About odor controlers

[scorpionidae]

I was wondering if any one has tried this one. The Big Blue In-Line UV Ozone Generator. Here is the link. http://www.bghydro.com/BGH/itemdesc.asp?ic=AOCBB12&eq=&Tp=

[Shallow Hal]

mate i use carbon filters .. no smell at all

[busteruk7]

no i havent used ozone generators but would like 2 and that one looks sweet as cheers for the link
cheers all :)

[mscaboo]

i also use a carbon scrubber,but a carbon scrubber will not get 100% of the odor.a combination of scrubber and a duct ozone generator would be ideal

[BriNger]

Ozone kills. It works wonders for eliminating odor... but it will probably also eliminate you, your plants, your animals, and anything else that lives. If your going to run it... nothing living should be in the same room with it... better yet , the same building as it. We use those (ozone generators) for "Mold Remediation" and they are very powerful. We make the families leave their homes for 24 hours while we keep the machines on. I suggest you don't mess with it.

[the image reaper]

I use two of these in my cabinet: http://www.1000bulbs.com/product.php?product=9135
they work great, and have NOT harmed any of my plants in any way ... I would guess perhaps your industrial units 'may' be harmful, but I've used home-type ionizers for years with no probs ... it's also always been my understanding, from reading up on them, that ionizers are no good for killing molds and funguses ... in this day of frivolous lawsuits, I hardly think major manufacturers would be selling ionizers for your home and kitchen, if they were unsafe ... :smokin:

[bongerstonerd00d]

"Ozone Generators that are Sold as Air Cleaners: An Assessment of Effectiveness and Health Consequences"
Contents
Introduction and Purpose
What is ozone?
How is ozone harmful?

Ozone Heath Effects and Standards
Is there such a thing as "good ozone," and "bad ozone"?
Are ozone generators effective in controlling indoor air pollution?
If I follow manufacturers' directions, can I be harmed?
Why is it difficult to control ozone exposure with an ozone generator?
Can ozone be used in unoccupied spaces?
What other methods can be used to control indoor air pollution?
Conclusions
Recommendation
Additional Resources

Publications
Information Sources
Bibliography
To order any of our indoor air publications
There is a large body of written material on ozone and the use of ozone indoors. However, much of this material makes claims or draws conclusions without substantiation and sound science. In developing Ozone Generators that are Sold as Air Cleaners, the EPA reviewed a wide assortment of this literature, including information provided by a leading manufacturer of ozone generating devices. In keeping with EPA's policy of insuring that the information it provides is based on sound science, only peer reviewed, scientifically supported findings and conclusions were relied upon in developing this document.
Several brands of ozone generators have EPA establishment number on their packaging. This number helps EPA identify the specific facility that produces the product. THE DISPLAY OF THIS NUMBER DOES NOT IMPLY EPA ENDORSEMENT OR SUGGEST IN ANY WAY THAT EPA HAS FOUND THE PRODUCT TO BE EITHER SAFE OR EFFECTIVE.

Please Note: EPA does not certify air cleaning devices. The Agency does not recommend air cleaning devices or manufacturers. If you need information on specific devices or manufacturers, one resource you can consult is the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) 1111 19th Street, NW, Suite 402, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 872-5955 www.aham.org . AHAM also provides information on air cleaners on their AHAM-certified Clean Air Delivery Rate site at www.cadr.org AHAM conducts four certification programs for each category - room air cleaners, room air conditioners, dehumidifiers and refrigerator/freezers. The air cleaner certification program is known as AC-1. The American Lung Association has an Air Cleaning Device fact sheet at: www.lungusa.org/air/air00_aircleaners.html There are other resources provided in this fact sheet.


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Additional Resources

The Inside Story: A Guide to Indoor Air Quality EPA Publication Number: 402-K-93-007
Indoor Air Pollution: An Introduction for Health Professionals EPA Publication Number: 402-R-94-007

Residential Air Cleaning Devices: A Summary of Available Information EPA Publication Number: 4001-90-002, February 1990

Residential Air Cleaners - Indoor Air Facts No. 7 EPA Publication Number: 20A-4001, February 1990

Ozone Generators That are Sold as Air Cleaners (only available via the web site and from IAQINFO)

Introduction and Purpose
Ozone generators that are sold as air cleaners intentionally produce the gas ozone. Often the vendors of ozone generators make statements and distribute material that lead the public to believe that these devices are always safe and effective in controlling indoor air pollution. For almost a century, health professionals have refuted these claims (Sawyer, et. al 1913; Salls, 1927; Boeniger, 1995; American Lung Association, 1997; Al-Ahmady, 1997). The purpose of this document is to provide accurate information regarding the use of ozone-generating devices in indoor occupied spaces. This information is based on the most credible scientific evidence currently available.

Some vendors suggest that these devices have been approved by the federal government for use in occupied spaces. To the contrary, NO agency of the federal government has approved these devices for use in occupied spaces. Because of these claims, and because ozone can cause health problems at high concentrations, several federal government agencies have worked in consultation with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to produce this public information document.

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What is Ozone?
Ozone is a molecule composed of three atoms of oxygen. Two atoms of oxygen form the basic oxygen molecule--the oxygen we breathe that is essential to life. The third oxygen atom can detach from the ozone molecule, and re-attach to molecules of other substances, thereby altering their chemical composition. It is this ability to react with other substances that forms the basis of manufacturersâ?? claims.

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How is Ozone Harmful?
The same chemical properties that allow high concentrations of ozone to react with organic material outside the body give it the ability to react with similar organic material that makes up the body, and potentially cause harmful health consequences. When inhaled, ozone can damage the lungs (see - "Ozone and Your Health" - www.epa.gov/airnow/brochure.html). Relatively low amounts can cause chest pain, coughing, shortness of breath, and, throat irritation. Ozone may also worsen chronic respiratory diseases such as asthma and compromise the ability of the body to fight respiratory infections. People vary widely in their susceptibility to ozone. Healthy people, as well as those with respiratory difficulty, can experience breathing problems when exposed to ozone. Exercise during exposure to ozone causes a greater amount of ozone to be inhaled, and increases the risk of harmful respiratory effects. Recovery from the harmful effects can occur following short-term exposure to low levels of ozone, but health effects may become more damaging and recovery less certain at higher levels or from longer exposures (US EPA, 1996a, 1996b).


I'll use carbon and never invite anyone over if it gets too smelly. Doesn't sound like this is the route to go to me. Cig smoking does not give you cancer if you smoke one cig either. But if you smoke for 20 years, you certainly increase your chances of getting lung cancer, heart disease, whatever...........



b0nger

[Jdog7000]

I'll get a carbon filter.