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Quiet,
Attractive, Affordable!
Reduces microbial contaminates, odors, and chemicals and
contaminates at the source before they go into into your lungs!
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Dimensions: |
16" high, 9" diameter |
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Regulatory: |
Complies with electrical and
mechanical requirements of
UL 867 standard. Ozone emissions do not exceed 0.05ppm |
Technology /
Value Comparison Chart
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HEPA Filters |
Foam / Fiber Filters |
Carbon Media Filters
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Electrostatic
Precipitator |
Ozone Generators |
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Particulates
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All Sizes
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All Sizes
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Medium,
Large |
Medium,
Large |
Large
Only |
None
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Microbes (Mold,
Bacteria, etc.) |
Yes |
Some
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Some
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None
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None
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Yes
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Gases (Volatile Organic
Compounds) |
Yes |
None
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None
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Some
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None
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Yes
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Odors |
Yes |
None
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None
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Some
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None
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Yes
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Health Risks of Unit
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None |
Can be
breeding ground for microorganisms |
Can be
breeding ground for microorganisms |
Can be
breeding ground for microorganisms |
Can be
breeding ground for microorganisms |
Nitrogen
oxides can irritate eyes, sinuses & lungs |
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Noise
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Minimal |
Loud
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Loud
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Loud
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Minimal
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Moderate
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Cost per 3,000
Square Feet |
$699 for one
unit Replace module once per year for $69
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$1,505 for 7 units Add to this the cost of 21 filters
per year. |
$900 - 1,350 Add to this the cost of expensive filters
to replace frequently |
$1,200 - 3,750 Add to this the cost of expensive filters
to replace frequently |
$2,443 for 7 units (and more units might be needed)
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$660 -1,200 These units have a record of a high defect
rate. |
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Why the AirSource
3000™
is a Better Value Over Other Brands |
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Manufacturer
Model
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Mitsubishi PlasmaPure™
Air MA-EF503
Plasma
Deodorization
& HEPA |
Brookstone
Pure-Ion®
UV Ionization
HEPA
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Hunter
QuietFlo™
400
HEPA
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Sharper Image
Professional
Series™
Ionic BreezeGP®
Electrostatic & UV
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AirSource 3000™
Photo-Ionization
& Electron Generation |
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Rated Coverage ft² |
233 |
500¹ |
400 |
500 |
3000 |
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Purchase Cost per unit |
$299 |
$300 |
$188 |
$499 |
$699 |
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Annual Filter Cost |
$15
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$20¹
lamp +clean it |
$80
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$19.95 lamp+clean it |
$69 lamp |
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Annual Energy Cost³ |
$33 |
$47 |
$27 |
$37 |
$21 |
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Number of units
Required for 3000 ft² |
12 |
6 |
7 |
6 |
1 |
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Upfront Cost for Units
for 3000 ft² |
$3588 |
$1800 |
$1316 |
$2246² |
$699 |
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Annual Costs: Filter + Energy for
3000 ft² |
$576
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$402
Inc. lamp |
$749
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$342
Inc. lamp |
$90
Inc. lamp |
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Information collected
10/01/04 at: plasmapure.com, lowes.com, brookstone.com,
sharperimage.com
¹Estimate--data unclear on website ²Sharper Image has
a 50%-off second unit promotion 10/04
³Electricity cost calculated at $0.12 / kwh |
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