Dangers of an Ozone Generator
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- Опубликовано: 12 апр 2020
- Any power tool can be used for great harm or great good. Learn to use an ozone generator responsibly and it will serve you well.
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I have a small RV that just has an odor after being closed up for the winter. I purchased one of these, read the instructions, which clearly states how to use the device and the RV smells fresh as spring air. Thanks for your input it helped reassure me how to use it.
This is the definition of being responsible for the content you put out. Great job.
Thank you, Ryan
@@ZachFields And do not try to side track me or put words into my mouth for you are talking to a retired analyst intelligence officer of the COLD WAR era. We know things that you don't know, and compared to us COLD WAR veterans, you are just a newborn puppy surrounded by grown up battle scarred and battle seasoned veteran WOLVES!
@@darthvader5300 what happened here? Sounds like an ego complex ngl
@@MarcoMaurice LOL! You really are clueless, aren't you!?
@@darthvader5300 yea I genuinely wanna now why you’re so pissed xD
My dad works with them because he is a welder. He was able to barrow a brand new one from work for a week. He used it to clear allergens in the house for my mom. He ran it while she was out camping. He just camped in the yard.
Most people DON"T read instructions or adhere to warnings. The first video you made was just fine!
Seriously. You covered all that. Great videos and I’m subscribed. Don’t beat yourself up. You can’t hand feed every baby bird. Mother Nature has her quota!
😂 True statement!
lol, that's about right...always having to needlessly fill-in for the imbeciles...
There are a lot of people out there that do not like ozone as it cuts into their profits. Ozone is antimicrobial, antifungal, and anti-viral and has been used on amputees in World War I with much success. It is the future of medicine!
I thought you covered these points just fine in the last video. It's a shame people can't actually listen. Keep up the great work :)
Thanks! Some things need a little extra emphasis. 🙂
😂 people ,,,, education can’t be taken from you…
@@ZachFields Please help! My Corvette in-cabin air filter was used by a mouse for a nest while the car sat in the garage I driven for several months. I discovered the issue yesterday when I decided to drive it. The odor coming from the AC vents was horrific!
I took the car to a Quick Lube. They removed the used filter, vacuumed the filter compartment thoroughly, and installed a new filter… but there’s still a really bad odor coming from the vents. Called my detailer. He wants to clean the car as best possible and look for dead mice… and then run a small rm ozone generator inside the car for a number of hours… and THEN run ANOTHER, larger ozone generator for addl time! This seems excessive to me!
I read that it’s possible to oversaturate a car interior with ozone… and that the ozone mixes with car interior materials like plastics and leaves “ozone byproducts” that can remain in a car for weeks and be very harmful to lung health. I am a senior and have health issues, so I’m concerned about driving my Vette after so much ozone has circulated through it.
Can you please give me your thoughts on this… plus your guidance on how long an ozone generator can safely be run inside a car interior?
I’d also like to know what size generator (or recommended brand/model) I should buy for car use in case the first time around with an ozone generator doesn’t get rid of the odor.
Thank you!
@@LoveABun I don't know what I'm talking about. But I've read and heard from multiple sources that ozone has a half life of 30 minutes, to me that makes it impossible for ozone to remain in your car for weeks. If it was my car I would leave it with the windows open for a day. You can smell ozone if its in the air also.
People just like to complain
Thank you for this video! I have an ozone generator but it has been in the box unused since I bought it. It was recommended by a doctor because of the mold we had in our house, but there were so many warnings on/in the package I was not sure how to properly use it. This information was very helpful.
You should use it. Ozone destroys viruses. Just try it...I have asthma tendencies and have zero problem with mine...it clears the air if odors, mold, mildew, allergens, viruses. Don't buy all the negative hype...just use it wisely.
Use it! Not as dangerous as they say ! I am a use a ozone massage machine that creates ozone ! I have been breathing small amount of ozone for 24 years almost every Day! I am just fine ! You breath the air during a lightning storm and smell the ozone in the air ! Same stuff ! A little will not hurt you !
This video is only a source of misinformation. The guy who made this video clearly did not do any real research in to the topic.
Most ozone units for air purification come with a dial for voltage regulation that allows the unit to be adjusted for output depending on the square footage of the area so it will not be a problem if running while people are in the room.
It is also a good idea to keep the units up as high as possible as ozone weighs more than air and will sink. So, as the ozone blows out, if up high it has more time to react with itself or with compounds such as formaldehyde, carbon monoxide, mold spores, etc. breaking down and lowering levels before reaching face level where it can be inhaled.
Ozone is AMAZING for killing mold and fungus.
SO YOU WAS TOOO LAZY TO DO SOME 2MINUTE GOOGLE'ING AND JUST WASTED THAT TIME ON INSTAGRAM?
Thank you for this video, I just bought an ozone generator and needed to know the dangers of using it. I recommend this to anyone using a ozone generator
I just worked two days on a job coughing with throat and chest pain! The project manager didn’t tell me he was running the machine! It got so bad I sat down a was coughing with runny nose! I had no idea what was going on but when I saw the warning on the little box I unplugged it and got out of there, still not knowing what the hell this thing was! 😡 I went home the day before with the same symptoms but not as severe!
Thanks for all the info, well done.
Here's my experience for what it's worth.
