How are different airborne contaminants treated by Air Supply products? Virus and Bacterial Germs: ------- Incinerated by the corona discharge
Odors: ------------------------------ Oxidized into deodorized compounds
Chemical Contaminants: ----------- Oxidized into benign chemicals
Dust and Dust Mites: --------------- Carbonized and vaporized by incineration
Mold: -------------------------------- Carbonized and vaporized by incineration
Second Hand Smoke: --------------- Solids are carbonized and gasses are oxidized
How does Sani-Mate differ from a HEPA filter?
HEPA filtration devices capture particles (down to 0.3 micron in size), and the filters need to be replaced. Air Supply 500B is a cold incineration device which actually destroys the airborne contaminants. Different contaminants are neutralized and destroyed in different manners, depending on their chemical properties. Sani-Mate is not a filtration device, and no parts need to be replaced or serviced.
In what other devices has corona discharge technology been used? Corona discharge technology has been used by the military, to destroy toxic biological and nerve agents in the field and in laboratories, and in industry manufacturing "clean rooms" for years. The same technological principles have only recently been miniaturized to allow for personal, portable use.
Is the 500B an ionizer?
No. 500b is a corona discharge device. An ionizer uses electrostatic precipitation to negatively charge particles. Although a corona discharge device has an ionization effect internally, it uses electronic plasma incineration, similar to a lightning strike, to destroy airborne contaminants. Corona discharge is able to destroy many more airborne contaminants than traditional ionization. The negative ions which are generated internally are neutralized by the neutral grid of the 500B before the purified air is emitted to the living space.
Is the 500B an ozone generator?
Although the 500B does emit low levels of ozone, it is not classified as an Ozone Generator.
Is the level of ozone output safe?
Yes. OSHA guidelines define permissible ozone exposure limits at 0.10 parts per million (100 parts per billion). The 500B emits between 0.02 and 0.04 parts of ozone per million (20-40 parts per billion). This is only 20 to 40% of the OSHA allowance, and is entirely safe and healthful.
Is there a tiny fan inside? I feel a slight breeze of air coming from my unit.
No, there is not a fan. The ionic corona discharge sets up a powerful, electrodynamically driven airflow, drawing pollutants into it and ejecting purified air at a velocity of about 70 feet per minute. Airflow: 70 ft./min
Ozone Level: less than 4ppm.
Air Supply AS500 Specifications
1 Full Year Warranty
2.5" H x 1.75" W x .85"D
Weighs Only 3.5 oz.
60 trillion negative ions per secondproduced internally
Power: 9-volt battery (not included)
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