Conference misery::feline

    I've been using one for a coupld of years and have had no such
    problems. In fact, it is in the same room as my pellet (wood) stove,
    and not only are my walls clean, my ceiling is still bright white.
    
    Deb

Re: -1

Deb,

Thank you very much for the information.  This was my only concern about the
unit, and you've put my mind at ease.  I plan to order one as soon as possible 
because my poor hubbie is allergic to our two cute little fur-faces.
 
Thanks again!

    How big an area do these things cover?  I have a very slight allergy to
    my newly acquired cat, and was thinking about one of these. I have a
    very large, open floor plan.  I've read/heard good things about both
    the Alpine Air and Bionaire.  Are these table-top models that can be
    moved from room to room?  Do they run constantly?  Much electrical
    usage?  Curious...                                      Sarah

RE: -1

>> How big an area do these things cover?  

   I was told by the folks at Alpine Air that the Model 150 is capable of
   purifying the air in approximately 1500 square feet.

>> I have a very slight allergy to my newly acquired cat, and was thinking
>> about one of these. I have a very large, open floor plan.  I've read/heard
>> good things about both the Alpine Air and Bionaire.  Are these table-top
>> models that can be moved from room to room?  

   The Alpine Air system does not have to be moved from room to room, but 
   the brochure suggests that it be placed within 12 feet of a return air
   grill (part of your central air/heating system).  I suspect that it
   relies on a central air/heating system to circulate the air through out
   the entire home.

   From the pictures provided in the brochure, I would guess that the unit 
   is approxmately 12" high, 12" deep and 18" wide.  As a result, if you
   so choose, it is small enough to be easily moved from room to room

>> Do they run constantly?  
 
   Yes, I believe that they recommend that it be left on 24 hours/day.

>> Much electrical usage?  Curious... 

   The 150 operates on 110 volts of electricity using as little power as a 30 
   watt light bulb.


  The retail price for Model 150 is $395.

    If anyone is seriously interested in purchasing an Alpine Air or in
    getting more informaiton on one please contact me.  I am a dealer
    for Alpine Air.  I was so pleased with my unit that I decided to
    sell them.  I also offer a $25 finders fee to anyone who sends
    me business.
    
    Please note that the Alpine Air system is an AIR PURIFIER and
    not an air filter.  There is a big difference.  
    
    I don't want this to turn into a commercial so if you want any 
    more information please contact me.
      Thanks.
    
         Nancy DC
    
    p.s. other feliners who have Alpine Air purifiers are Cindy Gerry and
    Penny Greene 

    I wanted to note that the Alpine air is only about 12 " square and
    is easily transportable from room to room.  Altho we don't allow 
    smoking in our house, the Alpine Air is wonderful if you're having
    a party with smokers.  you can put it right in the party room.
      Nancy
    

    
    Once upon a time, I had a little ionizer (a portable one) and it kept
    the air clean, but it ionized the paint on the walls so the walls
    picked up all the pollutants in the air.
    
    When I moved it away from the walls, it wasn't nearly as bad, and when
    I used it in a large room, I never noticed any kind of buildup.
    
    If you put an ionizer next to a wall, though, it will attract all the
    "garbage" in the air and you will notice a darkening.
    
    I think they're worth having, though...they keep the air so clean!
    
    
    					-- Scot

    RE: .4
    
    I believe that the unit is more like 8x8x12, rather than 12x12x18.
    I leave mine on 24 hr/day, 7days a week, and after I got it, I noiced
    about $1-$2/month increase in my light bill.
     
    RE: .7
    >If you put an ionizer next to a wall, though, it will attract all the
    >"garbage" in the air and you will notice a darkening.
    
    This is NOT TRUE with the Alpine Air Purification system. I have mine
    6 inches from the wall (it has been there for 2 two years) and there is
    NO DARKENING. This unit is NOT JUST an ionizer, but it is also a ozone
    generator and it has filters. 
    
    Of course, maybe the fact that it doesn't darken the walls is one of
    the reasons that it is so expensive.
    
    Deb (no, I'm not selling them, though I have been asked to several times)

    I notice this kind of darkening behind picture frames.  I'm not
    sure if it has anything to do with having an ionizer or
    not (I don't).  Sure would like to know how to clean the
    dark stuff off -- nothing I've tried works, and I don't
    want to repaint.
    

Are these walls exposed to sunlight or other strong light?

If they are what is most likely to be happening is that the walls are being
bleached by the effect of light striking them. What you are seeing is the 
origional color of the walls while everything else is slowly getting whiter.

							.wIx.

    No, this is true grubbiness I'm talking about.