I used one to try to get rid of a damp/moldy smell in my house. I had a mold outbreak in my house and I remediated the problem, but a leftover smell was just kind of hanging around. I ran the machine for 30 minutes and it did eliminate the problem, but it also created a new strong chemical smell that everyone warns about. I would describe the smell as "sweet" "metallic" "chemical" "industrial" "plastic" "vinyl" and "clean". It's a very unpleasant smell, despite its sweet and clean notes. I aired out the room, but the smell persisted. One thing that did help was running an air filter with a carbon filter. The carbon filter helped absorb the smell, but it didn't stop the smell from emanating from wherever it was emanating from. The smell does wax and wane, and seems to be worse when the weather is very humid. After about 2 weeks the smell started to die down and 4 weeks later it's almost totally gone (thankfully). If you used one in a completely empty room with no carpet, it might work better. I used one in my fully furnished bedroom and got that chemical smell. I thought 30 minutes was a very short time, but apparently not. I should have used 7 minutes to start.
In the end it was more trouble than it was worth. Be very careful with these machines. When trying to solve a problem, be careful you don't make a bigger problem in its place. I won't be using it again. It did help with the mold, but only like 1%. 99% of my mold problem was solved by simply removing the moldy materials from my house. If you're extremely sensitive to mold an ozone machine may or may not help. I can't say. But for me personally I would only recommend an ozone machine for a very terrible smell that won't stop lingering, like years of cigarette smoke, or a dead body. For everyday issues, don't bother. And if you do use one, start with a very short time, like 5 to 10 minutes. You do not want that chemical soup smell. Trust me.
I’m about to use one for a bedroom that was smoked in for about a year. I’m going to use it for 5 minutes, not an hour which someone recommended before. Thanks!
@@dizohalloran Yep, you can always do more if you need it.
hum, i wonder if putting out charcoal would have eliminated that smell. funny how they are supposed to get rid of smells, and here people saying they can leave a small. lol get some grilling charcoal. smash them up in bowls and set them around the house. See if the smell is not gone in day or two. i wonder if that works to fix the issue of after smell from this.
did you have to protect electronics, food.. etc..? if so how... and how long was it that you stayed away if any once you cut it off?
I love the smell to me it smells like fresh air 🤷🏿
Might try doing that in my container that got moldy... Thanks!
Very well explained. Thank you.
Thank you for the heads up.
Needed this video!!! We have tried EVERYTHING to get the smoke smell out of a home we are starting to rent and this helped so much! Appreciate you!! Are you still making videos?
Very Helpful Info, Thank You! Just Got Mine Today.
Now research the facts. This video is full of misleading information.
Video was just what I was looking for! Will watch your other ozone generator videos. I want to get a unit to use in my vehicle detailing business. You have a new subscriber.
Thanks Zach, great video and very informative. It was well planned and presented.
This is a really helpful video thank you!
Thank you so much for this. We are planning on using one in an unoccupied and empty mobile home. How long should we let it air out after using it to be sure all is out? Also how long should we run it?
Thanks for all that information!
great video Zach, thank you.
Excellent video👍🏾👍🏾 what your opinion on an ozone laundry system for home use?
I am here because my new shower has an o3 cleaning setting and I have been using it I just never really know everything.. thank you so much for the info! I will from now on close the shower when turning this on and air out later! ☺️☺️
Those questioning should read the package insert. It is clearly stated how to use and precautions to take....ie; why they provide a "don't mot enter" door knob hanger.
You explained it really well 👍
Great video. Explained in a very nice a simplified manner. Thanks for creating this.
Now fact check his claims. He clearly did not research the topic properly before doing this video.
Excellent video Brother. I'm a new subscriber. Before I buy, do I need to unplug appliances before using the ozone generator? Should I avoid using the generator if I have a gas stove?
I'm a retired chemist, and I want to commend you on this video. Ozone is highly toxic, but luckily it's unstable, somewhat, as you say. Your analogy to a power tool is excellent: We wouldn't use a chainsaw for a haircut. The odor threshold for us to detect ozone is at only around 0.1 ppm / 100 parts per billion, and it can be quite damaging to us at just 1 ppm and the ACGIH ceiling level is there -- so if you can smell it, the level is too high to be in exactly as you said. If you can smell it, get out.
It's a power tool... a high power tool. Not something to mess around with, as you say. Many can and will be tragically confused with the sale of these devices on Amazon and elsewhere.
Are the clarifion devices ozone devices?
@@Kriziaalmonte negative ion generators can also generate small quantities of ozone. Studies have shown HEPA air filtration systems are more effective at removing particulates and don't generate any ozone.
@@ayo9057 yes
@@JohnClulow thank you John!
Hey, so my dad and I just used an ozone generator ( which I now regret cause it’s just so strong. The smell is strong. ) we did 2 rooms and left the house for 8 hours for both rooms.. and then turned the machine off after 8 hours of it being on and went out for 4 hours to let the house air out and opened a few windows too. The smell is still here not as strong but def can smell it. Will it have any negative health effects on us if we ended up sleeping in the house that night that u might know of?
Thanks. I was wondering about this.
Good video... I do pest control and run into odor problems every so often... This was educational.... Thank You...
Ozone is nowhere near as dangerous as this guy is trying to make it out to be. I have been working with ozone and building my own units for medical and chemistry experiments for over 30 years.
And we actually inhale ozone daily and have all our lives. Ozone is generated all the way down to ground level daily by the action of sunlight on oxygen in the air, as well as from the action of lightening on oxygen in air, and UV light on smog as well as high voltage equipment. If it were as dangerous as he is trying to make it out to be, none of us would be here.
