Filtrete Dirt

Posted in Vacuum Cleaner by admin on May 8, 2009

Does the air passing through an electrostatic filter (like Filtrete) Get ionized?

I've heard that ionized air can be potentially hazardous (eg free radicals) so I want to avoid air purifiers ionize the air. The 3M Filtrete polyolefins based on electrostatic filters (very common in furnace filters, and now part of a standalone air purifier) are pre-loaded with a static charge to attract dirt, dust and particles from the airflow. My question is, as air travel through the filter (via a fan) is there a way that it can collect any tax on the electrostatic filter, or air can become somewhat ionized in any way or form after leaving the filter? Now, as far as I know, the air does not cost much, so I would presume not, but I have an expert opinion.

The air can become somewhat ionized upon leaving the device However, the negative ions generated would be a small amount and would disapate in shallow exting unit.

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