Guest guest Posted June 16, 2003 Report Share Posted June 16, 2003 Jeff - I'd strongly encourage you not to use an ozone producing air cleaner. Ozone is a lung irritant. As Amy pointed out they can be used in an unoccupied area and are often used to clean up a smoking room in a hotel. But don't use one where you are breathing. When I was working at the Lung Association I talked to many people who were asthmatic or chemcially sensitive who were persuaded to buy and use these machines and they caused further lung damage. There is some good info about air cleaners on the Lung Association's website: http://www.alaw.org/air_quality/indoor_air_quality/ Good luck with the clinic remodel. Hope they are at least considering low toxic materials. Amy Vashon Island SBC DSL - Now only $29.95 per month! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 17, 2003 Report Share Posted June 17, 2003 Amy, Thanks for the link! Interesting reading. I don't know the levels of ozone put out by the ionizing purifiers, but have never had a problem with mine and haven't heard of anyone having problems with such filters. The ozone emitted by the filters is just a byproduct of the process of the purifier. While I don't want too much ozone, I know the effects I have experienced with " outgassing. " Symptoms I have experienced are lightheadedness to the point of my balance being throne off, and mild headaches. The fumes can throw me off for a couple days or more. I'll take my chances with the purifiers. If we notice a lot of ozone, we may just run the purifiers at night. Thanks, Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 17, 2003 Report Share Posted June 17, 2003 We are just in the process of trying an electrostatic air purifier which plugs directly into a wall outlet. It supposedly removes the smallest allergens and irritants by trapping airborne contaminants electrostatically. It silently circulates air electronically without a fan and neutralizes odors with sanitizing ozone. It also has no filters to replace - just rinse the collection rods. Check it out at www.sharperimage.com smiles, joyce " Jeff Rogers " <jeff RawSeattle RawSeattle Re: [RawSeattle] ozone generating air cleaners are a hazard Mon, 16 Jun 2003 17:02:03 -0700 Amy, Thanks for the link! Interesting reading. I don't know the levels of ozone put out by the ionizing purifiers, but have never had a problem with mine and haven't heard of anyone having problems with such filters. The ozone emitted by the filters is just a byproduct of the process of the purifier. While I don't want too much ozone, I know the effects I have experienced with " outgassing. " Symptoms I have experienced are lightheadedness to the point of my balance being throne off, and mild headaches. The fumes can throw me off for a couple days or more. I'll take my chances with the purifiers. If we notice a lot of ozone, we may just run the purifiers at night. Thanks, Jeff _______________ MSN 8 helps eliminate e-mail viruses. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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