Ozone is actually nature's disinfectant and it has numerous beneficial purposes. Like anything, even water, too much can be dangerous. This is why most air purifying ozone units come with voltage regulation to adjust the concentration of the ozone based on the room size.
It also helps to put ozone units up as high as possible as ozone weighs more than air and thus sinks. By placing the units high, the ozone has more time to react with dangerous compounds such as formaldehyde and carbon monoxide, as well as react with mold spores, smoke particles, odor causing compounds, etc. destroying them while reducing the ozone concentration itself before reaching face level.
Another trick is to put the ozone unit to where the ozone coming out gets sucked up in to the air intake of the air conditioner. This provides several advantages. One it helps to control pathogens in the ventilation system, and it also mixes a lot of air with the generated ozone helping to dilute it, then blowing the ozone in low concentrations throughout the living space where it can do its job. Since most air vents are in or near the ceiling, this also allows the ozone to gradually sink.
I run a medical ozone generator in my room fairly often. It is right next to my bed, and I and my dog sit right here next to it while it is running. Neither of us have ever been harmed at all by the ozone.
Now, it can be an issue for people with asthma, since it can trigger off asthma attacks at levels that would be safe for the rest of us. So keep that in mind
I have one in the apartment when theres smog from outside and gets in or after lighting incense or smoking rare occasions or eating in room i use this! I also notice its good for preventing flammable fumes or chemicals
Very well said and explained🤙🏼
Those points were well covered in the previous video. Great job. Some people need more instruction, like how to shampoo hair.
how to use shampoo?
Lather, Rinse, Repeat...@@bsuave2338
Sucks that the company my dad works for did not train him on it, he walks into a property smells something Wierd then goes to check it out and turns it off and then walks around and almost passes out and starts to vomit. If training was good he would of known these steps on video
"I breathed this in straight, and it hurt my lungs." - well, just keep breathing it till the ouch stops...
I don’t smoke cigars I smoke ozone
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@@TubeMotivations Make a video about DANGERS OF DRIVING A CAR
@@TubeMotivations DANGER SOD SMOKING A CIGARRET: Dont swallow the filter.
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Thanks for this video. I just got an ozone generator to get rid of book smells and the instructions were not given properly on the precautions or cautions for this thing.
People who say ozone is dangerous, don’t know how beneficial ozone can be. Even the medical community recognizes this.
We use an ozone generator at the factory to pierce microscopic holes into plastic sheeting. It's gives ink the ability to hold to the film without bleeding off. An employee touched the wrong piece of metal and it arked into him. A current ran thru his palm and shot out of his forearm. He was locked in place. And moments after was blasted about 8 feet away and onto the floor. Make no mistake. Working with an ozone generator can be dangerous. Very dangerous.
water is good for health
would you breath it ?
great video how about under a single home with vents should I seal all vents and run the ozone machine it is a "eco system selective settings up to 3000 sq feet" . there was moisture underneath from a plumbing problem fixed no more leaks but a smell I would like to get rid of your thoughts?
Good to know Thank you Very much for letting me know before I buy me one
They are not that dangerous. This guy has a lot to learn about ozone, which we breathe in every day and have every day of our life since it is formed daily all the way to ground level.
I used to peddle Alpine Air machines, worked awesome.
How long to air out to be safe 🙏
Nicely done!
Misleading information because he failed to do any real research on the topic is "nicely done"?
Ozone is nowhere near as dangerous as this guy is trying to make it out to be. I have been working with ozone and building my own units for medical and chemistry experiments for over 30 years.
And we actually inhale ozone daily and have all our lives. Ozone is generated all the way down to ground level daily by the action of sunlight on oxygen in the air, as well as from the action of lightening on oxygen in air, and UV light on smog as well as high voltage equipment. If it were as dangerous as he is trying to make it out to be, none of us would be here.
Ozone is actually nature's disinfectant and it has numerous beneficial purposes. Like anything, even water, too much can be dangerous. This is why most air purifying ozone units come with voltage regulation to adjust the concentration of the ozone based on the room size.
It also helps to put ozone units up as high as possible as ozone weighs more than air and thus sinks. By placing the units high, the ozone has more time to react with dangerous compounds such as formaldehyde and carbon monoxide, as well as react with mold spores, smoke particles, odor causing compounds, etc. destroying them while reducing the ozone concentration itself before reaching face level.
Another trick is to put the ozone unit to where the ozone coming out gets sucked up in to the air intake of the air conditioner. This provides several advantages. One it helps to control pathogens in the ventilation system, and it also mixes a lot of air with the generated ozone helping to dilute it, then blowing the ozone in low concentrations throughout the living space where it can do its job. Since most air vents are in or near the ceiling, this also allows the ozone to gradually sink.
I run a medical ozone generator in my room fairly often. It is right next to my bed, and I and my dog sit right here next to it while it is running. Neither of us have ever been harmed at all by the ozone.
Now, it can be an issue for people with asthma, since it can trigger off asthma attacks at levels that would be safe for the rest of us. So keep that in mind
Great video thanks for making it.
Lot of misleading information. This guy clearly did not do any real research on the topic.
Ozone is nowhere near as dangerous as this guy is trying to make it out to be. I have been working with ozone and building my own units for medical and chemistry experiments for over 30 years.
