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The global success of the Elanra therapeutic ionisers has encouraged a number of companies to manufacture ionisers that do not live up to expectations. Although these machines have been designed to look substantial, on examination the electronics and operation, in our opinion, is well below-par, and in some cases dangerous.

It is a fact that some of these "so-called" ionisers only produce harmful Ozone or utilise outdated technology. (See EPA report)

To be efficient and effective, an ioniser must be manufactured to the highest standards.
We have endeavoured to show the internal circuitry of a number of the ionisers currently on the global market.
 

Under controlled conditions, we scientifically measured the ion output of the ionisers shown below.

The Actual negative ion outputs were measured in ions per cubic centimetre.

Date of Tests: 2002 - 2003   Time For Each Test:  15 Minutes
Temperature: 20°C  +/- 1°   Humidity:  70%  +/- 5%
Background Negative Ions: 400 per CC  +/- 25%   Background Positive Ions: 50 per CC  +/- 10%

Note: The background negative and/or positive ions in all cases, were added or deducted from the results shown below.
 
 
Aironic AH-202 Ioniser

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Claimed Output Actual Output @1M Actual Output @2M
1,000,000 130,000 600
  • Ozone Produced:
    Minimal -     Below maximum safe level
  • Summary:
    No small ions produced. Output at 2m insufficient even for effective air cleaning function.
  • Circuitry:
    Typical voltage multiplier on an average-quality printed circuit board with average quality components. Mains Powered
  • Ion Discharge system:
    Steel needles
 
Aironic MIA Ioniser

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Claimed Output Actual Output @1M Actual Output @2M
1,000,000 300 50
  • Ozone Produced:
    Not detected
  • Summary:
    Number of ions produced is below any useful level. Although it utilises a small fan & air filter.
  • Circuitry:
    Neatly built voltage multiplier circuit & on-board electric motor. DC Power Supply.
  • Ion Discharge system:
    Steel needles.
 
Air Supply Ioniser

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Claimed Output Actual Output @1M Actual Output @2M
Not Quoted NIL NIL
  • Ozone Produced:
    YES
  • Summary:
    No ions produced at all – only harmful ozone.
  • Circuitry:
    Poorly made and in-adequate. 9V Battery & DC Power Supply.
  • Ion Discharge system:
    Supposed ion-producing needle is merely the sharpened end of a 2c resistor.
 
Astrid Ioniser

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Claimed Output Actual Output @1M Actual Output @2M
215,000 120,000 1000 - 2000
  • Ozone Produced:
    Not detected
  • Summary:
    Their claim of Astrid having a variable output is false and deceptive. The machine contains no circuitry or any other mechanism to achieve their claim.
  • Circuitry:
    Simple voltage multiplier. Mains Powered.
  • Ion Discharge system:
    Steel non-replaceable needles.
 
Auto Ioniser


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Claimed Output Actual Output @1M Actual Output @2M
Not Quoted NIL NIL
  • Ozone Produced:
    Not detected
  • Summary:
    No ions produced at all. Product made to capitalise on the gullible and naïve. (Compare with performance and testimonials on Elanra Portable model for in-vehicle or in-transit use).
  • Circuitry:
    Poorly designed circuitry of low quality. 12V DC Car Powered
  • Ion Discharge system:
    Standard steel needle in screw-in socket. No indication of when replacement is required. (This is an academic comment as the machine produces nothing.)
 
 
Bionaire Ioniser

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Claimed Output Actual Output @1M Actual Output @2M
Not Quoted 130,000 24,000
  • Ozone Produced:
    Not detected
  • Summary:
    Well-built but poor quality componentry.
  • Circuitry:
    Simple voltage multiplier. DC Power Supply.
  • Ion Discharge system:
    Non-replaceable strip with stamped pins. Low quality, subject to oxidisation.
 
Boots Ioniser


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Claimed Output Actual Output @1M Actual Output @2M
Not Quoted 120,000 14,000 - 28,000
  • Ozone Produced:
    Not detected
  • Summary:
    No small ions produced. Unstable output. Machine suitable only for some limited air cleaning.
  • Circuitry:
    Surface Mounted high voltage multiplier. Mains Powered.
  • Ion Discharge system:
    Non-replaceable filament, carbon-impregnated. Easily clogged making machine ineffective –this is characteristic of filament type machines.
 
