does it emit ozone? Does it work as well as electrostatic feature?
583326
Ozone is not emitted, it is created through a photochemical reaction at 240 nm, which is in the UV-C range. It is created back to oxygen at 320 nm.
583327
UV lights of a certain wavelength emit ozone, so it's a question you should ask of anything involving UV. If the light wavelength is below 200 nm, it generates ozone. The good news is, above 200 nm converts ozone back to oxygen. The light used in AC4825 and AC5000 both are 253.7 nm, so they emit no ozone.
583328
I hope not. The CDC and EPA suggest against Ozone purifiers for home/personal use.
583329
I don't trust EPA or CDC or Big Pharma, I have an ozone generator so if i want to provide oxygen in my room, seeing that above 200nm UV light converts ozone back into oxygen, that's what I'll do.
583330
I read that ozone is unhealthy for you and if you have breathing problems such as asthma, COPD, etc. you would not want to run an ozone type unit while you are in the room. If you can smell the ozone then the unit is set too high. It's much better to stay with HEPA type filtering devices. I hope you find this helpful.
583331
No, it doesn't. Filters that emit ozone attract particles with an electrostatic charge, and this one doesn't use that technology.
583332
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.
583333
No, this product does not emit ozone. The UV-C bulb has a special coating that prevents the release of ozone. In my view this product is a superior product over an electrostatic air purifier because of it's True HEPA filter. More air is circulated with the AC4825 and pushed through the HEPA filter which can capture 99.97% of airborne particles as small as .3 microns in size. UV-C is an added benefit because it is proven to kill viruses and bacteria.
200437
I'm no scientist but amount of ozone that is generated by a plasma device such as this is minimal but some people are more sensitive. If your looking remove odor I had great results with an ozone generator to remove smoke or other offensive odors permanently. I always put pets outside, leave for a couple hours, turn it off, and find some entertainment for a few hours before I return.
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.
994621
Supposedly the "negative ions" produced by the Truman Cell (I think?) actually reduce Ozone, according to some of the company info I read today. It even says that since the negative ions cause dust to be "heavier", not to arrange the air purifier in such a way that it draws the room air over you while sleeping. Presumably the heavier particles it's trying to capture, will land on you and you'll be breathing in the dust and pollen, etc before the Truman Cell can get them. Sounds good to me. And the air does have a weirdly fresh odor, to me. My DH, on the other hand, "don't smell anything!". (which is the whole point.) Supposedly the "negative ions" produced by the Truman Cell (I think?) actually reduce Ozone, according to some of the company info I read today. It even says that since the negative ions cause dust to be "heavier", not to arrange the air purifier in such a way that it draws the room air over you while sleeping. Presumably the heavier particles it's trying to capture, will land on you and you'll be breathing in the dust and pollen, etc before the Truman Cell can get them. Sounds good to me. And the air does have a weirdly fresh odor, to me. My DH, on the other... » Read More Supposedly the "negative ions" produced by the Truman Cell (I think?) actually reduce Ozone, according to some of the company info I read today. It even says that since the negative ions cause dust to be "heavier", not to arrange the air purifier in such a way that it draws the room air over you while sleeping. Presumably the heavier particles it's trying to capture, will land on you and you'll be breathing in the dust and pollen, etc before the Truman Cell can get them. Sounds good to me. And the air does have a weirdly fresh odor, to me. My DH, on the other hand, "don't smell anything!". (which is the whole point.) « Show Less
2183080
I just plugged it into the regular plug in the kitchen (does not require a higher volt). You probably don't want to plug it at head level, because you will smell the ozone too strong. I plugged it lower. Works good. We're pleased.
86294
Love it! I don't know about the ozone but I have owned many pets for years and my first unit was years ago and when it stopped working I tried many air cleaners and none worked on the issues that pets creates. Hope to never be without one.
1954658
This product emit ozone due to the UV-C light. High concentration of ozone is a hazard to health.Please copy and paste this link and learn some more: http://urbanclinic.net/2011/08/13/what-you-need-to-know-about-ozone-and-air-purifiers/
1306003
I had it for 2 years and never encountered this. I could see how it is possible for a unit to put out a slight ozone smell, like the smell just before it rains. No detectable smells have come from my unit, however.
918931
No, it does not generate ozone when the Plasmacluster ion function switch is on. I have had the unit running constantly since I purchased it a few months ago & not smelled anything.
997905
The high voltage may be produce ozone, which has a distinctive smell. The air produced by the air purifier does not have the smell of ozone, unlike cheaper electrostatic precipitation systems!
2074698
Not on the device I belive but dident read that into the instructions there is a lot of info on ozone on the net biggest thing is if your sensitive to Ozone it's best not to be in the room while you're doing the wash otherwise it's not that bad unless you stick your head in the washer
1271942
While I am unable to state how much ozone is produced, I can tell you how I use the unit. I put the unit into any room in my house that has an odor, run it for a couple of hours, and then let the room air out, and odor is gone. I also use it under sinks, or anywhere that I might have mold, and again it has worked very well.
689979
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.
918932
No Ozone, ( Ozone overused is not good for you). But I seem to notice the air "Tasting" dryer if it's on 24/7. So I just run it a few hours a day.
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.
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.
243796
The one I purchased was a complete unit, just plug it in and it runs, nothing fancy very basic unit. Worked very well, have only used a couple of times. I Recommend, if you like ozone odor treatments.