Features Of Lumipure Air Purifiers
The Lumipure Permanent Filter air purifier carries out air purification processes through an electrostatic filtration system, a HEPA filter, the patented Permanent Filter by Lumipure as well as a germicidal ultraviolet light. Each filtration stage is targeted at clearing different pollutants such as smoke and dust, pollen and pet dander. In addition, the three speed controls for the fan helps to suck air into the air purifier during the filtration process and is also claimed to be ultra quiet.
This filtration machine stands a little over two feet tall and seven inches in diameter and is made available in white or black. Apart from that, the cylindrical shape design is rather unique amongst air purifiers as it allows the air purifier to be placed neatly at a corner.
How Does A Lumipure Purifier Work?
- The electrostatic filter charges up particles in the air so that these particles will be attracted to the filter, thus increasing the filtration rate. This process will help eliminate odors from tobacco smoke as well as pollutants such as dust.
- Secondly, the HEPA filter which is capable of a higher degree of filtration, will filter out smaller particulates which passes through it. The Permanent Filter works by removing harmful particles from the filtered air going through their cylinder.
- Lastly, the ultraviolet light further sanitizes the cleaned air by killing off airborne bacteria and viruses within seconds. Ultraviolet light-bulbs will only need to be replaced after 10,000 hours of use, translating to 13 months of 24-hour, 7 days a week usage. Additionally, two ultraviolet lightbulbs come with every purchase of the Lumipure air purifier.
Filtering and Monitoring Features
IFD filters are equipped with an enlarged filtration area so that replacements will not be required. This is as filtered particles can be easily tapped out during cleaning. A quick vacuum over the filter helps to clear clogged holes and restore the filter as if it was brand new.
In addition to that, the LifeWise air purifiers come with built-in monitors designed for filter condition checking as well as to inform users of necessary cleaning through LCD display messages. Apart from that, the units are also equipped wit a timer programmable for up to 12 hours based of unsupervised operation.
LifeWise Air Purifier Styles
Two designs are the LifeWise ultra air purifier and the HEPA air purifier. These two purifiers differ in terms of their internal works and also their prices. The ultra air purifier contains an additional ultraviolet light for germicidal effects whereas the HEPA air purifier utilizes HEPA filters instead of the IFD filters.
As airborne microorganisms in the air which are too small to be removed through mechanical filtration, the germicidal ultraviolet light of LifeWise Ultra air purifiers is designed to solve this problem. Any bacteria or mold spores will be wiped out by the light, leaving filtered air free from harmful microorganisms. The UV bulbs will need regular replacements for optimum operational performance and users will be notified through the machine’s LCD display.
Conversely, the LifeWise HEPA air purifier uses True HEPA filters to reduce contaminants or allergens in the air around the house. This type of LifeWise filter is quieter as compared to the others but requires filters to be replaced.
TrueAir Air Purifier Features
The carbon pre-filter works well in reducing odors and large dust particles in the air, whilst the HEPA filter provides filtration for smaller particles.- Additionally, the optional UV light can be turned on to kill mold and bacteria that are airborne in the air you breathe.
- The downside to having three different filters is the need to replace them at different times of the year. In order to make up for this, Hamilton Beach purifiers are accompanied with a Filter Check that performs checks on the air filter conditions automatically.
- Apart from that, TrueAir air purifiers are relatively light, weighing at only 12 lbs and standing only 18 inches. This size and weight makes this Hamilton Beach Air Purifiers easily movable between the rooms in your house.
- Its neutral colors and six feet long power cord lets you place it at any strategic corner of the room without clashing with the interior decor.
Air Smart Sensor
Multiple user reviews have applauded the Air Smart Sensor which comes with each Hamilton Beach air purifier. This sensor works by analyzing the surrounding air composition and delivering the information to a display panel that rates the quality of the air. Based on the indicator, users can then choose between the three different fan speeds to purify the air in the room: Whisper Clean (good), Medium (fair) and Quick Clean (bad air quality). If users find the Quick Clean noise annoying, they should then leave the Quick Clean mode on for a couple of heavy-duty air purifying hours, and then switch to either one of the two slower speeds to maintain air quality.
Additional information can be found at the Hamilton Beach TrueAir site.
Another smart technology used by Fresh Air purifiers is the IntellAir technology which displays fan and purification settings, the remaining time for the sanitization process as well as a trigger whnever a routine cleaning is due. Also, the Fresh Air purifier comes with a 3 year warranty.
Much of the buzz caused by this Ecoquest Fresh Air purifier is the worry that the technology used also releases ozone. Ozone which is a colorless gas with a pungent smell, has been scientifically shown to be a strong oxidizing agent as well as being highly corrosive. This is why it has been regarded as a good disinfectant of microorganisms. Although the use of ozones in small quantities has not been known to cause any harm to human beings, EcoQuest has included the instructions for users to vacate the area during the purification cycle of the Fresh Air purifier programmable at 2, 4 or 6 hours.
