The HouseChief editorial staff continues the cycle of publications with the hashtag #BestHome, which means that today a homemade product that can be useful for home will be reviewed again. It will focus on a device capable of purifying the air in a single room, namely, an electro-effluvial air ionizer. Oddly enough, such a complex name hides a very simple device that can be assembled without any extra effort. And the author of the YouTube channel offers his own version of the manufacture of such a device. StupiDIY.
Read in the article
- 1 What is an air ionizer and what is its principle of operation
- 2 What is required to assemble an air ionizer at home
- 3 Manufacturing of an air ionizer emitter from an aluminum can
- 3.1 Cutting "rays" from the walls of the can
- 3.2 Notches on the rays, and what they are for
- 4 Air ionizer power supply, converter connection
- 4.1 Switching electronic ballasts and aeroionizer emitter
- 4.2 Connecting the grounding plate of the air ionizer
- 5 Power supply to the air ionizer
- 6 Alternative option for energizing the air ionizer
- 7 Let's sum up
What is an air ionizer and what is its principle of operation
The principle of operation of an electroeffluvial air ionizer is quite simple. Under the influence of high-frequency currents, dust and tiny particles are ionized (not to be confused with ozonation), as a result of which they are attracted to the grounded area. There is still debate about whether this method of air purification is effective, but it has been used at enterprises for a long time, which means that we cannot fail to consider it. In addition, the assembly of such a device will not cost the master a dime, but it may well distract from boredom and depression in the conditions of a prolonged forced weekend.
What is required to assemble an air ionizer at home
To assemble such a device, you will need a minimum of tools and materials, namely:
- aluminum beverage can;
- knife and scissors;
- wires connecting and with a plug;
- CFL with a burnt-out coil.
All this can be found in almost any apartment or private house.
Manufacturing of an air ionizer emitter from an aluminum can
The emitter of an electroeffluvial air ionizer can be manufactured rather quickly. First you need to cut off the bottom of the aluminum can. You don't need to throw it away - it will still come in handy.
The key with which the bank was opened must remain in place. You will need it to connect a high-frequency converter.
Cutting "rays" from the walls of the can
Now you need to cut the walls of the can lengthwise into a kind of rays. In this case, you need to try to make them more even in width. To do this, you first need to cut the jar in half with scissors. The incision should extend from the bottom to almost the top. Next, the halves should be cut in half again, and so on, as long as there is patience. When the rays become narrow enough, they need to be bent so that the structure becomes like a flower.
Notches on the rays, and what they are for
Now you need to refine the rays - make oblique cuts every 1–1.5 cm. We consider only the technology of assembling an electroeffluvial air ionizer, the so-called Chizhevsky chandelier. Therefore, notches should only be made on two beams.
Then you need to unbend the resulting parts through one up and down. The more such zones there are, the better the ionization of the air will be, and hence the removal of dust, as well as any other particles from the air.
On this, the manufacture of the emitter of the electroeffluvial aeroionizer can be considered complete. Now let's talk about the power supply of the device.
Air ionizer power supply, converter connection
First, you should disassemble the CFL (compact fluorescent lamp), dismantle the electronic ballast (electronic ballast) from it. It is he who is used to power the emitter of the electroeffluvial air ionizer. It should be understood here that the electronic ballast itself during operation will need to be secured as much as possible, excluding touching it. It must be remembered that jokes with electricity can end very badly, not only for health, but also for life. Therefore, experts advise to disassemble such schemes only for the concept of theory and the emergence of the feeling that the master can do it. Assembling a circuit is already an additional danger, not to mention plugging it into a network without protecting and isolating the contacts.
Switching electronic ballasts and aeroionizer emitter
First, you need to determine the power input to the electronic ballast. These are 2 wires that were originally connected to the base in the CFL. But the remaining two contacts will power the air ionizer. At the same time, despite the fact that many experts argue among themselves about the importance of polarity when connecting such a device, in fact there will be no difference here. The device will function in any case.
In today's example, as already mentioned, only the theory of manufacturing and switching is considered. electroeffluvial air ionizer, so all connections will be made using wires with "Crocodiles". The first connection is the switching of one of the terminals of the electronic ballast with a key on an aluminum can, which was originally marked by us. In this case, you need to immediately think about where the emitter itself, the electronic ballast and an additional element, which will be discussed a little later, will be located. It is necessary to think over the placement of the elements of the electroeffluvial air ionizer in such a way that it would be impossible for anyone to touch them.
Connecting the grounding plate of the air ionizer
Now it's time to use the bottom of the can, cut off at the very beginning. It is desirable to ground it, so the air ionizer will work more efficiently. It is very good if the sockets in an apartment or a private house are connected via a three-wire system, using the ground. Then the bottom, in addition to the second terminal of the electronic ballast, is also connected to ground. It is worth figuring out why this is being done.
According to the laws of physics, charged ions will always tend to the ground, which means that all the dust and the smallest particles contained in the air will reach the bottom of the can and settle on it. As a result, all that needs to be done is to periodically rinse the bottom of the aluminum can from the dirt accumulated on it.
Power supply to the air ionizer
Now you need to connect the wire with a plug to the electronic ballast. Here, each master does it as it is convenient for him. It is easier for some to connect the wires by twisting, while others use a soldering iron. But in any case, the connections must be insulated. No matter how small and simple the work may seem, safety should always come first.
Alternative option for energizing the air ionizer
There are many different devices that allow you to organize the power supply of such a mini aeroionizer without using a 220 V network. These include a high-frequency converter powered by batteries or rechargeable batteries. You can find similar equipment from radio amateurs or buy in a store. Currently, converters at a low price can be found on Chinese Internet resources.
Let's sum up
The controversy surrounding the electroeffluvial air ionizer about its effectiveness continues. But its production will not require financial investments. Everything you need can be found in almost any apartment or private house. In addition, such work will take not only hands, but also the head and will distract from boredom during the period of prolonged self-isolation. The main thing is not to neglect the safety rules and regulations. And in this case, even in the absence of a visible effect, there will be enough confidence that the device really helps. Just do not forget about the proven methods - periodic wet cleaning with whiteness and hand washing.
We hope today's article will be not only interesting, but also useful. If you have any questions about today's topic, ask them in the discussions below. HouseChief editors will respond to each of them as soon as possible. There you can comment on what you read or discuss whether such a device will be effective, in your opinion, or is it just a "placebo".
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