the CFL Odor Ionizer Bulbs Work !

OK ... I just received two of the 23-watt CFL Air Purifiers ... 23-watt draw, 100-watt equivalent, red spectrum ... built-in ionizer, ... I put both into my 2'x4'x8' cabinet, and yes, they DO work ... I have four plants in veg right now, going into flower in another week or so, (3 plants are NYCdiesel and SAGE, stinky) and these lights definitely work ... BUT, these are my first CFL lamps, and I was surprised at the heat output ... I have an extremely accurate infrared thermometer, and surface temp on these CFLs is 179 degrees Fahrenheit (compared to 91 degrees on my 4-ft flourescent tubes) ... not a problem, if youre aware of it ...
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http://www.1000bulbs.com/product.php?product=9135

I'm using one of the 42 watt ones and it does work as long as there's air flow.

yeah, I do have airflow, not as much as I'd like, though ... the 23-watter was the biggest one my supplier stocks, but I got 2 of them ... question: do all CFLs run hot like these ?? :smokin:

So there was a noticable difference before and after? Never heard of those bulbs, might get 1 or two.

i have some CFLs and i mean now that i have my closet closed up tight as i can get it i see more of a heat difference and thats with a fan running all the time, but normally there isn't much heat made off of them from what i've seen

GG23

nice i want some of these have anybody got a link
cheers all :)

http://www.1000bulbs.com/product.php?product=9135

thats the Link, it was posted on the original post ... :smokin:

reaper.. tell us more about the smell ..

does it get rid of the odor..or just mask it.. DOes it completley get rid of it?

thanks
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i looked on thesite and they look the ame as the regular bulbs how does it mask the smell? or cover it up/take care of it?
GG23

it states the details right there, if you click on the link ... damn, do I have to read it to you ?

I'm using an ozonelite and it doesn't completely get rid of the smell. The linked bulb seems to use the same technology and is a lot cheaper, there's a titanium coating on the bulb that destroys odors and bacteria.

It's an ion thing.
My cfl's run hot. I use it on my clones .The cfl keeps the medium warm. It works way better then regular flouro's. But I use a 150 watt output cfl.I think it's like 65 watts.If you have a heat pad it doesn't matter.

I just put my odor bulb in front of the air outlet and increased the airflow and it really seems to be eliminating all of the odors.

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http://www.1000bulbs.com/product.php?product=9135

thats the Link, it was posted on the original post ... :smokin:

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cheerz dude
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And I'm getting this nice fresh smell.

I pondered why mine seems to work fine, and others didn't have such good results ... my cabinet does not have nearly as much airflow as I had hoped for, I will need to be getting a better fan arrangement ... so, the bulbs have more time to treat the cabinet air ... if I had better airflow, it is possible the bulbs wont work as well ... ??? ... just a theory, but it might explain the differences ... :smokin:

Well I think that if the air moving out of the area is flowing over the bulb, the odors will be eliminated much better.

how much heat does it give off?

there is a company now that makes a spray on titanium dioxide coating.. reccomends you use it on everything that comes in contact with UV light.. like kitchen countertops and stuff.. it comes in an aresol can and I can probably dig up a link if necessary.. Im thinking of spraying it on the mylar.. Their ad says it lasts a year.

Im pretty sure these lights are ozone creating lights (not ion) but I cant remember where I read that..

is it TCPI?

http://www.tcpi.com/Default.aspx

I wish they made them in a higher wattage...I need all the lumens I can get with the space i have for bulbs, so i can't afford to take out a 85 watt CFL and replace it with a 23watt....

Alright people lets get crazy.. TiO2 is a readily available product.. it sells on ebay for $5 per POUND at 99% pure..

Wikipedia says:

Titanium dioxide is thus added to paints, cements, windows, tiles, or other products for sterilizing, deodorizing and anti-fouling properties and is also used as a hydrolysis catalyst. As TiO2 is exposed to UV light, it becomes increasingly hydrophilic, thus it can be used for anti-fogging coatings or self-cleaning windows. TiO2 incorporated into outdoor building materials can substantially reduce concentrations of airborne pollutants such as volatile organic compounds and NOx.

Now some genius figured out if you put it on a light bulb that emits UV light.. and charge 2x as much..

Ok so you think there is more to it?? I bet not.. TiO2 is also used in sunblock lots because it ABSORBS UV light (and makes O3) and reflects other spectrums so here is your hint.. that high ass temp on the cfl is probably due to the coating and will in effect be due to the light reflected back into the tube by the coating.

My proposal? Buy a pound of this stuff and sprinkle it on the floor of your grow room.. uv light should activate it and it should keep your place smelling good as it gets.

thas a pretty good proposal... nice critical thinking... now where can i get this stuff??

ebay or many other places.. just search for titanium dioxide