Nevertheless, some users have testified to the smell of fresh air after a Fresh Air purification cycle whilst others smell bleach originating from the purifier. The latter group has therefore decided to stick to common mechanical filtration purifiers instead. In the end, it is within the buyers ability to decide whether the Ecoquest Fresh Air purifier is the right one for their home.
Be sure to also take a look at Ecoquest’s Fresh Air site.
Additionally, each EcoQuest air purifier also come with a five-speed fan, an Away mode feature which helps reduce mold, mildew and bacteria in unoccupied spaces, carbon filters to aid odor removal, and an ultraviolet-light ionizer. It makes up for its lack of a HEPA filter (a more popular feature in most air purifiers today) by using a technology known as “Space Certified” Radiant Catalytic Ionization (RCI), the same type of technology used to clean the air inside spacecrafts. This ionizer with ultraviolet light aims to reduce airborne contaminants and to kill most microorganisms found in the air through the process of ionization.
Could Ozone Be A Problem, Though?
Nevertheless, the ionization process does produce ozone as a byproduct. As high levels of ozone has been found by certain researchers to cause detrimental effects to human health, EcoQuest has claimed that the ozone levels emitted is within safety levels. This is as Ozone is necessary to be used in these air purifiers to turn particles in the air into ash. In spite of that, Ecoquest International has shown confidence in the cleaning abilities of their purifiers, especially in eliminating smoke and odor, and also by making more than $6000 worth of donations in air purification systems to the Pentagon following the events of September 11. Currently, this company is focusing on research and development for more advanced water and air purification technologies.
Biozone Air Purification Technologies
Biozone air cleaners merge four advanced engineered electronics methods in their purifiers to clean the indoor environment.
- Photolic ozonation (an euphemism for chemically active oxygen atoms) is applicable to eliminate odors, make harmless certain gases, and destroy live contaminants found in the air and also on top of many surfaces. In order to control the accumulation of ozone, Biozone uses SafeZone, a fail-safe method which detects ozone levels in its surrounding environment and automatically reduces its production of ozone to safer levels. However, this claim has not been scientifically tested for its effectiveness.
- Next, certain concentrated ultraviolet light is also used to kill micro organisms such as bacteria and viruses. Ultra-violet light, widely used in sanitizing scientific equipments and medical rooms helps destroy excessive ozone molecules, keeps the two systems in balance.
- In addition to that, purifying hydroxyls which can be formed from air components, aids further destruction of contaminants. The combination of ultraviolet light and purifying plasma can clean air and surfaces up to 2000 times faster than ozone alone and compared to just ultraviolet light, 180 times faster.
- Finally, the production of negative ions which attracts solid particles such as dust and pollen and even soot, helps to clear them from the environment. The Biozone air purifier then blows the purified air back into the room, carrying purifying agents to clean the air of stubborn contaminants and unpleasant odors.
This is why more and more people are considering buying an air purifier for improving their indoor air quality. A very effective type of air purifier, which helps to kill germs and bacteria present in the air, is a UV air purifier.
UV or ultraviolet air purifiers contain a germicidal ultraviolet lamp, which effectively kills and destroys all harmful bacteria, viruses, and germs in the air. When polluted air passes through the UV air cleaners, the highly concentrated light and heat of the ultraviolet lamps helps to destroy disease causing germs and bacteria, by changing their genetic make-up and leaving the organisms harmless.
Features Of Ultraviolet Air Purifiers
- UV air purifiers feature a very powerful and strong ultraviolet lamp, which helps to kill harmful organisms.
- Ultraviolet air purifiers use the principles of UV radiation to purify air.
- UV light radiation, the technology used in UV purifiers, is recommended by the Center of Disease Control for destroying harmful microorganisms, and controlling the spread of diseases and illnesses.
- The ultraviolet light causes changes in the DNA of molecules, but does not represent any danger to people as the radiation is completely contained within the purifier.
Benefits Of An Ultraviolet Air Purifier
- It can effectively destroy and kill dangerous germs and viruses, which is not something that all air purifiers can do.
- An ultraviolet purifier uses light radiation for purification, which helps to make it noiseless and silent.
- They give out such strong light and heat that any kind of germs or bacteria cannot withstand the radiation and are destroyed immediately on contact with the UV lamps.
- The high radiation alters the DNA of the germs, and they cannot reproduce further. As these germs have a very short life, and because they cannot reproduce further, their numbers reduce very swiftly. Due to this, the quality of air remains cleaner and purer for much longer.