New Ionic Bulb: Clean Air in 100 sq. ft. Area

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The discussion centers on the efficacy of the new Ionic Bulb, which claims to purify air in a 100 square foot area using a high potential electrode to generate negative ions. Concerns are raised regarding the depth of air purification, suggesting it may only affect a single molecule layer. Additionally, the risks associated with CFLs, particularly the presence of metallic mercury, are questioned, alongside the practicality of disposal once their cleaning capacity is exhausted. Comparisons are made to larger electrostatic air filters that utilize replaceable media for ongoing air quality maintenance.

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I think this thing might work. It looks like it has a small opening that probably has a high potential electrode as the source of negative ions. They claim it will clean the air in a 100 square foot area.

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It probably will clean the air in a "100 square foot area" but only one molecule deep. Fluids occupy volume.

Where goes the removed non-clean air components, and how are they removed?

Is the 5 milligrams of metallic mercury in every CFL too much risk for the small return? Do we dispose of the CFL when its cleaning capacity is exhausted?

I operate a larger, 1 - 2 cubic foot, forced air electrostatic air filter with removable cleanable and replaceable pre- and post filtering media. I clean the pre-filter weekly, the electrostatic filter element monthly and the post-filter shows no 'consumption' yet.

I will use candles and oil lamps before CFLs. I'm already hoarding incandescents.
 

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