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C00LAS1CE
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 Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2011 5:33 am Post subject: WTB Air Purifier |
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| Looking to get a good deal on one, used or new. I'm constantly sick in this country and I'd like to give one a shot. I live in a small studio apartment probably like the rest of you. I've seen some on Gmarket but haven't yet done the research. Located at Guui near Konkuk University. |
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nobbyken
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| Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2011 5:16 pm Post subject: |
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Not so much of an air purifier, but an air-washer, sorry.
http://forums.eslcafe.com/korea/viewtopic.php?t=198552&highlight=
It takes out dust and small particles in the air, perhaps good for one room.
It also slightly cools the air if you lie next to it.
The body takes a little time to adjust to the change of air in Korea, but it should adapt at some point. As long as the body is not too stressed by diet, stress or sleep patterns it should deal with most things.
The problem air particles are the ones that are too big to breath out and get caught up in the respiratory system, but a mask should deal with them.
The fungus ones are also a problem if you have any fungus/mould in your place. |
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Caffeinated
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| Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2011 5:20 pm Post subject: |
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| Google HEPA on Gmarket. |
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Lazio
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| Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2011 6:06 pm Post subject: |
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Swampfox10mm
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| Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2011 7:34 pm Post subject: |
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Hanil makes a great one.
Last edited by Swampfox10mm on Sun Apr 24, 2011 7:47 am; edited 1 time in total |
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C00LAS1CE
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| Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2011 11:12 pm Post subject: |
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| nobbyken wrote: |
Not so much of an air purifier, but an air-washer, sorry.
http://forums.eslcafe.com/korea/viewtopic.php?t=198552&highlight=
It takes out dust and small particles in the air, perhaps good for one room.
It also slightly cools the air if you lie next to it.
The body takes a little time to adjust to the change of air in Korea, but it should adapt at some point. As long as the body is not too stressed by diet, stress or sleep patterns it should deal with most things.
The problem air particles are the ones that are too big to breath out and get caught up in the respiratory system, but a mask should deal with them.
The fungus ones are also a problem if you have any fungus/mould in your place. |
I've been here 10 months and my body still hasn't gotten used to it. The severity of my colds has lessened but I'm still sick all of the time. Someone on these forums mentioned taking a 2-week course of Augmention which I just started a couple days ago. Can you explain to me how an air washer is different from a purifier?
Also - can someone please explain to me why I should buy one with replaceable filters as opposed to getting one with a permanent, washable filter? Why spend the extra money on filters if you don't need to? |
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nobbyken
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| Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2011 7:10 am Post subject: |
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| C00LAS1CE wrote: |
Also - can someone please explain to me why I should buy one with replaceable filters as opposed to getting one with a permanent, washable filter? Why spend the extra money on filters if you don't need to? |
The washer is very simple, where air is pulled through wet rotating disks which catch the particles in the air.
The purifiers pull the air through more advanced filters, probably more effective at what is caught. I'm not sure exactly what filter-technology is used.
Some people have said that replacement filters can get bothersome to replace after the unit is a few years old, but first-hand knowledge would be better than mine.
If you want to check to see if really is the air causing your problems, why don't you get some masks or filters and wear them over your mouth and nose for a few days. If the air's the problem, your health should improve.
I always used to have sinus problems, developing into infections and cold symptoms.
By watching overly-processed foods, dairy intake, avoiding early morning coffee or chocolate and trying to keep my mouth and nose warm helped my nose and body become stronger.
Excessive exercise, prescribed medication or poor diet choices can also stress the body to the point where it can't cope, resulting in a weakened immune system.
My wife uses our washer once or twice a year if she thinks the air is dusty in the house and wants to keep it now till after the summer. |
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C00LAS1CE
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| Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2011 1:12 am Post subject: |
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| Anyone else have one for sale? Had a seller back out on me. |
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C00LAS1CE
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| Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2011 11:18 pm Post subject: |
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Neither of the sites you linked to carry the unit, only the filters. Looks like it's discontinued. |
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Swampfox10mm
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C00LAS1CE
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| Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 12:09 am Post subject: |
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That is a very odd looking air purifier, however it is 100K cheaper than the one I was going to go with on Gmarket. How quiet is it? I plan on using it mainly at night while I sleep. Am I going to be able to figure out how to use it without understanding Korean? Is it enough to take care of an average size studio? How long do the filters last? I'm going to be in Korea for another 8 months so hopefully I won't have to deal with changing them. |
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Caffeinated
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C00LAS1CE
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Swampfox10mm
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| Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2011 5:22 pm Post subject: |
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Well, sounds like you pretty much talked yourself out of it.
As for figuring it out, there are 5 buttons on the top, for speeds, power off, and electrostatic filter mode. Inserting filters is a breeze.
If you think you need a manual for that....
As for your link to the Hamilton Beach, the problem is that's not a common model here in Korea. Where are you going to get service?
More importantly, that's an ionic filter. I would never purchase one again after all of the negative health effects I've learned were associated with the ozone they release.
http://www.ehow.com/about_5318262_dangers-ionic-air-purifier.html
http://www.airpurifiersdot.com/ionic-air-purifiers-safe.html
Wasn't impressed with how much they cleaned the air, either. They don't force enough air flow thru them to clean more than the immediate area. That's my experience. This model says different, but....
I will say that whenever I smell the ozone from one in the summertime, it brings me back to my first year in Korea! They used to be a fad here, but went away (mostly) in a few years. |
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C00LAS1CE
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| Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2011 4:12 am Post subject: |
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| Swampfox10mm wrote: |
Well, sounds like you pretty much talked yourself out of it.
As for figuring it out, there are 5 buttons on the top, for speeds, power off, and electrostatic filter mode. Inserting filters is a breeze.
If you think you need a manual for that....
As for your link to the Hamilton Beach, the problem is that's not a common model here in Korea. Where are you going to get service?
More importantly, that's an ionic filter. I would never purchase one again after all of the negative health effects I've learned were associated with the ozone they release.
http://www.ehow.com/about_5318262_dangers-ionic-air-purifier.html
http://www.airpurifiersdot.com/ionic-air-purifiers-safe.html
Wasn't impressed with how much they cleaned the air, either. They don't force enough air flow thru them to clean more than the immediate area. That's my experience. This model says different, but....
I will say that whenever I smell the ozone from one in the summertime, it brings me back to my first year in Korea! They used to be a fad here, but went away (mostly) in a few years. |
What I don't understand is that the links you provided recommend using a unit with a HEPA filter as opposed to an ionic air purifier, but that Hamilton Beach unit does use a HEPA filter. I guess it's still bad because it's ionic? I'm a little confused on that. Either way, you've talked me out of buying it. Now about that Hanil unit you recommended...how do you know it's effective? Does the air actually feel cleaner or what? And how quiet is it? It's enough to cover an average size studio right? |
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