And we actually inhale ozone daily and have all our lives. Ozone is generated all the way down to ground level daily by the action of sunlight on oxygen in the air, as well as from the action of lightening on oxygen in air, and UV light on smog as well as high voltage equipment. If it were as dangerous as he is trying to make it out to be, none of us would be here.
Ozone is actually nature's disinfectant and it has numerous beneficial purposes. Like anything, even water, too much can be dangerous. This is why most air purifying ozone units come with voltage regulation to adjust the concentration of the ozone based on the room size.
It also helps to put ozone units up as high as possible as ozone weighs more than air and thus sinks. By placing the units high, the ozone has more time to react with dangerous compounds such as formaldehyde and carbon monoxide, as well as react with mold spores, smoke particles, odor causing compounds, etc. destroying them while reducing the ozone concentration itself before reaching face level.
Another trick is to put the ozone unit to where the ozone coming out gets sucked up in to the air intake of the air conditioner. This provides several advantages. One it helps to control pathogens in the ventilation system, and it also mixes a lot of air with the generated ozone helping to dilute it, then blowing the ozone in low concentrations throughout the living space where it can do its job. Since most air vents are in or near the ceiling, this also allows the ozone to gradually sink.
I run a medical ozone generator in my room fairly often. It is right next to my bed, and I and my dog sit right here next to it while it is running. Neither of us have ever been harmed at all by the ozone.
Now, it can be an issue for people with asthma, since it can trigger off asthma attacks at levels that would be safe for the rest of us. So keep that in mind
What percent should the meter be set on?
Great works......
How long should you air out the space for?
Question? Just bought an rv and it smells heavily of smoke from cigarettes. We are scrubbing all the surfaces with oxyclean and other cleaners and will paint with a kills based paint but wondering if this will help afterwards? About how long should I treat with ozone? We have one month for Reno
Thanks for your video. Quick question for you (or anyone who knows). If I run it for 3 hours and then leave for a week, will it still need to be aired out or will a week of it being unoccupied be sufficient?
For example. If I run it before leaving on a vacation.
Does it only reduce the mold smell? Or does us tackle mold?
thanks for explaning this...this is exactly what i needed to know
Glad it was helpful!
@@ZachFields what about the kitchen like food and dishes ?
Now research the facts. This guy has a lot to learn about ozone.
I built my own 12v Ozone generator, and it works very well, and what you say about Ozone being bad for you is quite correct. It is very harmful to ALL life forms, including Plants and animals. remove plants and pets before using one. BTW I made mine for just under £6 GBP ( about 9 $US)
Please help! My Corvette in-cabin air filter was used by a mouse for a nest while the car sat in the garage I driven for several months. I discovered the issue yesterday when I decided to drive it. The odor coming from the AC vents was horrific!
I took the car to a Quick Lube. They removed the used filter, vacuumed the filter compartment thoroughly, and installed a new filter… but there’s still a really bad odor coming from the vents. Called my detailer. He wants to clean the car as best possible and look for dead mice… and then run a small rm ozone generator inside the car for a number of hours… and THEN run ANOTHER, larger ozone generator for addl time! This seems excessive to me!
I read that it’s possible to oversaturate a car interior with ozone… and that the ozone mixes with car interior materials like plastics and leaves “ozone byproducts” that can remain in a car for weeks and be very harmful to lung health. I am a senior and have health issues, so I’m concerned about driving my Vette after so much ozone has circulated through it.
Can you please give me your thoughts on this… plus your guidance on how long an ozone generator can safely be run inside a car interior?
I’d also like to know what size generator (or recommended brand/model) I should buy for car use in case the first time around with an ozone generator doesn’t get rid of the odor.
Thank you!
Mickey filmer like to see your 12v version of o3 generator.
I recently purchased Enerzen Ozone Generator, do I run the air conditioner on fan, just fan?
A neighbor of mine had really bad OCD and was concerned about the air quality in his condo. He purchased 3 of these and set them up in his apartment. He used them while he was living in the apartment. A few days later I could smell the metallic smell in my condo next door. The fire dept was called and they found him lying dead in his bed. Coroners report stated it was accidental suffocation.
How do you suffocate on air and ozone that is naturally in air anyway? Obviously there is a lot being left out of this story.
@@Hveragerthi yeah I'm not sure man. I'm not a doctor or a scientist so you would have to do the research on what these things do and how they are bad for all living things not just humans. I know it has something to do with the way they physically change the air molecules. And he died from asphyxiation, not suffocation, if that makes a difference.
@@mikeyc2500 I have been in medicine for 44 years and have been working with ozone therapy for over 30 years. I have done the research unlike the idiot who put this video together making people paranoid without the facts.
Are you aware ozone is formed daily all the way to ground level naturally? That means humans have been inhaling ozone on a daily basis since the first days humans existed on Earth.
Accidental suffocation could have been from various things. That does not mean ozone had anything to do with it. You are jumping to conclusions with no evidence to back up your beliefs. Presence of does not mean cause of.
Bro thats cazy 👀
@@Hveragerthi look up how ozone works you have the wrong info
Great video!
Hi Zach. I've ordered one to remove a very bad case of cigarette smell on a guitar, but you're talking about oxidation. Could this machine make the metal hardware of a guitar rust? Thanks
Yes. Rust is Iron Oxide. Ozone will cause metals to Oxidize aka "rust" very quickly.
Thank you!
You're welcome!
