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I just got a commercial Ozone Generator

Scarpozzi

Scarpozzi

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China makes these. I was watching an automotive restoration show and they used one to battle mold/mildew smells. The sunroof in my 4Runner leaked a few times and despite drying it out, it hasn't smelled right since.

Anyone used one? Got any pointers for steering clear while using one since Ozone is bed for you?
 
Scarpozzi said:
China makes these. I was watching an automotive restoration show and they used one to battle mold/mildew smells. The sunroof in my 4Runner leaked a few times and despite drying it out, it hasn't smelled right since.

Anyone used one? Got any pointers for steering clear while using one since Ozone is bed for you?
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Were a gas mask?
 
I experimented with one once just for fun. I was just curious to try it so I turned it on in the bedroom for like an hour. It's probably not bad to be exposed to it momentarily but definitely use it in an area you won't be spending time in. Like turn it on, come back later, turn it off, then come back later, type deal.
 
Red Squirrel said:
I experimented with one once just for fun. I was just curious to try it so I turned it on in the bedroom for like an hour. It's probably not bad to be exposed to it momentarily but definitely use it in an area you won't be spending time in. Like turn it on, come back later, turn it off, then come back later, type deal.
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I had a small one years ago. I can't remember the company that sold them... It was a small night-light sized plug. I used to run it in my bathroom constantly. The one I bought was about $50 shipped and it will blast a 500 sq ft room in an hour.

I'm planning on setting the timer to hold a few mornings and hitting my crawlspace for 4 hours at a time....then blasting the space with positive airflow from some fans at lunch before my kids get home from school.
 
After running it in a confined space, I went to turn it off and got mild throat irritation and my skin smelled like ozone afterwards. I had very minimal exposure buy that's going to change how I use it. I'm going to be a lot more cautious.

I can see how people could ruin themselves with one of these machines. I was most surprised of how it bonded to my hand when I recovered the machine.
 
Red Squirrel said:
I experimented with one once just for fun. I was just curious to try it so I turned it on in the bedroom for like an hour. It's probably not bad to be exposed to it momentarily but definitely use it in an area you won't be spending time in. Like turn it on, come back later, turn it off, then come back later, type deal.
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If I'm not mistaken my Brother HL-5470dw laser printer puts out ozone. I smell it (something!) pretty strongly when I do large print jobs (e.g. a 50 page duplexed manual). I figure it's not good for me and try not to hang out in the room (my kitchen) when this is going on. The smell goes away pretty quickly.
 
Muse said:
If I'm not mistaken my Brother HL-5470dw laser printer puts out ozone. I smell it (something!) pretty strongly when I do large print jobs (e.g. a 50 page duplexed manual). I figure it's not good for me and try not to hang out in the room (my kitchen) when this is going on. The smell goes away pretty quickly.
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Hmm never considered that smell was ozone, but yeah laser printers do have a distinct smell and it could very well be as there is a high voltage generator in there to generate the charge for the toner to stick on the drum. Though the toner melting might also contribute. Either way it may not be too healthy to be around printers all the time. Ex: in an office near the printer room or something.
 
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I already knew everything in that article before I bought the device. It's very clear to me that there's something to this thing...and I'm aware of the danger. There are small air cleaners that are ozone generators. This machine isn't large, but it's also not an air cleaner... It's not something I'll use if we're planning on being in the house that day...
 
Ozone is pretty nasty to be breathing. I've done decently large scale reactions with it and yeah, it can burn the shit out of your throat. I'd air it out for sure.
 
Home restoration companies use them to clear out smoke smell after a fire. When my parents had a house fire they put a bunch of big ones in the basement. I think they also acted as dehumidifiers, they basically help dry and clean the air at same time and it smelled like ozone.
 
It has the same smell the air does after a rain/thunder storm. We use them to remove smoke damage. Let the area air out after use and or limit run time.
 
Red Squirrel said:
Hmm never considered that smell was ozone, but yeah laser printers do have a distinct smell and it could very well be as there is a high voltage generator in there to generate the charge for the toner to stick on the drum. Though the toner melting might also contribute. Either way it may not be too healthy to be around printers all the time. Ex: in an office near the printer room or something.
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I've smelled the same smell with other laser printers. I think I heard that it's ozone.

A search produced: "As a normal part of the printing process, the high voltages inside the printer can produce a corona discharge that generates a small amount of ionized oxygen and nitrogen, which react to form ozone and nitrogen oxides."

I don't know what it is I'm smelling, whether it's ozone or maybe nitrogen oxides. Anyway, I figure it can't be good for me and try to not hang out in the room if it's really noticeable. It goes away quickly.
 
Be careful, ozone can also increase the likelihood of combustion. If you're using it in a garage, be sure to air it out well afterwards.
 
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