Almost all surfaces within a room are positively charged. In addition to the accumulation, the negatively charged air particles are attracted to positively charged surfaces within the occupied space. The surface near the ionizer will darken proving its effectiveness. Be sure the surface is washable.

Negative ions aid in increased oxygen intake. Research has been conducted since the 1950's about negative ions and improvement in mood, anxiety, increased cognitive ability, increased energy, reduced depression, and improved sleep, as well as improvement in breathing and air quality. One gets the feeling of alertness and vitality, similar to the feeling we get when we are in a beautiful forest or near a crashing waterfall or breathing crisp, clean mountain air.

What is the difference between dust particles and gas molecules?
The optimum particle size that negative ions remove from the air is 5 microns. This size is 100,000 times larger than a gas molecule. Can you imagine how many gas molecules can attach to a dust particle? Dust particles soak up gas molecules. Gas molecules cause odors in the air. If negative ions can remove dust the attached gas molecules also are removed.

What is the difference between odors and gases?
Odors come from the gas molecules. If you remove the gas molecules, you remove the odor.

Wellness Tools is proud to carry the electrocorp line of Negative Ion Generators.

electrocorp ionizers are two to three times more powerful than those of thecompetition. To decide on the purchase of an ionizer you must look at specifications. Some companies won't send you specifications; or, if they do, the specifications will not be stated according to accepted criteria. Remember to ask how many negative ions are produced each second per cubic centimeter measured at one meter from the emitters.

Another consideration is how many thousands of volts powers the unit. Voltage governs the production of negative ions and ozone. Both are produced at the same time. We use 15-18 KV. This window allows the maximum production of ions with the minimum production of ozone. If you increase the voltage, ion production goes down and ozone production goes up. Decrease the voltage, and the ion field generated is very weak.
electrocorp is universally acclaimed as having the best ionizer on the market with regard to density of negative ions, quality of our units (those sold in 1985 are still running) and low price.


WHY PURCHASE AN electrocorp IONIZER OVER ANY OTHER IONIZER ON THE MARKET?

electrocorp ionizers are two to three times more powerful than those of our competition.  To decide on the purchase of an ionizer you must look at specifications.  Some companies won't send you specifications; or, if they do, the specifications will not be stated according to accepted criteria.  Remember to ask how many negative ions are produced each second per cubic centimeter measured at one meter from the emitters.

Another consideration is how many thousands of volts powers the unit. Voltage governs the production of negative ions and ozone. Both are produced at the same time. We use 15-18 KV.  This window allows the maximum production of ions with the minimum production of ozone.  If you increase the voltage, ion production goes down and ozone production goes up.  Decrease the voltage, and the ion field generated is very weak. 

electrocorp is universally acclaimed as having the best ionizer on the market with regard to density of negative ions, quality of our units (those sold in 1985 are still running) and low price.

WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A NEGATIVE ION GENERATOR AND A NEGATIVE IONIZER.

None.  A negative ion generator is an ionizer.  An ionizer is a negative ion generator.  However, all ionizers are certainly not equal.  Our negative ionizers are long-life, high-ion-density units which put out the optimum level of negative ions.

DO YOUR NEGATIVE IONIZERS ALSO PRODUCE POSITIVE IONS AS A BY-PRODUCT.

No.  Our ionizers do not generate positive ions.  Some other brands of ionizers generate the negative ions by removing electrons from nearby oxygen atoms (thereby creating positive ions) and transferring the electrons to nearby neutral atoms to generate negative ions.  However, our ionizers emit all the electrons directly from the ion emitters (instead of robbing them from other atoms).  These electrons transfer to oxygen atoms in the air, creating negative ions in large quantities without also creating positive ions.

EXPLAIN THE "BLACK WALL" EFFECT.

Effective ionization will deposit dust on the surfaces close to the ionizer. There is no way to prevent this and still have a good negative charge in your air. The best thing to do is to place your ionizer away from the wall. What is happening is that your walls are very large positively charged surfaces and the negatively charged particles will be attracted to them. If you have your ionizer within three feet of your walls you are exposing them to the strongest part of the ionizer's plasma field, which is a 3-foot area around the ionizer. The dust collection on the walls is an annoyance; however, it is evidence of all of the particulate that you are not breathing. If your wall is of low porosity, the buildup is easily washed off.

HOW IS THE OUTPUT OF A NEGATIVE ION GENERATOR MEASURED?

We do not measure the ion density at the emitters, as it is not difficult to produce trillions of ions at a point of discharge or within several centimeters. The most meaningful measurement is the ion density at one meter. To be brief, the measurement in cubic centimeters/second at one meter means that at one meter (3 feet) every cubic centimeter of airspace has a density of 4.5 million ions. What you are looking for is the presence of negative ions throughout the area, not just around the unit. We use a method known as pulse plasma field technology to disperse the negative ions. This works by emitting the ions in pulses, followed by a pause and then another pulse. This gently disperses the ions, as the negative charges will naturally repel each other. The result is a nice even negative ion density throughout the area. Our ionizers are designed to be effective for a 400 square foot room. (20ft X 20ft). If you have a larger space you just add another ionizer being sure to separate them by 10 feet.

CAN OZONE BE DANGEROUS?

Ozone can be dangerous. The EPA, OSHA, UL 867 say that no ozone generator should produce more than 50ppb of ozone. The electrocorp Plasma-Tron^TM produces no more than 50ppb and electrocorp ionizers produce less than 10ppb. Too much ozone can cause irritation of the respiratory tract, increase mucous flow, cause itchy eyes, and a scratchy sore throat.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DUST PARTICLES AND GAS MOLECULES?

