Ozone Generators???

[MikeRoOrganix]

Hey all I have never used an ozone generator. Used lots of carbon scrubbers, but with my new space I am looking for as much fresh smell as possible.

Does anyone still use ozone gens?? My local hydro store doesn't even carry them anymore. Online searches make me wary of being harmful to breathe?

Another option would be a stronger fan and bigger carbon filter.

My space is in an isolated part of the house and ventilated outside. Thanks for any and all info or opinions.

 

[MAZEinaHAZE]

i don't think they are harmful to your health at all.......but as for which will do the job better ?? dunno.........

i'd assume that a scrubber would be your best bet, since its made to function for that reason !

 

[Clackamas Coot]

Hey all I have never used an ozone generator. Used lots of carbon scrubbers, but with my new space I am looking for as much fresh smell as possible.

Does anyone still use ozone gens?? My local hydro store doesn't even carry them anymore. Online searches make me wary of being harmful to breathe?

Another option would be a stronger fan and bigger carbon filter.

My space is in an isolated part of the house and ventilated outside. Thanks for any and all info or opinions.

MikeRoOrganix

These devices were all the rage about 20 years ago.

If you want a true professional ozone generator then I would suggest that you hit the salt-water reef system folks as they have the absolute best products available. Without a doubt.

A good place to get pricing would be MarineDepot.com - a company that I've used for any number of products unrelated to growing cannabis.

HTH

CC

 

[junior_grower]

http://www.plantlightinghydroponics.com/air-cleaner-systems-c-348.html

A site I have had good sucsess with and they have 6-8 models.

 

[mamajama]

Can an ozone generator be used to sterilize a room? Can it be used to kill pests and other critters in a small grow room? What effect will it have on plants if used in a large "dose" for above reasons?

Thanks!

Mamajama

 

[Clackamas Coot]

Can an ozone generator be used to sterilize a room? Can it be used to kill pests and other critters in a small grow room? What effect will it have on plants if used in a large "dose" for above reasons?

Thanks!

Mamajama

That's the claim.

YMMV

CC

 

[vprising909]

Ozone is okay...

but UV is the way to go.

Here's something that might put UV in perspective.

UV is between visible light and gamma/x rays (you know, like Chernobyl shit).

We know that ozone filtration works, and that it actually kills microorganisms. But so does the newer UV-C. Urban Garden Mag just had an article on it not to long ago. I've seen this first hand because I have a UV-C light in my koi pond. No algae, no murk. A quick glance at the EPA website will tell you what you need to know about UV's reputation...

How is Ozone Harmful?

The same chemical properties that allow high concentrations of ozone to react with organic material outside the body give it the ability to react with similar organic material that makes up the body, and potentially cause harmful health consequences. When inhaled, ozone can damage the lungs (see - "Ozone and Your Health" - www.epa.gov/airnow/brochure.html). Relatively low amounts can cause chest pain, coughing, shortness of breath, and, throat irritation. Ozone may also worsen chronic respiratory diseases such as asthma and compromise the ability of the body to fight respiratory infections. People vary widely in their susceptibility to ozone. Healthy people, as well as those with respiratory difficulty, can experience breathing problems when exposed to ozone. Exercise during exposure to ozone causes a greater amount of ozone to be inhaled, and increases the risk of harmful respiratory effects. Recovery from the harmful effects can occur following short-term exposure to low levels of ozone, but health effects may become more damaging and recovery less certain at higher levels or from longer exposures .

As far as air filtration...

Ozone generators that are sold as air cleaners intentionally produce the gas ozone. Often the vendors of ozone generators make statements and distribute material that lead the public to believe that these devices are always safe and effective in controlling indoor air pollution. For almost a century, health professionals have refuted these claims (Sawyer, et. al 1913; Salls, 1927; Boeniger, 1995; American Lung Association, 1997; Al-Ahmady, 1997). The purpose of this document is to provide accurate information regarding the use of ozone-generating devices in indoor occupied spaces. This information is based on the most credible scientific evidence currently available.

You GOTTA read the EPA website. The gov sucks but it is a very informative page if you can filter out the propaganda.

Always go carbon filter or uv-c on air.

 

[ocitown]

Ozone is very toxic.

Ozone is very toxic.

o3 is used on a large scale for killing some household mold,requires all people and animals to evacuate for a period of time as it's used in very high doses.

A homemade generator can be simple and inexpensive,just gathering a high voltage transformer(15,000-20,000 volts)used for neon flouro lighting IIRC,two glass plates and some wire.

Plans are not hard to find if building is your sort of thing.

Ionic filtering works but i have yet to find one that handle a grow.

It can be used in a remote room(like an attic)with a mixing box just distal to the o3 to do It's work before pumping it outside where IMO it can then still be problematic to life.

CF all the way.

BTW,AC it seems can be reactivated by drying in the sun and reusing i am told,my CF has been going for nearly 2 years(proly 14 months every day)and have not needed to reactivate it myself.

 

[superultramega]

Ozone can be very dangerous for people. It will do a lot of damage to your plants too. If you use a generator it should only be in your exhaust line to outside. The ozone doesn't last very long outside but you might actually smell the ozone if you're near the exhaust. It smells like a blender running or "electricity". Charcoal filters work great. I'd rather put a two carbon filters inline in my exhaust than use an ozone generator. I run a 6" Phresh filter with a 265 cfm exhaust fan. Smells like nothing coming out the exhaust.

 

[MikeRoOrganix]

Thanks a lot all. I already have a store-bought carbon filter (about 2foot tall) and one 265cfm dayton. I think I will stay away from ozone.