Clarity Ioniser

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Claimed Output Actual Output @1M Actual Output @2M
3,000,000,000,000 90,000 20,000
  • Ozone Produced:
    Not detected
  • Summary:
    Machine suitable for very limited air cleaning.
  • Circuitry:
    Two sets of voltage multipliers of reasonable quality with protective covering. Mains Powered.
  • Ion Discharge system:
    Steel needles
 
Geomed Breeze Air Energiser

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Claimed Output

Actual Output @1M

Actual Output @2M
5,000,000
0% Fan 150,000 - 200,000
50% Fan 280,000 - 300,000
100% Fan 280,000 - 300,000
0% Fan 22,000
50% Fan 40,000 - 60,000
100% Fan 40,000 - 70,000
  • Ozone Produced:
    Not detected
  • Summary:
    The claimed output of 5,000,000 ions per Cubic Centimetre at 1 metre is false & deceptive. In Geomed's own test report, dated 30th October 2002, using their own Ionometer IM5005 Geomed state that the average negative ion density at 2 metres was 42,652 ions per Cubic Metre. If this is correct, they are actually stating that their ioniser is producing less than HALF AN ION per Cubic Centimetre at 2 Metres. This plainly demonstrates that the Geomed Breeze Air Energiser has absolutely no ability to produce small biologically active ions, as their ion mobility factor is hardly desrenable.
  • Circuitry:
    Appears to be a basic voltage multiplier as the circuit board was embedded in a plastic can filled with gel. Mains Powered.
  • Filter System:
     A filter medium is used to clean the air from large particles. The Fan used appeared to be of reasonable quality.
  • Ion Discharge system:
    Gold Plated Needles - NON REPLACEABLE
  • Other Comments:
     We cannot see how this Geomed Ioniser warrants its $1200 US Dollar price tag.
 
Ionic 1000

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Claimed Output Actual Output @1M Actual Output @2M
Not Quoted NIL NIL
  • Ozone Produced:
    YES
  • Summary:
    Does NOT produce negative ions – it is an ozone generator.
  • Circuitry:
    Not Applicable
  • Ion Discharge system:
    Not Applicable
 
INTL - ITG301A

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Claimed Output Actual Output @1M Actual Output @2M
Not Quoted 60,000 200 - 600
  • Ozone Produced:
    Minimal -     Below maximum safe level
  • Summary:
    No small ions produced. Actual performance ineffective. No ion mobility. Ions produced at 2m insufficient for effective air cleaning.
  • Circuitry:
    Exceptional quality circuit board with small fan, very well designed. DC Power Supply.
  • Ion Discharge system:
    Extremely fine filament. We were surprised that this machine was not more effective, given the quality of circuitry and ion emission system.
 
Living Air Ioniser

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Claimed Output Actual Output @1M Actual Output @2M
Not Quoted 60,000 6000 - 10,000
  • Ozone Produced:
    Minimal -     Below maximum safe level
  • Summary:
    Machine suitable for limited air cleaning.
  • Circuitry:
    Very old technology. Mains Powered.
  • Ion Discharge system:
    Non-replaceable needle strip similar to the Bionaire system with same disadvantages of no warning when replacement required. Needle rapidly blunts reducing output.
 
Medion Pulsar 1980's Ioniser

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Claimed Output Actual Output @1M Actual Output @2M
Not Quoted 100,000 10,000 - 14,000
  • Ozone Produced:
    Not detected
  • Summary:
    Machine suitable for limited air cleaning.
  • Circuitry:
    Good quality circuit board. Mains Powered.
  • Ion Discharge system:
    Stainless Steel needles
 
Mikuni IP100-1

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Claimed Output Actual Output @1M Actual Output @2M
Not Quoted 60,000 100 - 1,000
  • Ozone Produced:
    YES
  • Summary:
    Negative ions & ozone produced simultaneously. Output at 2m insufficient for effective air cleaning. Should be used with care.
  • Circuitry:
    Exceptionally Well designed & constructed with top quality components. DC Power Supply.
  • Ion Discharge system:
    Stainless Steel needles.
 
Wein VI2500 Ioniser

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Claimed Output Actual Output @1M Actual Output @2M
70,000,000,000,000 300,000 100,000