AirSoPure S-980 Air Purifier Review and Comparison
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May 1, 2004 - Airsopure Air Purifier S-980 Review
More than just a simple ionizer or HEPA air purifier the Airsopure S-980 is the multifunction air purifing machine. In my personal test I ran the unit for over one month on various settings. Though the location of the test was 4000 sq. ft. the Airsopure S-980 air purifier worked flawlessly -- Without the use of an ionizer which is key!
As many of you know, ionizers are coming under much scrutiny in recent months mainly due to their propensity to produce ozone. The Airsopure S-980 Air Purifier has an optional ionizer with manual on / off so you are in full control. This is great for asthmatics and the like who do NOT want ionizers producing excess ozone.
Even without the ionizer, the Airsopure S-980 air purifier kept the air smelling great with a rather low noise level. moreover, if needed there are 8 different speed adjustments for those needing more air purification or for areas with higher odors or pollutants.
The control panel give you complete control over this machine and
"Has over 8 speed options including a low noise sleep setting
Displays a reading of the indoor air quality
Can be controlled by a remote control
has a motion sensor that can turn the unit on and off if desired
Purifies with Activated Carbon, Photo-Catalytic Oxidation (PCO), UV Light, and a
HEPA filter - ALL in the same system.
Filter quality reading to lets you know when to replace the filter (the filter
last about 1 year and cost only $89.95 for the pre-filter, carbon portion, HEPA
filter, and the UV bulb!)"
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The PCO technology is the key here and is what sets this air purifier far apart from the competition. Photo-Catalytic Oxidation (PCO) air purifiers draw air into the photo catalytic chamber to be purified. The photo catalytic chamber consists of a high intensity UV-C ultraviolet bulb (254nm) and a Titanium Dioxide catalyst. When exposed to ultraviolet light, the photocatalyst becomes highly reactive and attacks the chemical bonds of the bio-aerosol pollutants, therefore converting the toxic compounds into benign constituents, carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O).
At initial glance the price tag might seem more than you want to spend but after a deeper look at the technology it becomes the obvious choice
The Airsopure S-980 Air Purifier gets my highest review for performance and cost.
April 16, 2004 -- Air So Purifier S-980 Air Purifier
Perhaps the most advanced air purifier for the price. This purifier has several techniques to purify the air but separates itself from the rest by using PCO technology. Next week I will follow up with a complete product review after I personally test it out.
This process utilizes low energy, ultraviolet light focused on a titanium catalyst in the presence of water vapor which generates hydroxyl radicals that destroy microbes in the air. Destroys airborne bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Ultraviolet Light attacks airborne viruses, fungi and bacteria by destroying the RNA and DNA complex. PCO also breaks down volatile organic compounds into benign constituents; such as water and carbon dioxide.
Below are manufacturer details, over the next week I will test this myself and report back with a complete write-up.
Here are the 6 steps that the S-980 uses to purify the air
Step One: Purifies the Air of Macro Particles
A treated (5) micron pre-filter removes a particles from the air larger than (5)
MICRONS, extending the life of the HEPA filter and protecting the gas absorbing
media from dust coating and fouling.
Step Two: Hospital Grade HEPA Filter Removes Allergens
A hospital grade HEPA filter removes allergens so small that they can only be
seen with a microscope. Pollen, mold, fungal spores, dust mites, cockroach dust,
tobacco smoke and bacteria are but a few examples.
Step Three: Absorbs Toxic Chemicals and Gases
A specially formulated gas absorption media absorbs automobile exhaust fumes,
organic hydrocarbons, formaldehyde from particle board used in home
construction, paint solvents, chlorine, cleaning chemicals and other fumes until
the Photo-Catalytic converter destroys the pollutants.
Step Four: “Photo-Catalytic Oxidation” Destroys Toxic Chemicals and Eliminates
Odors
Activated carbon, zeolite and potassium permanganate can rapidly absorb large
quantities of toxic fumes however this media quickly becomes saturated and
slowly releases pollutants back into the air stream. Photo-Catalytic Oxidation
converts toxic compounds, even carbon monoxide and nitrous oxide, into benign
constituents such as carbon dioxide and water without wearing out or losing its
effectiveness,
Step Five: Ultraviolet Light Kills Disease Causing Germs on Contact
Ultraviolet light 10,000 times the intensity of sunlight kills viruses and
bacteria too small to be filtered out by a HEPA filter, Ultraviolet technology
combined with Photo-Catalytic Oxidation is the most important feature in air
purification since germs are easily spread from one person to another by central
heating and air-conditioning system..
Step Six: Negative Ions Improve Sleep and Keep Air Fresh
Oxygen in the air reacts with ultraviolet light to produce email amounts of
negative ions and activated oxygen.