Can you use it in an apartment in a building with other apartments around, if I close the doors and windows or will the surrounding apartments be affected?
I was worried about my ozone generator that is ment for cpap. Thanks for making me more worried about the smell the hose and mask has, even after airing it out.
Are these safe to use around stainless steel appliances?
Zach, great video! Very informative! I’m planning on using one of these in an unused fireplace chimney/flue, there hasn’t been a live fire in there for about 15 years and the flue damper is rusted stuck in the mostly closed position. Any advice on the most effective way to get rid of that burnt smell using one of these things?
Ozone is nowhere near as dangerous as this guy is trying to make it out to be. I have been working with ozone and building my own units for medical and chemistry experiments for over 30 years.
And we actually inhale ozone daily and have all our lives. Ozone is generated all the way down to ground level daily by the action of sunlight on oxygen in the air, as well as from the action of lightening on oxygen in air, and UV light on smog as well as high voltage equipment. If it were as dangerous as he is trying to make it out to be, none of us would be here.
Ozone is actually nature's disinfectant and it has numerous beneficial purposes. Like anything, even water, too much can be dangerous. This is why most air purifying ozone units come with voltage regulation to adjust the concentration of the ozone based on the room size.
It also helps to put ozone units up as high as possible as ozone weighs more than air and thus sinks. By placing the units high, the ozone has more time to react with dangerous compounds such as formaldehyde and carbon monoxide, as well as react with mold spores, smoke particles, odor causing compounds, etc. destroying them while reducing the ozone concentration itself before reaching face level.
Another trick is to put the ozone unit to where the ozone coming out gets sucked up in to the air intake of the air conditioner. This provides several advantages. One it helps to control pathogens in the ventilation system, and it also mixes a lot of air with the generated ozone helping to dilute it, then blowing the ozone in low concentrations throughout the living space where it can do its job. Since most air vents are in or near the ceiling, this also allows the ozone to gradually sink.
I run a medical ozone generator in my room fairly often. It is right next to my bed, and I and my dog sit right here next to it while it is running. Neither of us have ever been harmed at all by the ozone.
Now, it can be an issue for people with asthma, since it can trigger off asthma attacks at levels that would be safe for the rest of us. So keep that in mind
@@Hveragerthi I heard a radio program host who was talking about getting rid of cigarette smoke smell in rental properties say that they actually put it inside the air inlet (past the air filter) since it can't pass through walls or solid objects, it's the easiest way to get it through the entire house--so this fits what you were saying.
'Organic' ? would it attack leather chairs or car seats? Thank you.
Is any protective equipment needed to re-enter the room to open windows/doors? I have read that it kills cells on your skin and eyes , I understand the part about don't breath it in, but will long sleeves and keeping your eyes closed work ? I want one of this for odor control in a rental house but I'm concerned on my safety once i enter to open windows
Good question. Respiratory exposure is by far the greatest risk here. I've never had any skin symptoms from brief exposure.
You are really cool
Thanks for the big brother tips!🙏🙏🙏
My pleasure!
It's a great quality to have if you're going to raise children of your own 👍
If you do have allergies when is a good time to return after opening up the windows? One, two days… ? Just rented a house that has a horrible odor but my son has allergies, I was going to purchase one of these and get a hotel room for a couple days but how long would be a safe time for my son to return?
Hi. I find similarity to hydrogen peroxide but can it kill virus, bacteria and fungus infested garden soil ? If yes, how do we apply to such infected soil? Thanks and shall appreciate your feedback.
This info is new to me, gotten from 2 other vids like this, but I think I want to buy one. I figure I could turn it on before I leave for work and by the time I get home the O3 should be all gone, but would I still need to vent fresh air from the outdoors? I hate bad odors, have a recently renovated crawl space I'd like to KEEP mold free..I hate odors from curing paints and similar..The latest
spaz I have is caused from buying a used guitar amplifier, the odor is obviously cigarette but it has a bar like odor because the amp was used in bars on gigs, it's got an O-DEAR!
You did cover theissues quite well in the first video but some people dont listen/think.
Always read the manual wich also covers all the issues to be aware off.
I bought an old house a few years ago wich had been sitting for some years and there were lots of mold on the walls. I bought one of the units and followed the manual and ran it for hours over some days, did a clean up of the entire house, everything and ran it again. No issues at all since then. It works very well. But when running, stay away and hold your breath when going in and openeing doors/windows.
People need to stop being so paranoid of ozone. We inhale ozone on a daily basis as it is formed naturally all the way to ground level by the action of sunlight and lightening on oxygen in the air.
Ozone units are pretty safe when used properly. Just like cars and table saws. I wonder how many people on here freaking out over ozone use dangerous pharmaceutical drugs including over the counter ones such as ibuprofen? Are they ready to put on hazmat suits when they go to ingest these drugs because of their unfounded paranoia?
What will be the average ozone output & timing for a midsized car ?
Hi Zach, thanks for the information! We moved into our house almost a year ago and we have had a lingering odor we can’t seem to pinpoint. We have exhausted lots of options and are considering ozone treatment. I want to make sure we go about it safely however. We have a 5 month old so we would of course take her to stay at our parents home for a week or so to make sure the house is fully aired out. My question is would a week be sufficient time and does O3 attach to clothes/furniture/etc where it could be harmful even after the O3 smell is gone and the home is aired out? Also with her being so little is it just too risky to use ozone at all even if we give it a full week? Thanks again for help!
