Disinfection can be different, but its main direction is the neutralization of viruses and bacteria. Ozonizers for air and water have recently become increasingly popular, and this is no coincidence, since ozone can not only disinfect, but also destroy unpleasant odors and neutralize toxins.
But how to choose a really good device and use it correctly so as not to harm your health? I will talk about this in detail in the rating, and also give descriptions of popular ozonizer models so that you can choose the best one.
Why do you need an ozonizer?
An ozonator allows you to obtain a modification of oxygen - ozone gas - at home or in an industrial environment. This substance is obtained by passing an electrical discharge or a stream of ultraviolet radiation through oxygen. A rapid oxidation reaction occurs, during which all kinds of impurities and suspended matter dissolved in the air are destroyed, and various harmful and pathogenic bacteria and microorganisms are burned.
The process is known to anyone who has had to be outside after a thunderstorm. Lightning discharges generate a huge amount of ozone in the air, a specific smell appears, and breathing becomes easy and pleasant.
Modern technologies make it possible to create compact and reliable devices that can saturate the atmosphere of residential and industrial buildings with ozone, thereby disinfecting the environment in which people live and work. Such devices, ozone generators, are called ozonizers.
The ozonator consists of the following components:
- high voltage source;
- a chamber where a high-voltage electrical discharge occurs, generating the appearance of a triatomic gas.
A fan is installed in the case, blowing through the chamber and creating a flow of ozonated air. The room atmosphere is saturated with ozone. The device can be equipped with dust filters that trap large particles and suspensions.
Why do you need an ozonizer:
- An ozonator operating indoors allows you to destroy mold, mildew, fungal spores, parasites, and mites. Unpleasant odors, for example from recent renovations, are eliminated. The indoor atmosphere becomes clean and safe to breathe.
- If you pass the resulting gas through water, it will be disinfected, more effectively than when treated with chlorine or other reagents. After a short time, the purified water is ready for consumption and does not contain any harmful or unpleasant tastes. The mineral composition of the water does not deteriorate.
Ozonizer design
Medical effect
A certain concentration of O3 gas in the atmosphere can be very useful for people suffering from lung diseases, including asthmatics and allergy sufferers . A course of ozone therapy correctly selected by doctors stops acute attacks in patients, allows them to significantly improve their condition, and even completely get rid of ailments.
In addition, the use of ozone therapy as a preventive action, in reasonable quantities, provides:
- Improving the supply of oxygen to the body's cells;
- Stimulation of the gastrointestinal tract;
- Wound healing and restoration of skin damage;
- More rhythmic heart function.
Criteria for selecting ozonizers
Since there are a large number of types of ozone generators, it is worthwhile to carry out their simplest classification.
By place of application:
- Household - used in homes, rooms, apartments;
- Industrial - installed in organizations and enterprises;
- Medical - used for treatment in medical institutions;
- Automotive - compact models for cleaning the air inside the car from harmful impurities.
According to the environment being purified, ozonizers are designed
- For air purification;
- For water disinfection - such a device has a device for purging water (bubbling) with a stream of air enriched with ozone;
- Universal devices that successfully disinfect both the atmosphere and water.
By size of cultivated area:
- Domestic - treatment area 10 - 40 m2, for air treatment you will need a product with an ozone productivity of 200 - 400 mg/hour;
- Industrial and office - areas from 50 - 100 m2, O3 generators with a productivity of 1000 mg/hour and higher are used;
- For enterprises - processing area over 100 m2.
Continuous operation time
As a rule, for household models the operating period is 20 - 40 minutes. After which a pause is required, from 10 to 20 minutes, then the device is again ready for use.
Household ozonizer
Industrial ozonizer
Ozonizer for a car
Ozonizer for water
Medical ozonator
Home ozonator
Additional characteristics and capabilities of ozonizers
- Some devices allow programming of their operation, the number and time of activation during the day and week. Some models have remote controls (RC).
- There are products that combine not only the production of ozone, but also the production of negatively charged ions that improve human well-being. This model is called an ozonizer-ionizer; its use in domestic conditions can be quite useful.
- The power consumption of household appliances over a 220 V network ranges from 20 to 55 W. This value is quite small and is an almost imperceptible increase in electricity consumption in the house.
