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 | Honeywell 50250 99.97% Pure HEPA Round Air Purifier
Works Great! -- 2010-08-26
Had this thing for a couple months now, and it works great. Loud, yes - on medium or high. Solution - we run it when we're at work, and when we're sleeping upstairs. When we're in the room, it's on low or turned off.
The reduction in dust in our living room is significant, especially considering the space exceeds the maximum rating for the machine. Cuts down on allergies, stuffy nose, etc - overall works great. You can see from the accumulation on the pre-filter what the machine has saved you from breathing in. Well worth the money.
Relief after living next to a quarry.... -- 2010-08-23
I moved out to a condo that is less than 2 miles from a rock quarry in the Azusa CA area. As a result, every time I run the AC, or open a window, nearly everything nearby is coated in a fine, gritty patina of dust. Lately this has been affecting my sleep the point that I'm waking up with a horrible raspy throat and runny nose. I decided to purchase this model for my living room and the Quietcare 17000 for my bedroom to see if I could improve the overall air quality in the condo and also minimize my issues that I was having going to sleep. I've had them for about a week now and I have to say the improvement is indeed quite noticeable.
The air feels noticeably fresher and cleaner, I can't really describe it any other way. The odors from the adjoining kitchen (food, smoke, trashcan, recycling bin, etc) are effectively absorbed by this unit and the built-in fan circulates the air quite nicely as well. Sleep at night has also gotten better as well. I'm no longer waking up at night with a mouth and sinus cavity full of gunk and my throat is not nearly as sore as it used to be.
I'd say the only downside is that the "Turbo" and "Home" settings (High and Medium for you and me) are noticeably, well...there's no way to mince words with this...they're freaking loud. Particularly Turbo. I'd say you can only really use these settings if you say leave for the day and not have anyone in the immediate vicinity of this device because at those levels the noise is quite overpowering and I doubt anyone could really do anything in the same room as this filter while it's on its maximum fan settings.
Other than the leafblower levels of noise with its max fan settings, this is a fine HEPA air cleaner for your residence. The 384 sq feet of coverage is fantastic, it actually circulates the air in the room very well, and will allow you to improve the air quality inside your home very nicely. The permanent filter and the ability to clean it without outright replacing it is a welcome feature in today's tough economy.
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 | Rabbit Air BioGS AC Charcoal filter for (model SPA-421A and SPA-582A)
Excellent Filter -- 2010-07-06
Charcoal is like a sponge, it stops absorbing odors when it's saturated. It will fill up faster with heavier loads because it literally runs out of physical space to trap the molecules.
I have a heavy load with three cats in a small apartment and my charcoal filters have lasted about a year. You can tell because they stop removing odors when the charcoal is saturated. Washing at that point only buys another week or so.
These ARE washable, you just have to make sure to follow the directions. They say to soak them in warm water with dish soap for 20 minutes (I like to use the bathtub because they don't fit in the sink). Then rinse thoroughly with cool water and let dry for 24 hours.
The last bit is very important! The filter will smell pretty horrible if you don't let it dry overnight, trust me!
I've tried bleach but it doesn't seem to make a difference...just use dish soap so you don't wreck your clothes!
It seems to be a complete tossup as to whether you get the plastic or aluminum frames. I have two Rabbits and it seems to be about 50/50. The aluminum is more durable, I wish rabbitair would allow you to specify which version.
I also wish these were easily refillable with aquarium charcoal. I've tried and it's just impossible to fill all the cells and put it back together without making an enormous mess. Maybe in the future...we can only hope.
These things don't ship well. DIY Skills needed! -- 2010-07-01
I've had my Rabbit Air filter for a long time. When I first installed the original filter, I had a problem where the frame opened just a bit and let some carbon escape. Not a big deal. It was just a small amount and I snapped the frame together. When I read a review saying that the frames were now aluminum, well they must have fixed the problem! Time to order!
Sadly, it looks like I've got the "New and improved" plastic frame. My replacement frame came with sound effects! I could make music with it now! Think of a giant carbon filter maraca. You can see some of the pictures I uploaded. The frame split in one corner and released a lot of the mouse poop looking carbon.