A week should be enough time. I would contact a local fire/flood restoration company for an opinion or consultation. They use ozone generators quite heavily and would be able to give an informed position.
I recommend hydroxyl. You can use Hydroxyl + ozone generator, turning ozone only when you out of home. Hydroxyl is safe to stay in place when it works, but generator I have not last long, only 4 month, next lost effectiveness. Cool generators price starts from 2000+$.
I used in my office about once a week , I set the timer for about 8 hours after I leave my office and when I come back the next day.
I hold my breath and open windows and doors and after a few minutes the strong smell is gone. (I used for mole prevention and clean air )
Sounds like your house has mold
what happened?
dont you need to keep it on for 24 hrs? what can you use to protect your lungs when re entering after it was used?
Thank you for this video. We recently had an Ella’s Bubbles walk-in tub installed. One of the buttons to operate the massage jets is labeled AIR. When I turn this on I get a very strong metallic smell. So strong it seems I taste a metallic taste. I called the company and they said it is the Ozone generator. I’m listening to your video thinking why would they put an ozone generator in a tub to be used in a small enclosed room like a bathroom where it would be breathed in?! I’m at a loss as to what I should do now after watching your video.
Ozone is nowhere near as dangerous as this guy is trying to make it out to be. I have been working with ozone and building my own units for medical and chemistry experiments for over 30 years.
And we actually inhale ozone daily and have all our lives. Ozone is generated all the way down to ground level daily by the action of sunlight on oxygen in the air, as well as from the action of lightening on oxygen in air, and UV light on smog as well as high voltage equipment. If it were as dangerous as he is trying to make it out to be, none of us would be here.
Ozone is actually nature's disinfectant and it has numerous beneficial purposes. Like anything, even water, too much can be dangerous. This is why most air purifying ozone units come with voltage regulation to adjust the concentration of the ozone based on the room size.
It also helps to put ozone units up as high as possible as ozone weighs more than air and thus sinks. By placing the units high, the ozone has more time to react with dangerous compounds such as formaldehyde and carbon monoxide, as well as react with mold spores, smoke particles, odor causing compounds, etc. destroying them while reducing the ozone concentration itself before reaching face level.
Another trick is to put the ozone unit to where the ozone coming out gets sucked up in to the air intake of the air conditioner. This provides several advantages. One it helps to control pathogens in the ventilation system, and it also mixes a lot of air with the generated ozone helping to dilute it, then blowing the ozone in low concentrations throughout the living space where it can do its job. Since most air vents are in or near the ceiling, this also allows the ozone to gradually sink.
I run a medical ozone generator in my room fairly often. It is right next to my bed, and I and my dog sit right here next to it while it is running. Neither of us have ever been harmed at all by the ozone.
Now, it can be an issue for people with asthma, since it can trigger off asthma attacks at levels that would be safe for the rest of us. So keep that in mind
As for the smell, this is not likely the ozone as it rapidly breaks down, especially in hot water. What people generally smell long term are the acids formed when air is used as the starting gas.
I grow plants in my basement. I was thinking of running it in one room I heard with cigarette smoke. But would it harm my plants, even with them being in my basement and the room is a floor above?
What about electronics (household appliances, computer, monitor), does it damage it?
My buddy bought a house and lately discovered he and his family are overcomed by cigarette smoke. There clothes smell, closets, their child is affected, well the entire family.
They asked how to render problem...Do they have to remove clothes, furniture etc. when ozone machine is used?
Gates plans on ionizing the air.could this set up for ignition of the air ?
Hello, I had a "Living Air" ozone generator. The multi-level company that sold it to me was Ecoquest. Ecoquest had bought the company from the original owner and inventor of ozone technology, who named his company Alpine Air.
Anyway, we were always told to turn the generator up just to the point where you could smell the ozone and then back it down to where you couldn't smell it. You have to be careful at this point because you can get used to 'the fresh smell' and have more ozone than you should.
I really loved my generator. I felt like I had more energy. I loved the ionizing effect where the dust motes were clumped together by the process and when the sunlight beams came through my living room windows, it showed virtually NO dust motes drifting in the air, whereas before using my generator, the air would be thick with dust motes. This in a living room with no wall-to-wall rugs or area carpets. Just hardwood floors.
I also found the dust would all clump together at the baseboards around the perimeter of the room, so super easy to keep clean. It was great for having a healthy house, I thought.
My machine eventually stopped working and Ecoquest closed down. I didnt know where to get parts or support for fixing it. - I don't know if anyone bought the company. I had moved and lost contact with my upline. It was a WONDERFUL product.
1 question: Will it potentially damage any electronic equipment in the room (corrosion?) , should I take all electronic equipment out??
Would be using this in my basement..my furnace is in my basement and my concern would be blowing c03 into the first floor of my house after using the ozone generator..would be hard to keep out of house to air it out so maybe this machine wouldn’t work for me
Will it set or co2 detectors?
Wow…wish I had done more research before I ordered one from Amazon. Mine is arriving today (just ordered it yesterday). 🥺
Are these generators safe to use around electronics ( tv / computer ) and what about using an organic respirator when entering / exiting rooms
Yes they will generally be fine. However... it may cause some corrosion on metal solder joints, break down glues in the circuit boards make some plastics brittle etc. As far a respirators go If outside air passes through it, so does ozone. Filters will not stop it. You need a self contained breathing apparatus with it's own independent oxygen supply. Kinda like a scuba diver or a space suit.
a good way to lose your sense of smell for 2 days yea.
