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- Circulates electronically
- No Filters Needed
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Ionic Breeze Plug-In Bathroom Air Purifier
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Ionic Breeze® Quadra™ Silent Air Purifier
- What do the Ionic Breeze® Quadra® and the Ionic Breeze® GP do?
- What is the most important difference between the GP and the Quadra?
- Are the Quadra and GP equally effective for collecting particles?
- Is the Ionic Breeze GP ultraviolet light safe?
- Are there other air cleaners with UV germicidal lamps? Is this idea new?
- What are the benefits of the UVC germicidal lamp?
- Is the Ionic Breeze Quadra effective against allergens?
- How expensive is an Ionic Breeze compared to a HEPA air cleaner?
- How do the Ionic Breeze GP and Quadra clean the air?
- How do the Ionic Breeze GP and Quadra move air without a motor or fan?
- Is Ionic Breeze technology effective against allergens?
- Why should I run my air cleaner continuously?
- What size and type of particles do the Ionic Breeze GP and Quadra trap?
- Does the room size affect how the Ionic Breeze GP or Quadra clean?
- In what size room are the Ionic Breeze GP or Quadra effective?
- What effect does an air cleaner's "high air velocity" have on air quality?
- How often do the collection blades need to be cleaned?
- How are the collection blades cleaned?
- What can be done if the Ionic Breeze starts to make noise?
- What is the fresh scent the Ionic Breeze sometimes produces?
- Is the Ionic Breeze GP or Quadra an "ozone generator"?
- What is CADR?
- Does CADR measure the effectiveness of the Ionic Breeze GP or Quadra?
1. What do the Ionic Breeze® Quadra® and the Ionic Breeze® GP do?
The Quadra and GP models of the Ionic Breeze Silent Air Purifier are
efficient, high-quality air cleaners that circulate air with silent
electronic propulsion. Both products operate silently and continuously,
with very low power demands. Both trap airborne irritants, bacteria,
allergens, dust and other contaminants on permanent, stainless steel
collection blades. Costly replacement filters are not required.
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2. What is the most important difference between the GP and the Quadra?
The new Ionic Breeze GP features the added benefit of germicidal
protection provided by a built-in Philips Ultraviolet Germicidal
Sterilamp®.
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3. Are the Quadra and GP equally effective for collecting particles?
Both units are about equally effective in the same size room, but
because of differences in size and operation, the airflow coming from
the front of the unit may not feel the same. The collection grid on the
GP is nearly 20% larger than the Quadra's grid, so trapped particles
cover a larger area and require less frequent cleaning.
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4. Is the Ionic Breeze GP ultraviolet light safe?
Yes. The germ-killing UVC light is created by a Philips Sterilamp,
manufactured in Holland; it resembles an ordinary fluorescent tube. In
the Ionic Breeze GP, this Sterilamp is completely shielded inside the
unit and meets all government safety standards for home appliances.
(The visible blue light is not the UVC, which is invisible.) The
Sterilamp turns off automatically when the back panel is removed. There
are important usage and safety guidelines in the instructions, but the
Ionic Breeze GP is as safe as other common electric appliances, even in
homes with pets and toddlers.
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5. Are there other air cleaners with UV germicidal lamps? Is this idea new?
There are no other air purifiers on the market that match Ionic Breeze
GP's unique technology and features — totally silent operation;
ultra-low power consumption; no replacement filters; continuous 24-7
operation; plus UV germicidal protection. There are a handful of
HEPA-style air cleaners with built-in UVC ultraviolet germicidal
irradiation, but they have initial purchase prices in the range of
$1,000 to $1,700 — with significant added downstream costs for
replacement filters and power.
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6. What are the benefits of the UVC germicidal lamp?
In the Ionic Breeze GP, the Philips Sterilamp helps to kill a wide
variety of airborne bacteria, mold and viruses that circulate into the
unit. The specific energy found in the photons of UVC ultraviolet light
— at a wavelength in the range of 254 nanometers — is just the right
amount to physically destroy the DNA of microorganisms. This
ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) technology has been used for
decades in hospitals, health-care clinics, the food industry and
elsewhere to reduce bacteria, mold and viruses. Viruses are especially
susceptible to destruction by brief exposure to UVC light. You are
welcome to research the basics of UVGI yourself on the Web to learn
about the full range of infectious microorganisms that are destroyed by
this particular wavelength. Start by going to www.sharperimage.com/GP.
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7. Is the Ionic Breeze Quadra effective against allergens?