- The dimensions of products for the home, as a rule, do not exceed 200 X 300 X 100 mm. - approximately the size of a shoe box.
Content:
1. Water and air ozonizer OZONER GL-3188 with remote control
2. Water and air ozonizer ozone lux plus
3. Air purifier-ionizer AirTec XJ-110
4. Air aroma diffuser ionizer BONECO P50 color: white/white
5. Air purifier AIC XJ-2100
6. Air and water ozonizer “Rottinger”
7. Ozonator Super-Plus Ozone
8. Ultrasonic ozonizer product sterilizer Engreener
9. Ozonizer-ionizer MILLDOM М900 Premium
10. Ozonizer-ionizer RAWMID Modern RMO-04
How to use an ozone generator correctly
You must understand that O3 gas is a very aggressive chemical element, and it must be used carefully and competently. If we consider this as a medicine, then we must remember the rule - “In small doses it is useful, in large doses it is dangerous!” The maximum permissible concentration of O3 in the volume of air (MPC), according to Russian laws, is 0.1 mg/m3. A person begins to feel the characteristic smell of gas when its concentration is still 3 to 5 times lower than the maximum permissible concentration.
Important! Before carrying out disinfection, you must carefully study the instructions for use of the device, follow its rules carefully and scrupulously, so as not to harm yourself and others.
Air disinfection
When treating the atmosphere in rooms, the ozonizer should be rationally positioned. It is advisable to install it as high as possible. O3 is a gas, heavier than air, and will tend to flow down. Some models allow you to mount them to the wall, others can be placed on shelves or the top surfaces of furniture. For more optimal disinfection, the device should be installed in the middle of a long wall of the room.
Operating rules:
- After turning on the generator, you should leave the room being processed.
- After the processing time has expired, the device must be turned off. More precisely, the operating time of the product should be indicated in its instructions.
Approximate time for the procedure:
- about 10 min. for preventive treatment;
- 20 minutes. for complete disinfection of the volume;
- 30 min. to eliminate odors after repairs.
For reference! The number of generator starts during the day is determined individually. It is advisable to consult a doctor on this issue.
Water treatment
Water disinfection is carried out according to the instructions for the device, using the devices included in the delivery set. The height of the water in the vessel should not exceed 40, and preferably 30 cm, since the product is not able to pump the “air + O3” mixture to a great depth.
The operating time of the generator and the volume of water are indicated in the instructions.
Attention! The vessel for this operation should be either glass or enamel, but not metal or plastic.
Precautionary measures
A modern ozone generator is a high-tech device, and requires strict adherence to certain rules during operation. These rules are set out in the instructions for use and should be carefully studied.
Using an ozonizer
Safety rules when using the device
- The product must have a housing, cord and power plug without mechanical damage, cracks or chips;
- It is strictly forbidden to operate the generator in damp areas where the relative humidity exceeds 90 - 95%. Before disinfection, such premises should be dried;
- The continuous operation time of the model must not be exceeded;
- Prevent children and pets from having access to the ozonizer;
- Remove flammable substances from the room when ozonizing it.
Benefits and harms
As already mentioned, substance O3 has strong bactericidal properties. In itself, it belongs to the highest hazard class. An overdose of ozone for humans is fraught with severe poisoning, including death. Symptoms of poisoning are headache, cough, malaise, dizziness. When the permissible sanitary standards are exceeded, the air is already said to be polluted with ozone.
The concentration of ozone in the atmosphere is 6 units to 10 million. For comparison, the concentration of carbon dioxide is 4 thousand for the same volume. The safe limit per 1 m3 is 0.16 mg. Household ozonizers produce 100-300 mg per hour. Naturally, this is very dangerous for humans. Under no circumstances should you remain indoors with the appliance running. After completing the procedure, you need to wait another 10 minutes or ventilate.
When using the device, be sure to read the instructions about what operating hours are safe for this model.
Instructions before purchasing
The choice of household ozone generators is large, so you should approach your purchase as carefully as possible in order to buy exactly the model that will be best for use.
Where to buy
It is best to buy such complex technical devices in large chains of household appliance stores. There is less chance of purchasing counterfeit goods and fakes, and prices in such stores can be relatively low.
Advice! You should not make purchases in markets, in “shops”, and especially not by hand.