I had a setup that ran at 32 amps which generated ozone at a scary rate to the point where blue gas was coming out the tube and it needed scrubbing.
The Dyson humidifier uses a UV light to sanitize the water before humidifying the room do you think it’s also introducing ozone into the room?
Hhmmmm.... I can't say for sure, but I would guess not based on the liablity issues that it might cause for Dyson. UV lights are commonly used in residential applications to purify well water and that does not cause ozone to be released from the faucet.
Great info. Many people complain about the skill saw hurts when they taste the spinning blade. That's the same group that would try and inhale the O3. But oh well.
Thank you very much for your explanation . I got seriously sick in my sleeping room which later turned out to be from hidden mold . When the mold was dicovered we treated it but spores got scattered throughout the whole house . Now i'm sick throughout the whole house , whereas before i could recuperate in the attic and living room . Pain in throat , nose , eyes , headache , tired , down , it is hell pushing one towards complete despair . Like stinging in a dry throat .These scattered spores are impossible to find and clean with soda , unless one knows the where contamination contacts were . Your video showed me a another solution . If this is true with this ozone , then maybe i will get a life back . Does ozone kill mold spores ? With much gratitude for your video . Thanks .
Breathe eucalyptus oil for the mold. Just rub some on the nose. Dab a TINY TINY TINY bit on the eye lids and corner of the eyes for the weepy eyes. TINY TINY TINY, ok? You'll figure it out.
@@vl1581 Thanks for the response .
@@vl1581 Am getting better now for some time , was not easy , thanks for the advixe .
Yes, ozone will destroy mold spores in the presence of moisture. Oxidizers like this require moisture to work.
@@HveragerthiThank you for your answer , am now getting a bit better . Regards .
What do you think of the SoCleane CPAP cleaner that uses ozone? It smells like ozone after cleaning...now we breath that in.....
Thanks for this video. I’m dealing with the musty smell in three rooms of an old house I just bought. I’m assuming That once the smell of ozone is gone after airing out it’s safe to use the room again.
Ozone is nowhere near as dangerous as this guy is trying to make it out to be. I have been working with ozone and building my own units for medical and chemistry experiments for over 30 years.
And we actually inhale ozone daily and have all our lives. Ozone is generated all the way down to ground level daily by the action of sunlight on oxygen in the air, as well as from the action of lightening on oxygen in air, and UV light on smog as well as high voltage equipment. If it were as dangerous as he is trying to make it out to be, none of us would be here.
Ozone is actually nature's disinfectant and it has numerous beneficial purposes. Like anything, even water, too much can be dangerous. This is why most air purifying ozone units come with voltage regulation to adjust the concentration of the ozone based on the room size.
It also helps to put ozone units up as high as possible as ozone weighs more than air and thus sinks. By placing the units high, the ozone has more time to react with dangerous compounds such as formaldehyde and carbon monoxide, as well as react with mold spores, smoke particles, odor causing compounds, etc. destroying them while reducing the ozone concentration itself before reaching face level.
Another trick is to put the ozone unit to where the ozone coming out gets sucked up in to the air intake of the air conditioner. This provides several advantages. One it helps to control pathogens in the ventilation system, and it also mixes a lot of air with the generated ozone helping to dilute it, then blowing the ozone in low concentrations throughout the living space where it can do its job. Since most air vents are in or near the ceiling, this also allows the ozone to gradually sink.
I run a medical ozone generator in my room fairly often. It is right next to my bed, and I and my dog sit right here next to it while it is running. Neither of us have ever been harmed at all by the ozone.
Now, it can be an issue for people with asthma, since it can trigger off asthma attacks at levels that would be safe for the rest of us. So keep that in mind
So if you have asthma don’t use it at all or can I run it for a while like about how long do you think like a day or a couple hours come back open some windows then get a hotel for a day or two then come back to live in okay or just don’t bother to use the machine at all if I have asthma ?
@@Hveragerthi Thank you for the input. Good to know it’s safe. I’ve used mine four times without any apparent issues. I’m holding off using it for now, however, as I’ve recently been found to have lung granulomas. They are usually d/t an irritant. I’m sure they’re not from the ozone unit as I left the house while it was running. Out of an abundance of caution, will discuss this with the pulmonologist when I see him.
@@boohollaway7745 That is what I did when I ran my ozone generator. I do have some issues with my lungs (granulomas) that I haven’t yet seen the doctor about. I will talk to him first before using it again just in case.
I just used one for my new car because the old owner used to smoke. It worked wonders but even after 3 days, it still has an ozone Kinda smell. Should I add fragrance or continue to air it out?
If it took the smoke odor out, then you just need to leave the windows open a bit to air out. Car detailers use these to do exactly what you did. You do want to run the fan in the car for about 30 minutes while the ozone machine is on, or the smoke odor will still be there.
@@stevem1081 Wise tip. Thank you
Thank you for the info!
Now research his claims from credible sources. So much misleading information in this video.
@@Hveragerthi wut?
@@f0t0b0y What I said was pretty clear. This guy has a lot to learn about ozone and ozone generators because he clearly did not research the topic very well before making this video. I addressed his video in other posts.
Ozone is nowhere near as dangerous as this guy is trying to make it out to be. I have been working with ozone and building my own units for medical and chemistry experiments for over 30 years.
