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Subject:
Ultraviolet Germicidal Air Duct Air Purifiers ( or UV air purifiers )
Category: Health > Conditions and Diseases Asked by: woodtup-ga List Price: $2.00 |
Posted:
19 Apr 2005 21:12 PDT
Expires: 19 May 2005 21:12 PDT Question ID: 511650 |
I found a question from 1/2004 about the Calutech UV air purifiers. After reviewing the information at http://www.UltravioletAirPurifiers.com and http://www.Purifier.org (both appear the same people as calutech.com) I bought one. I've noticed an immediate change in the air but am too concerned about UV radiation. I looked into the other one, Second Wind, as commented on on March 9th, 2005 in the 1/2004 listing, but found out from local health dept. that this catalyst type system produces ions which are a form of bad ozone. I'm pretty sure I made the right choice but want to know if someone can tell me if this UV can really penetrate my air ducts with radiation, affecting my family, or if it really is used by hospitals and is safe? |
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Re: Ultraviolet Germicidal Air Duct Air Purifiers ( or UV air purifiers )
From: kowalskiphd-ga on 19 Apr 2005 22:26 PDT |
I am aware of this brand and I can assure you that you don't need to worry about radiation going through an air duct. These operate just like the sun outside. UV from the sun will not harm you if you are indoors, eg. you don't get sunburn. The same goes for this type of UV air purifier. The radiation produced is UV radiation, not the same as radiation from something like an X-Ray machine. You are also correct about catalyst style systems. They were originally believed to eliminate VOCs but further study has determined that the hydroxyl radical produced by this type of system is short-lived. They die as fast as they are produced and don't really clean the air everywhere outside the air duct as many claim. You can learn more about this subject from your local health department, as you have referred to previously for advice, or even the EPA. What I can offer to you is a recommendation. Calutech is a superior system, an exact match in power offered by Honeywell at a fraction of the cost, and their product is USA made, not China/Malaysia, etc. like their competitor. After reviewing their site I see the FAA and United Nations have chosen this company, as well as two well known state university / colleges. I think you have made a good choice, possibly the best. |
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Re: Ultraviolet Germicidal Air Duct Air Purifiers ( or UV air purifiers )
From: kbrock101-ga on 03 Jun 2005 08:20 PDT |
I am very familiar with both compaines (Calutech and Second Wind) and both are extrememly excellent products. However, I think you have been misinformed as far as the Second Wind UV Air Purifier is considered. The Second Wind (as does all UV air purifiers) produces minut amounts of ozone...but nothing that is harmful. The ozone emitted fromt hese air purifiers is less than that of a copy machine! Read more at http://www.breathemoreeasily.com |
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