping it in the refrigerator also sends ozone to the freezer.