This isn't the end of the world though. With a bit of effort, you can herd the poop back into the plastic frame cells and snap the frame together again. The frame appears to have melted plastic "spot welds" to keep it together, and obviously one of these failed in mine. Without that plastic weld, the snaps for the corner popped open and released the hounds.
A DIY fix. Some herding. A bit of tape. But I shouldn't have to do this. I'm sure others would have returned it and given them 1 star. I did buy it from amazon, but it was sold/shipped from Rabbit Air. I hope they read this. Go back to the aluminum style!
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 | ECOFLO Portable Water Filter Bottle Flip TOP - 26oz
Great product -- 2010-08-15
We recently traveled to Ecuador and took this bottle along on the trip. We had no problem taking the bottle through airport security (as long as it is empty.) It is easy to use and is not too difficult to squeeze. The only problem we had (and the reason it only gets 4 stars) is that when we returned, the spout had come off one of the bottles and disappeared. However, I sent a note to the manufacturer and they are going to send me a replacement piece. What great service!!!
Excellent portable water filter -- 2010-04-12
I just used this water filter bottle for two weeks in Vietnam with no problem. I just filled it up every morning with tap water (which is not safe to drink there) and it would last me the whole day. I used it for drinking and brushing teeth. It's easy to use. Just flip up the tip and suck on it while gently squeezing the bottom. If you only want to get some water out for rinsing your tooth brush, for example, then just hold it at a slight angle and squeeze the bottle. No great force is needed. The only complaint I have is that the filter wand does not completely reach the bottom of the bottle, so there's always about 1/5 of the volume of the bottle that's not useable.
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 | Holmes® HAP242-UC HEPA-type Desktop Air Purifier
Not a true HEPA but I like it. -- 2009-06-06
Saw this at a cheaper price at Target -plus- I thought it was a true HEPA from the description but it turned out to be just HEPA-type. However, I like the desktop design and it operates quietly at the lowest speed.
Air Purifier -- 2007-12-07
I bought this air purifier for my nephew as I already own two myself and am very happy with the product.
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 | Cut-to-fit Carbon for Air Purifiers
good cardon sheet -- 2010-07-02
I received my order without problems, got what was advertised, am happy with the product. I scissor out sheet sizes to fit my heat pump.
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 | Honeywell 50100 Enviracaire Air Purifier
Honeywell AIr Cleaner -- 2009-06-24
Wonderful product I have multiple chemical sensitivity, allergies & asthma I own and use 4 of these machines. Sheryl J.
Great air filter -- 2009-02-02
Great air filter that produces a noticeable difference in air quality. I lived in an older apartment and developed allergic reactions to dust/mold in the building. After trying allergy medications with no results, I opted for this air filter. Within the first day of running it, my sneezing stopped completely.
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 | Essick Air 427-300 2-Speed Evaporative Console Humidifier and Air Cleaner
Humidifier -- 2010-03-14
Operationally its five stars all the way. My wife thinks its looks could be improved.i.e. it has a "too plasticy" look. Service (getting it operational) via telephone was concise and correct.
Functional but cheap -- 2009-12-30
This unit might be a fine humidifier but the fit and finish of the components is horrible. The casters are almost impossible to seat properly, in fact I broke one and am now trying to get a replacement. It may work but I would not buy this again.
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 | 3 pack Decorative Bamboo Box Charcoal Air Freshener, Green
A 'REFRIGERATOR' Freshener -- 2010-02-17
This product was made as a refrigerator freshener according to the included instructions, which was not mentioned in the item description.
I bought this to use in rooms of my home and office, not my refrigerator, so I don't know how effective the size of this product will be for that purpose, which is why I gave it only three stars.
Hopefully it will work equally well for using outside of the fridge, but only time will tell.
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 | Ecoflo Family Water Pitcher
good item -- 2009-12-07
capacity is a little low because of filter size. but they compromised this pretty well. the water seems fresh and its fast. well constructed.
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