Ionic Breeze is the better choice for home use. Both HEPA and Ionic
Breeze effectively remove airborne particles in submicron ranges. HEPA
(High Efficiency Particulate Arresting) technology drives air by fan
through a super-fine disposable filter made of paper. Ionic Breeze is
preferable because:
- Ionic Breeze's permanent collectors simply wipe clean. Ionic Breeze
has no disposable filters to find, buy, store and replace. HEPA
machines require expensive replacement filters.
- Ionic Breeze is silent, runs on 10 watts (Quadra) or 28 watts (GP)
and is designed to clean the air continuously. HEPA machines are noisy,
use up to 10 times the power and are impractical to run continuously.
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8. How expensive is an Ionic Breeze compared to a HEPA air cleaner?
The initial purchase prices for an Ionic Breeze air purifier and a
good-quality HEPA air cleaner are close — about $350. But the annual
operating costs for a HEPA are much higher. Ionic Breeze runs 24 hours
a day on no more than 10 (or 28) watts — like a night-light; a HEPA's
motor-driven fan demands up to 250 watts. With a HEPA, one would pay
about $150 more per year for electricity. What's more, the Ionic Breeze
has no expensive replacement filters, so there are no added costs. In
contrast, a HEPA will typically cost an additional $150 every year for
filter replacements. That's why we say the Ionic Breeze is "practically
free". Your $300 savings — compared to a HEPA — means the Ionic Breeze
pays for itself in 14 months. For the same results, a HEPA will cost
$1,500 more over a five-year period.
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9. How do the Ionic Breeze GP and Quadra clean the air?
They clean by trapping airborne particles as they circulate past an
array of electrically charged stainless steel blades. Contaminated air
from the room is drawn in through the vents at the back of the unit. As
the particles enter, they are electrically charged and are attracted to
the oppositely charged collection blades inside. These charged
particles will stick to the blades until wiped off by the user.
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10. How do the Ionic Breeze GP and Quadra move air without a motor or fan?
A regular fan works by rotating and physically pushing air with its
blades. In a typical HEPA air filter, a noisy motor will power a
rotating fan that makes noise as it spins. In contrast, Ionic Breeze
works by using electrostatic forces to move air molecules — think of
the power of same-pole magnets to push away from each other; the
process is proprietary and patented (Zenion Effect Technology U.S.
Patent No. 4,789,801). This solid-state technology uses an electrical
charge to create air that is densely packed with positively charged
ions and negatively charged electrons. (An ion is an atom with a
positive or negative charge.) This "electronic linear propulsion" is
absolutely silent.
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11. Is Ionic Breeze technology effective against allergens?
Ionic Breeze technology has been extensively tested at two prominent
U.S. universities and at America's foremost allergy research center. In
one recent report, the center's director wrote, "When running (Ionic
Breeze) in a house with a cat, results provide overwhelming evidence
that the Ionic Breeze can remove large quantities of cat allergen from
the air; that the quantities collected suggest that it can clean large
volumes of air.." Other tests — which are ongoing — show that Ionic
Breeze does a great job capturing particles that contain pollen and
other airborne irritants.
Used in conjunction with other allergen removal steps suggested by
medical specialists (e.g., limiting carpeting in the home and using
mite-proof bedding), the reduction in airborne particles by the Ionic
Breeze helps to create a low-allergen environment.
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12. Why should I run my air cleaner continuously?
To be truly effective, ALL air cleaners should be run continuously. Our
own tests, and those of others, confirm that indoor air pollution
rapidly returns to pretreatment levels when an air filter is turned
off. Air cleaners with noisy fans and big 250-watt power demands are
rarely run continuously for obvious reasons. In contrast, Ionic Breeze
is DESIGNED to run 24 hours a day, every day of the year. First, Ionic
Breeze technology is TOTALLY SILENT and second, it's powered by no more
than 10 (or 28) watts.
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13. What size and type of particles do the Ionic Breeze GP and Quadra trap?
Ionic Breeze technology is effective at trapping airborne particles
ranging in size from .05 to 30 microns. (A micron is SMALL. The width
of a human hair ranges from 50 to 200 microns!) The very small
particles include tobacco smoke, viruses and some allergens;
medium-size particles include other kinds of smoke, bacteria and other
types of allergens; and larger-size particles include mold spores,
pollen and dust.
14. Does the room size affect how the Ionic Breeze GP or Quadra clean?
The size of a room affects the time it takes to reduce airborne
particles to the lowest concentration. Additionally, other important
environmental factors can affect particle levels, including:
- Types of flooring and carpeting
- Furniture type and quantity
- Presence of pets
- Activity in a room
- Ventilation
- Level of outdoor air pollution
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15. In what size room are the Ionic Breeze GP or Quadra effective?
