Water Softeners and Air Filtration Systems - Ionic Breeze
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Patwwjd
04-09-06, 04:16 PM
I have a model S1637, and the fuse is blown.
It is soldered to a circuit board. I tried another fuse which radio shack sold me saying it should work.
It did not/blew again.
Exactly what type fuse should I get?
Also should I look for something else that would cause the fuse to blow?
It is soldered to a circuit board. I tried another fuse which radio shack sold me saying it should work.
It did not/blew again.
Exactly what type fuse should I get?
Also should I look for something else that would cause the fuse to blow?
furd
04-09-06, 08:39 PM
Fuses rarely just "blow" without there being something wrong. The fact that your replacement fuse also blew is a pretty good indication that something is definitely wrong.
I'm pretty sure that the fuse is not the problem although I do not have any insight as to what the problem may be.
I'm pretty sure that the fuse is not the problem although I do not have any insight as to what the problem may be.
Patwwjd
04-11-06, 06:22 PM
Thanks for quick reply.
Would you have any idea of where to get info on circuit board?
I felt same way before replacing fuse, but thought it was worth a try.
Would you have any idea of where to get info on circuit board?
I felt same way before replacing fuse, but thought it was worth a try.
What the?
04-12-06, 07:59 AM
An air cleaner that does little cleaning
consumerreports.com
Our latest tests show that the Sharper Image Ionic Breeze Professional with OzoneGuard is as ineffective as earlier versions and, unlike most room air cleaners, emits ozone as a byproduct. Based on its poor performance, we do not recommend it.
Sharper Image began offering its Professional Series air cleaners with the new OzoneGuard catalyst in July 2005 as Consumer Reports' October report on air cleaners went to press. Our air-cleaning tests show that the Ionic Breeze with OzoneGuard does a poor job of removing smoke, dust, and pollen particles from the air when new and after 500 hours of continuous use. We consider any air cleaner with a clean air delivery rate (CADR) of under 100 to be ineffective; CADR values for the Ionic Breeze were consistently in the 20s for dust and smoke and in the 30s for pollen. Indeed, our highest-rated air cleaner removed particles from the air roughly 20 times faster than the Ionic Breeze Professional.
Ozone is also a concern, especially for people with asthma and respiratory allergies, which ozone can aggravate. While earlier versions of the Ionic Breeze significantly exceeded the ozone limit in the voluntary, industry-standard Underwriters Laboratory test, the Ionic Breeze with OzoneGuard still adds ozone to the air, measuring just within the test limit.
The bottom line: The Sharper Image Ionic Breeze Professional with OzoneGuard does little to clean the air. If you own one, try returning it for a refund. Also remember that even the best air cleaner may be a questionable investment, since there's little medical evidence that air cleaners alone reduce the effects of indoor pollutants for those with asthma and allergies.
consumerreports.com
Our latest tests show that the Sharper Image Ionic Breeze Professional with OzoneGuard is as ineffective as earlier versions and, unlike most room air cleaners, emits ozone as a byproduct. Based on its poor performance, we do not recommend it.
Sharper Image began offering its Professional Series air cleaners with the new OzoneGuard catalyst in July 2005 as Consumer Reports' October report on air cleaners went to press. Our air-cleaning tests show that the Ionic Breeze with OzoneGuard does a poor job of removing smoke, dust, and pollen particles from the air when new and after 500 hours of continuous use. We consider any air cleaner with a clean air delivery rate (CADR) of under 100 to be ineffective; CADR values for the Ionic Breeze were consistently in the 20s for dust and smoke and in the 30s for pollen. Indeed, our highest-rated air cleaner removed particles from the air roughly 20 times faster than the Ionic Breeze Professional.
Ozone is also a concern, especially for people with asthma and respiratory allergies, which ozone can aggravate. While earlier versions of the Ionic Breeze significantly exceeded the ozone limit in the voluntary, industry-standard Underwriters Laboratory test, the Ionic Breeze with OzoneGuard still adds ozone to the air, measuring just within the test limit.
The bottom line: The Sharper Image Ionic Breeze Professional with OzoneGuard does little to clean the air. If you own one, try returning it for a refund. Also remember that even the best air cleaner may be a questionable investment, since there's little medical evidence that air cleaners alone reduce the effects of indoor pollutants for those with asthma and allergies.
Patwwjd
04-13-06, 07:03 PM
That's very interesting. I really had no clue about the ozone.
Gives me a whole new outlook about using it.
Thanks.
Gives me a whole new outlook about using it.
Thanks.
What the?
04-14-06, 06:24 AM
Search the net, you'll find other studies that had similar results.
I have bad allergies, but I found that the newer whole house filters help alot. Our old furnace had a standard 1" thick filter. Now I have one that is 6" thick (you'll have to modify your air exchanger). I change it often, and there's alot less dust in the house.
I have bad allergies, but I found that the newer whole house filters help alot. Our old furnace had a standard 1" thick filter. Now I have one that is 6" thick (you'll have to modify your air exchanger). I change it often, and there's alot less dust in the house.