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From: adam@lamont.Columbia.edu (adam levin)
Newsgroups: sci.electronics
Subject: Re: homebrew air ionizer?
Message-ID: <475@lamont.Columbia.edu>
Date: 6 Apr 88 14:57:25 GMT
References: <867@hjuxa.UUCP>
Organization: Lamont-Doherty Geological Observatory N.Y.
Lines: 18
Keywords: air ioniozer
Summary: Be careful

In article <867@hjuxa.UUCP>, pzl@hjuxa.UUCP (pzl) writes:
>
...
> I want to build my own air filter/air ionizer (negative ion generator).
> Bionair, Norelco, and a few other manufacturers have the units for over
> $100, and it seems like it should be easy/cheaper to make one.
...

I remember reading that some poorly designed NIGs that were being sold
put out ozone.  A nice thing to have in the atmosphere, but dangerous
in your house.  I think you may be better off checking Consumer Reports,
then spending the money for a quality unit.
-Adam Levin

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