On the shelves you can find a lot of air purifiers that differ in principle of operation, appearance, functionality and price. Popular devices used in everyday life in health and medical institutions include ionizers and ozonizers. For many consumers, these devices are identical. But in reality they perform different functions.
Ionizer and ozonizer - what is the difference between devices
An ionizer is a health-improving device that turns neutral atoms and molecules into ions. Designed to improve indoor air quality.
The device is equipped with a generator that generates electric charges. They, in turn, enter the tungsten filament. In the process, new ions charged by an oxygen atom appear. Ionized air is considered clean and healthy. In nature, it is found near the sea, high in the mountains. Natural sources of aeroions include conifers and ultraviolet rays.
The device and principle of operation of air ionizers
Ozonizer is a device that cleans the air of odors, bacteria, viruses, fungi and dust mites through ozone. The device produces gas from the oxygen available in the room according to the same principle as the ionizer. Strong charges emitted by an electric generator arrive at the tip of a special needle. Ozone arising in the process, interacting with microorganisms and oxidizing chemicals, is again converted into oxygen. The device is rather a medical device, often used in hospitals to disinfect indoor air.
Thus, ionizers and ozonizers have a similar mechanism of action, but perform different tasks. The former enrich the air with ions, reduce electromagnetic radiation, and purify the air of dust and viruses. Moderate ionization has a beneficial effect on humans:
- increases its productivity and stress resistance;
- strengthens the immune system;
- slows down the aging process.
The main functions of the ozonizer are disinfection and deodorization. By cleansing the air, they help reduce the incidence of SARS and influenza, and alleviate allergies.
Another significant difference between the devices is the method of application. The ionizer, as a rule, is turned on for an hour, used regardless of the presence or absence of people, the ozonizer - for 2-3 hours and only in empty rooms.
The simplest ozonizers are very compact, used to disinfect air, water, products
What is better to choose - an ionizer or an ozonizer
When choosing a device proceed from the tasks. Ionizers are appropriate in rooms with a large number of household and computer equipment. In apartments and offices, in industrial enterprises, they effectively deal with harmful electromagnetic radiation to humans. Ozonizers are more suitable for institutions with a high concentration of pathogenic microorganisms - clinics and hospitals. At home, air purification with ozone is advisable if there are often ill children, allergies.
You can choose a multifunction device. Modern universal purifiers are able to simultaneously ozonize and ionize air. They are equipped with filters that eliminate the smallest dust particles, UV irradiators for disinfecting the room.
Such devices work according to the following principle.First, air passes through a special chamber, where it decomposes into elements and is cleaned. Then it is saturated with negative ions and enters the room. In tasks ozonizer ionizers includes:
- continuously clean and refresh the air;
- eliminate allergens;
- disinfect from fungi, germs, bacteria.
Universal air purifier - ozonizer-ionizer "Altai"
What is the difference between an ionizer and a humidifier
Climatic devices, called humidifiers, are used to increase indoor humidity. Some models have additional functions, for example, purify air masses from harmful impurities or enrich them with useful components.
Humidifiers are:
- traditional
- steam;
- ultrasonic.
The principle of operation of the former is based on the effect of natural “cold” evaporation of water. Steam models function like an electric kettle. Their main disadvantage is the high power consumption. The most effective and functional, and therefore demanded form is ultrasound.
Unlike a humidifier, an ionizer cleans and refreshes the air without affecting its humidity. That is why, to improve the microclimate in the room, it is desirable to use devices at the same time. There is another option - buy a humidifier with a built-in air ionizer. Good models have low noise, no more than 40 ° C outlet temperature and precise humidity control. Modern domestic climatic devices are compact, have an elegant or unusual design.
Many modern humidifier models have an ionization function.
Advantages and disadvantages of each device
Both the ionizer and the ozonizer must be used dosed. Ozone is a fairly toxic, sharply smelling gas, which at an increased concentration reacts with human tissues, causing irritation of the mucous membrane of the respiratory tract and gas. Being a strong oxidizing agent, it destroys metals, natural rubber, polymers, and destroys equipment.
Ionizers charge microorganisms and dust particles, as a result of which they are attracted to indoor surfaces, electrodes. As a result, wet cleaning is necessary after ionization. In addition, aeroionizers contribute to the spread of viral infections if there is a sick person in the room.
It is impossible for an ozonizer to work indoors with people
The advantages of ozonizers:
- fight viruses and bacteria in an environmentally friendly way;
- affect pathogenic flora even in hard-to-reach places;
- give instant noticeable effect;
- can be applied at any convenient time;
- process a large area in one cycle;
- work without human intervention;
- increase the shelf life of products outside the refrigerator;
- eliminate unpleasant odors.
The advantages of ionizers:
- take up little space;
- can function in the presence of humans and animals;
- prevent the reproduction of harmful microorganisms;
- work silently.
So, the main action of the ozonizer is aimed at the destruction of pathogenic flora. The main task of the humidifier is to increase humidity, and the ionizer - to increase the volume of "living" air in the room.
Video with an overview of the Altai ozonizer-ionizer