Manufacturer and country of production
It is advisable to purchase a product from a well-known company, preferably a product from a Russian manufacturer. Then there is a guarantee that the device has passed Russian certification, the manufacturer and its coordinates are known.
Generator performance
First you need to decide on the performance of the ozonizer. This parameter will depend on the area and volume of the room where processing is to be done. The more powerful the device, the faster it disinfects the room, the less the load on the product, but its price will be high. On the other hand, an inexpensive but low-power model will not be able to efficiently process a large volume of a room or apartment.
To understand which ozonizer is needed for a particular room, you can use the following calculations.
Approximate ratios of room sizes and appliance power:
- For a room with an area of 10 - 15 m2, a product with a productivity of 200 - 300 mg/hour is suitable;
- For a room of 15 - 25 m2, the required productivity will be 300 - 400 mg/hour;
- 25 m2 or more - 400 mg/hour or more.
Advice! If you have any difficulty choosing, you can refer to the instructions for this model or consult the store.
Budget
Then you need to decide on the amount that will be spent on the purchase.
- A simple product manufactured by a well-known company will cost from 3 thousand rubles;
- A more complex ozone generator, with the ability to process not only air, but also water, will cost 4 - 5.5 thousand rubles;
- An “advanced” universal device, with high performance, programming operating modes, and a remote control, will cost from 5 - 6 to 8 thousand rubles.
Additional functions
Think about which additional features of the device you will definitely need, and which ones you can sacrifice. Do you need a device with programming operating modes, a remote control and other functions? Additional features will significantly increase the purchase price.
Product documentation
Having selected a device based on performance, price, and functions, you should carefully read the documentation for it.
- Must be a MUST! Rostest certificate. If there is no certificate or it is expired, you should change your choice in favor of another model;
- Detailed instructions for using the device are required, always in Russian;
- You need a purchase warranty, preferably two or three years, a warranty card, and a list of service centers that service this model.
Certificate example
Certificate example
Air purifier rating
Here is a rating of the most popular and proven devices.
Atmos Life
The device is suitable for home and office. Serviced volume up to 90m3. With a ceiling height of 2.5 meters, this room has an area of 36 square meters. Ozone productivity – 600 mg per hour. There are two operating modes - normal and increased. It is possible to operate around the clock in ionizer mode. The design includes removable dust collection plates and an air aromatization system. Device power – 15 W. Dimensions – 10 x 21 x 24.5 cm, weight 1 kg. Warranty – 1 year. Country of origin: Russia. The average cost is about 6,000 rubles.
Fanline VE-1
The device serves rooms with a volume of up to 50 m3. It has 2 operating modes – ionization and ozonation. Removable dust filters are washed with water and detergents. Noise level up to 30 dB. Power up to 25 W, dimensions 18.5 x 14 x 13 cm, weight – 0.9 kg. Cost 2500 rubles.
"Storm"
Powerful and compact household ozonizer. Treats rooms up to 60 m2, productivity – 300 mg per hour. The maximum operating time is 30 minutes with a break of at least 10 minutes before the next start. Using a special tube and three nozzles, it is possible to process water and food. Power – 30 W, dimensions 18.5 x 13 x 5.5 cm, weight – 0.6 kg. Manufacturer – Russia, Tomsk. The price is about 6,000 rubles.
Miniland Ozonball
Multifunctional home air purifier with an original design. Recommended room area up to 25 m2. Includes the functions of an ionizer and humidifier. Noise level – 35 dB. Power – 38 W, dimensions 26 x 26.5 x 28 cm, weight – 3 kg. Manufacturer – Spain, China. Price from 5000 rubles.
Ecology-Plus Super-Plus-Turbo (2009)
Serves rooms up to 100 m3 (40 m2). It has 4 operating modes with different work-rest intervals. Has dust collecting plates. Quiet cleaning, power – 15 W. Dimensions 27.5 x 19.5 x 14.5 cm, weight – 2 kg. Manufacturer – Russia, average cost 5500 rubles.
It is more rational to invest money in disease prevention than to spend it on treatment. In addition, you will need not only money, but also time. If all instructions and safety measures are followed, the home ozonizer will become your friend and assistant. Choose a model that suits your needs and forget about pills and handkerchiefs forever.