And we actually inhale ozone daily and have all our lives. Ozone is generated all the way down to ground level daily by the action of sunlight on oxygen in the air, as well as from the action of lightening on oxygen in air, and UV light on smog as well as high voltage equipment. If it were as dangerous as he is trying to make it out to be, none of us would be here.
Ozone is actually nature's disinfectant and it has numerous beneficial purposes. Like anything, even water, too much can be dangerous. This is why most air purifying ozone units come with voltage regulation to adjust the concentration of the ozone based on the room size.
It also helps to put ozone units up as high as possible as ozone weighs more than air and thus sinks. By placing the units high, the ozone has more time to react with dangerous compounds such as formaldehyde and carbon monoxide, as well as react with mold spores, smoke particles, odor causing compounds, etc. destroying them while reducing the ozone concentration itself before reaching face level.
Another trick is to put the ozone unit to where the ozone coming out gets sucked up in to the air intake of the air conditioner. This provides several advantages. One it helps to control pathogens in the ventilation system, and it also mixes a lot of air with the generated ozone helping to dilute it, then blowing the ozone in low concentrations throughout the living space where it can do its job. Since most air vents are in or near the ceiling, this also allows the ozone to gradually sink.
I run a medical ozone generator in my room fairly often. It is right next to my bed, and I and my dog sit right here next to it while it is running. Neither of us have ever been harmed at all by the ozone.
Now, it can be an issue for people with asthma, since it can trigger off asthma attacks at levels that would be safe for the rest of us. So keep that in mind
please excuse my ignorance, i have tried to look this up but i cant make sense of it. whats the difference between this and the ozone layer? i would assume they are the same but i see things online that say that ozone is a pollutant and a green house gas but we do still have a hole in out ozone layer so wouldn't pumping ozone through these things help if its needed in the layer? or are they two separate entities? either way thank you for the video, very informative
They are the same molecule. The shape of the ozone molecule tends to keep things in the earths atmosphere, that’s why it could be classified as a greenhouse gas. With the hole in the ozone layer, it’s letting gasses out of the atmosphere and into space that’s why ozone is important, but I’m not sure wether or not we can pump ozone out to fix it. I’m sure it would be a lot more difficult then that
I rent my upstairs and live in the house. Is it alright if I'm in the downstairs while the generator is running. It is a seperate unit upstairs.
Should i remove my indoor plants from the area as well?
Hi! I'm considering to buy an ozone generator to build a "sanitization arc" just before mi home door, but I'm also researching pros and cons, and if this way of sanitization it's suitable.
If people are going through this "arc" this is a bad idea.
@@timswack7230 fortunately, I read 2 weeks later (after my question) that actually "Ozone arcs" are not good for covid sanitization.
I burned something in my house and I want to use ozone to get rid of the smell but is it safe for metals and walls painted black? Is it safe for marbles in kitchen?
I have a 5 bedroom 3 bath 2,700 sq ft rental house that is currently unoccupied. What type of generator would you buy and how long would you leave it on? Can I keep it on in the living room and put all fans on?
Ozone is nowhere near as dangerous as this guy is trying to make it out to be. I have been working with ozone and building my own units for medical and chemistry experiments for over 30 years.
And we actually inhale ozone daily and have all our lives. Ozone is generated all the way down to ground level daily by the action of sunlight on oxygen in the air, as well as from the action of lightening on oxygen in air, and UV light on smog as well as high voltage equipment. If it were as dangerous as he is trying to make it out to be, none of us would be here.
Ozone is actually nature's disinfectant and it has numerous beneficial purposes. Like anything, even water, too much can be dangerous. This is why most air purifying ozone units come with voltage regulation to adjust the concentration of the ozone based on the room size.
It also helps to put ozone units up as high as possible as ozone weighs more than air and thus sinks. By placing the units high, the ozone has more time to react with dangerous compounds such as formaldehyde and carbon monoxide, as well as react with mold spores, smoke particles, odor causing compounds, etc. destroying them while reducing the ozone concentration itself before reaching face level.
Another trick is to put the ozone unit to where the ozone coming out gets sucked up in to the air intake of the air conditioner. This provides several advantages. One it helps to control pathogens in the ventilation system, and it also mixes a lot of air with the generated ozone helping to dilute it, then blowing the ozone in low concentrations throughout the living space where it can do its job. Since most air vents are in or near the ceiling, this also allows the ozone to gradually sink.
I run a medical ozone generator in my room fairly often. It is right next to my bed, and I and my dog sit right here next to it while it is running. Neither of us have ever been harmed at all by the ozone.
Now, it can be an issue for people with asthma, since it can trigger off asthma attacks at levels that would be safe for the rest of us. So keep that in mind
how about bugS ? does it keep bugs out for some reason?
Can I use one in a small shed?
Very good info! Any tips on what to do when you over do it? When it causes off gassing of items in your home and causes that heavy sweet, metal like odor?
Yes...turn the machine off! Or, run it at a lower setting...simple.
I didn’t know it could cause offgassing. Is this because there were toxins in home or products that are now dying? For how long? Thank you
1) When you say not good for asthma do you mean not good to use at all if you have breathing condition? Or leave extra time airing out? I let my cottage air out for 24 hrs and could still smell it. I’ll need to turn on some fans. 2) Also, you ran fans WHILE ozone is going? 3) And is it true to leave a window cracked for constant supply of oxygen? Thank you