wjskin...the Csonka is an ozone purifier. I can't say if the information is straight or not but it does come from the EPA. I did have one of the ion/ozone generators and someone showed me this report. After that I went looking for info on the internet and found several reports and lawsuits against the machines. I just keyed in ion generators and ozone generators in the search machines. I took my machine back after reading the info. I also made copies and gave them to the manager of the store that I bought the machine from.
Here is another site and one of the Q and A from it.
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ehp/ehd/catalogue/psb_pubs/ozone_qa.htm
Q.1 Why has Health Canada issued the warning on ozone generators?
A.1 A risk evaluation by Health Canada on ozone generators in January 1999, concluded that ozone generators pose a risk to the health and safety of the public. The direct and purposeful introduction of ozone into occupied indoor environments is unacceptable and therefore should be avoided. Health Canada is concerned with the adverse health effects that may result from the deliberate exposure of the public to ozone from air cleaners that intentionally generate ozone gas (ozone generators). Ozone is an irritant gas that can cause coughs, chest discomfort, and irritation of the nose, throat, and trachea. Health Canada has received complaints from consumers of respiratory problems when using an ozone generator.
Following a review of current information and in consultation with Health Canada and others, the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) recently made the decision not to certify these products for household use and have issued new interim requirements for commercial units. This warning is aimed at addressing the devices previously certified and sold.
Q.13 Does ozone kill germs?
A.13 To be effective as a germicide, the concentration of ozone must be far greater than any human could tolerate. A study by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency indicated that ozone was not effective in killing airborne moulds and fungi, even at concentrations as high as 6 to 9 ppm.
http://www.mlmwatch.org/04C/Alpine/alpine.html
Available scientific evidence shows that, at concentrations that do not exceed public health standards, ozone is generally ineffective in controlling indoor air pollution. The concentration of ozone would have to greatly exceed health standards to be effective in removing most indoor air contaminants [8].
CigarSmoke...You can take this for what you paid for it. I am just saying that it bothered me enough to not use one. But if it works for you then no problem.
Smoke 'em if you got 'em...69