The optimum particle size that negative ions remove from the air is 5 microns. This size is 100,000 times larger than a gas molecule. Can you imagine how many gas molecules can attach to a dust particle? Dust particles soak up gas molecules. Gas molecules cause odors in the air. If negative ions can remove dust the attached gas molecules also are removed.

CAN NEGATIVE IONS HARM COMPUTERS?

Computers should be kept away from any form of electrostatic radiation. A field of negative ions is a form of electrostatic radiation (ESR). Though electrocorp has never had any cause to worry because of the ESR our ionizers produce, we still caution those that purchase our ionizers to place them 6-10 feet away from computers. 

HOW DO IONS AND OZONE DIFFER?

Ozone attacks (oxidizes, breaks down) the gas molecules in air and only the gas molecules. Ions charge the dust particles in the air removing them.

CAN I GET A SHOCK FROM THE electrocorp IONIZERS?

Ionizers can shock you. The ion emitters in many ionizers on the market today are enclosed in a box with a grill over the opening. These can shock you. One other side effect of these ion generators is many of the ions produced are neutralized by the surfaces of the container and the grill before they get out into the room where you are. This is one big reason why electrocorp Ionizers have the national reputation that they do have. electrocorp ionizers produce the highest density of negative ions at the lowest price. You can touch the emitters of the electrocorp ionizers without getting a shock. electrocorp's Pulse Ionization Field Technology senses your touch and turns off the power supply. Depending on the level of moisture in your environment, over time there may be a slight buildup of Calcium Carbonate on the emitters.  A Slight tapping of the emitters will cause that buildup to drop off. This often occurs inadvertently when a person dusts the ionizer during routine housekeeping and is not even aware of it.

WHAT KIND OF MAINTENANCE DO YOUR IONIZERS REQUIRE?

Our ionizers require zero maintenance. Because the emitters (often referred to as "needles" or "wires") are made of Tungsten, they do not erode; therefore, they don't need "trimming" or replacing. There are no moving parts. You just plug in your ionizer and enjoy the benefits.

SHOULD SOMEONE WITH A PACEMAKER BE CONCERNED?

Many say that it is safe for someone with a pacemaker to use an ionizer. Even if there is one chance in a million that an effect might be experienced, electrocorp warns against those with Pacemakers using an ionizer.

WHY DO THE EMITTERS GLOW IN THE DARK?

What you are seeing is a small plasma bubble filled with a high density of negative ions. As soon as the small bubble is generated the circuit that produced the bubble is shut off. Then as quickly the circuit is turned back on and another bubble forms. Since this new bubble and the old one are negatively, charged the new bubble pushes the old bubble further out into the room. (Remember like charges repel one another). This continuous, repetitious event is the basis of naming our Pulse Plasma Field technology.

WILL THERE BE A BUILDUP ON THE EMITTERS? IF SO, HOW DO I ELIMINATE IT?

Depending on the level of moisture in your environment, over time there may be a slight buildup of calcium carbonate on the emitters. A slight tapping of the emitters will cause that buildup to drop off. The drop off can occur inadvertently when a person dusts the ionizer during routine housekeeping and is not even aware of it.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ODORS AND GASES?

Odors come from the gas molecules. If you remove the gas molecules, you remove the odor.

WHAT METHODS ARE USED TO REMOVE DUST PARTICLES AND ODORS FROM THE AIR?

There are two separate ways of purifying air. One method is achieved by removing dust from the air. Negative ionization, HEPA filters and electrostatic precipitators all do this. Negative ionization gets the dust to fall out of the air or stick to positive surfaces within the room. HEPA filters remove dust using replaceable filters. The electrostatic precipitator, electric filter, removes very fine dust particles and deposits them on an internal metal surface that you can remove and clean in a dishwasher, thus, saving the need to replace filters. The second way of purifying air is to remove the volatile organic compounds that are responsible for odor. This is done by using carbon filters and in certain commercial situations, ozone. When you use any two methods in combination you do increase the efficiency of the cleaning unit. 

HOW BIG ARE VIRUSES? HOW EFFECTIVE ARE HEPA FILTERS?
Viruses are 1/100 of a micron or .01 microns. 

HEPA type filters extract particle sizes of .3 microns or larger. 

The difference between .3 microns or 1/78,000 of an inch and .01 microns or 1/2,500,000 of an inch is HUGE!
The electrocorp ionizers remove particles as small as .001 microns.

IS DUST HARMFUL?

Dust is the most harmful part of air pollution inside or outside. It has been recently reported that dust is responsible for more deaths each year in the United States than automobiles. (55,000 versus 60,000 people).

HOW MANY NEGATIVE IONS DO I NEED TO FEEL BETTER?

The purpose of ionizers is to restore nature's outside ion concentrations inside. Outside nature has 3000-/5000+ ions per cubic centimeter. Most ionizers don't produce enough negative ions to cross the standard size room. They will treat only a small area of the room around them. 

electrocorp's ionizers, by pulsing plasma bubbles, produce 4.5 million negative ions per cubic centimeter measured 1 meter from the unit (little over three feet). At a distance of 12-15 feet, we achieve nature's balance. If the room merits it, another ionizer can be placed in the space as long as ionizers are approximately 10 feet apart.

DO YOU MAKE ANY UNITS THAT WILL IONIZE AN ENTIRE HOME?

Our ion generators are designed to treat one room at a time. Negative ions do not travel through walls. When a negative ion comes into contact with a positively charged surface such as a wall, it will discharge against that positive surface. Also, negative ions lose their charge as they travel away from the emitters. Our ion generators will cover a 400 square foot room.