Does anyone use an air purifier in their recording space?

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I'm thinking that I should get one. Sure, the AC has a filter, but there is still dust that will get in via shoes, existing dust from construction (though I hope I got most of it), clothes, etc.
If you do, any suggestions on models or performance specs?
 
I've got one of those electronic ionizers (ozone generators). I turn it on a couple times a week or so just to "freshen" the place up. It's too noisey to use while recording or listening.
 
punkin said:
I've got one of those electronic ionizers (ozone generators). I turn it on a couple times a week or so just to "freshen" the place up. It's too noisey to use while recording or listening.
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Exactly what I was looking at. I was thinking the same thing...turn it off during sessions, leave it on while away. What kind did you get and how much $$, if you don't mind me asking?
 
Ya know, I don't I haven't a clue. I inherited it.

I found it on this website. I don't know if you can shop around and find it cheaper somewhere else http://www.peakpureair.com/ozone-air-purifier.htm

It makes kind of a "sizzly" noise when you turn it up. To be honest, I don't like being around it when it's on. The thing really cranks out the ozone. What I do is turn it on for the day when I'm gone or over-night and it takes some of the funk out of the air. I also have a couple humidifiers which run all the time to keep the guitars comfy.
 
I've heard that the ionizers aren't really good for audio gear.
 
punkin said:
Really? How so? :confused:
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I'm no expert, but some of those units produce ozone, which can degrade rubber/mic diaphragms, etc., plus ozone is not the best stuff to breathe.
 
Isn't ozone a pollutant?

One thing to check into if you haven't is upgrading your air filters. The standard fiberglass ones catch around 5-20% of normal dust, virtually none the smaller stuff. Look into Hi-E filters. Even the ones at around a 40% rating general rating (and they also go to smaller particles) are a big improvement. They all the way up to 85%+. They can have more flow loss being finer but can make up for some of this by having more surface area. (Consider going from a 1” glass to 2”.)
They also helps the rest of your system. (clean cooling coil = more capacity/lower energy use etc.)
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Just get one of the small ones that use filters. They made a big difference for my room. Too noisy to have on while recording/monitoring, but really keep the place smelling 'fresh' if you can turn it on while you're away.

They have em at Wal-Mart for $20. I think Holmes makes them.
 
danny.guitar said:
I think Holmes makes them.
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Then they must be longer than the others? :D :D

Sorry, it's Saturday night and I couldn't resist. Thanks danny.guitar, I'll pay a visit to Wally World tomorrow then. :)
 
i have a big fancy HEPA filter in my room, and it has a "silent" mode where it runs really quiet. it's gotta pretty big fan so even at very low speeds it still moves air. it has some kind of 'dust sensor' on it and automatically adjusts the fan speed according to the amount of dust in the air. plus it has a remote so i can shut it off or turn it down from the desk without having to walk over to it. the filters are expensive though, but they are so big you don't have to replace them too often.

it gets the job done as far as decreasing the amount of surface dust that accumulates in the room.
 
Air purifiers

I have the Sharper Image air purifiers. They are usually so quiet, you wonder if they're working. They are very easy to clean since all you have to do is run the stainless steel filter under hot water and wipe it off with a paper towel. It looks like soot from a chimney. They are great!
 
scrubs said:
I'm no expert, but some of those units produce ozone, which can degrade rubber/mic diaphragms, etc., plus ozone is not the best stuff to breathe.
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You are correct some units do and it's definately not healthy for you at all, in fact a decent concentration of it can kill you. It's best to run purifiers like this when you aren't home. I run a filter purifier non-stop when I'm not in the studio.
 
I bought a purifier at Wal-Mart for $37, hepa filter type. I'm going to give the recording room one last dust and sweep to get the big stuff, and then plug in the filter. If all goes well, I'll be cabling up some gear tomorrow. Still need treatment for the back wall I need to get on, though.
 
Seeker of Rock said:
I bought a purifier at Wal-Mart for $37, hepa filter type. I'm going to give the recording room one last dust and sweep to get the big stuff, and then plug in the filter. If all goes well, I'll be cabling up some gear tomorrow. Still need treatment for the back wall I need to get on, though.
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just make sure the unit you got is big enough for your room. i used to have one of those cheap little hepa filters in my bedroom and it was OK, but when i moved into the new studio space (about twice the size as my old bedroom), the filter just didnt cut it. so i ended up getting a HUGE one haha. it works a whole lot better, but the filters are damn expensive. :mad:
 
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