Any size room will benefit from the continuous removal of harmful
particles from the air. As a general guideline, we suggest one Ionic
Breeze Silent Air Purifier for areas up to about 500 square feet (one
large room or two smaller rooms). While both models are effective,
Ionic Breeze GP has greater air — cleaning capacity than the Quadra —
with about 18% more collection area, a 5-minute boost function and UVC
germicidal protection.
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16. What effect does an air cleaner's "high air velocity" have on air quality?
In actual room settings, an air cleaner's high air velocity tends to
agitate and disturb small particles that have settled in carpets and
upholstery, on floors, tables and shelves. The Ionic Breeze GP and
Quadra, in contrast, have slow air velocity, which helps them to
maintain consistent quality and cleanliness of indoor air as they
operate 24-7.
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17. How often do the collection blades need to be cleaned?
Depending upon the amount of air pollutants, the collection blades
should be wiped or rinsed clean about every two weeks, or anytime the
Ionic Breeze makes an audible sound or whenever the cleaning indicator
light flashes. (NOTE: Because smoke and airborne residue from burning
wood, wax logs or candles is so substantial, we recommend wiping the
blades clean as soon as possible after enjoying a fire or candlelight.)
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18. How are the collection blades cleaned?
Simply slide out the collection blades and wipe them clean with a damp
cloth, paper towel or sponge. The blades also may be rinsed clean under
the tap or with a kitchen sprayer. (NOTE: It is very important that the
collection blades are allowed to dry completely before sliding them
back into the main housing.)
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19. What can be done if the Ionic Breeze starts to make noise?
If basic cleaning fails to stop the noise, try the following special cleaning tips:
- Unplug the unit and remove the collection grid.
- Invert, rotate and shake the unit for several minutes. This
aggressive action will cause the internal cleaning beads to scrape the
ionizing wires inside the unit. Noise can be caused by particles
clinging to the wires and the cleaning beads are designed to get rid of
these small particles.
- The above procedure may require several attempts.
- With the grid removed, up-end the unit and shake out collected dust from the base.
Plug the unit back in and listen. If the noise persists:
- Unplug the unit and remove the grid.
- Remove the back cover to expose the germicidal lamp area. (GP model only.)
- Use compressed/canned air to blow away debris and dust from the
wire and any visible parts inside the unit. (A hand-held hair dryer can
also be used.)
Reassemble the unit and test again. If the noise persists, cautiously try the following:
- Unplug the unit and remove the collection grid.
- Use a cotton swab taped to a stick, cardboard from a dry-cleaner
hanger, or a long tube of rolled newspaper to wipe down the ionizing
wires inside. These thin wires run down the entire length of the unit.
Use only gentle pressure to avoid breaking the wires.
- Blow away dust using canned/compressed air and reassemble the unit.
This should be a "last-ditch" effort, since too much pressure could
break the wires and cause the unit to become defective. If the wires
break or the noise persists, call 1-800-344-5555 for further assistance.
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20. What is the fresh scent the Ionic Breeze sometimes produces?
That faint scent is ozone (O3), a molecule consisting of three oxygen
atoms. It is a common component of outdoor air. The U.S. government has
set safe standards for ozone and the Ionic Breeze GP complies with
those standards.
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21. Is the Ionic Breeze GP or Quadra an "ozone generator"?
No, they are not. An ozone generator is a device specifically designed
to produce large amounts of ozone as its primary method of treating and
removing odors from indoor air. The EPA regards such ozone generators
as unsafe for home use. The Ionic Breeze GP and Quadra, in contrast,
release only small, trace amounts of ozone — sufficient to eliminate
many common household odors but insufficient to cause any concern.
Because this amount is so small and incidental, Ionic Breeze Silent Air
Purifiers are considered not to be ozone generators. Ionic Breeze GP
and Quadra are electrostatic air cleaners that meet all government
standards for safety, including ozone release.
The Ionic Breeze complies with U.S. safety standards for low ozone
emission (less than 50 parts per billion). We recommend that
individuals with a history of respiratory disease consult their doctor
about possible heightened sensitivity to very low ozone.
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22. What is CADR?
CADR stands for Clean
Air Delivery Rate, and it is a way to measure how fast an air cleaner
removes airborne contaminants over a short period of time. CADR is a
standard laboratory test for some manufacturers in the air-cleaner
industry, using a specific size chamber with premeasured levels of
airborne particulates.
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23. Does CADR measure the effectiveness of the Ionic Breeze GP or Quadra?
No, not at all. CADR is not designed to test the new Ionic Breeze
technology, which has a low air-speed flow versus conventional kinds of
air cleaners that rely on a high-speed airflow for their operation. One
key to the Ionic Breeze's efficiency and effectiveness is its silent,
24-hour operation. Its airflow is slower but constant.
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