6 Inch Hydroponic Inline Air Carbon Filter Odor Control

the one i received doesn't look like the picture. the bottom, despite the product description, is capped with sheet metal. i'm not sure what i received really. it could be cheap and ineffective; how am i to know? no label on the product. the box has X3069 on it. but that doesn't tell me anything. really strange purchase. a relatively blank box arrives at my door w/ out a packing slip, invoice, or product labeling. would not recommend purchasing mystery items...

i'm beginning to see a trend with Amazon sellers selling (or what i call 'dumping off') what appear to be not-as-pictured or used/slightly scratched stuff. just got a nextgen 400/600 ballast that looks used. 2 very dissappointing purchases in a row.

Aireox Professional Air Purifier

I've been using Aireox air cleaners in my home and cars for about 16 years and wouldn't buy any other kind. I have severe chemical sensitivity (from an on the job incident) and they do the job for me. They are simple, easy to clean (open, vacuum the outside of the filter, replace), and quiet. Buy a new filter to replace the one inside it when you can again smell stuff that it didn't clean out of the air (about 1 year). I run mine 24/7 on low and have for 16 years straight.

The only problem that some of my older ones have had is with the switch (max setting didn't work after a while). My newest one, just purchased from Amazon, does not have that problem. It wouldn't bother me if it did because these air cleaners are the best in any case. Cleans everything out of the air (formaldehyde, mold, gasses, smoke, etc.). During the horrible fires in California a while back, I just ran my Aireox and kept the windows closed and had clean air in the house.

I highly recommend these air purifiers. I own three at home, one for my husband's office, and one for the car. The newest one replaces a 16 year old one which finally bit the big one. All my others are old and working just fine.

Sebo C2.1 Air belt C-Series Canister Vacuum Cleaner

We have had this vacuum for three years now and it is tough as nails. It is built for the long haul and it works very well. We have two cats and a dog and they shed a lot. The Sebo makes short work of all the mess. It also filters the dander so there is no sneezing. Better than any vac we have used.Made in GermanySEBO Airr Belt C2.1 9648AM Teal Green Canister Vacuum Cleaner

Winix Ultimate Large 4-Stage Filter

Far better than filter originally purchased with the winex machine. Worth the money spent. Update will be made when it comes time to clean and reinstall.

Haier HWF05XCK 5,000K BTU Room Air Conditioner

Pros;

Good output of cold Air

Blows UP

simple controls

low price

Cons;

Very Noisy, nothing "Ultra Quiet" about this AC at all

Lacks a proper drainage hole in the bottom of the housing, can be drilled

Loud

w/o the drainage hole water pools in the bottom of the housing and the fan sounds like a paddle wheel on a steam boat as it spins through the standing water

Strange Sounds; rattles, squeeks, "paddle wheel", scrapes

Noisy

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Green Mountain Sumatran Reserve Coffee

This is my favorite flavor for the Keurig. Very dark, rich flavor(but not a burnt flavor). Just smelling it would put me in a better mood. Highly recommend.

Eureka SuctionSeal Pet Upright Vacuum

I'm giving this 5 stars for the time being because it works very well, but I know vacuums decline over time (so my rating could change). I just received this Eureka vacuum in the mail today, and it works miles better than my previous vacuum, a Bissell. I'd had the Bissell for only about 6 months, and it had already quit on me. I thoroughly cleaned and washed all the filters, and it still wasn't working well enough to pull the dog hair out of our new rug (black dog hair and a cream colored rug, so the hair shows badly). So, I decided to replace the Bissell with a higher quality vacuum (the old one was only about $60, this Eureka is 3x the price, although I bought it on sale for $141). I've only used it once, but I'm pleased so far. It pulled ALL the dog hair out of the rug, and it looked very clean for a few hours (until my dog laid down and shed all over the place again.) I'm also pleased with the pet tool hose attachment, which is the first time I've had a brush tool that was actually able to remove all the dog hair from the couch. I've had many vacuums in the past, and none of them were able to get the hair out of the couch very well, but this one surprisingly actually does. I also really like the design of the vacuum base, because it is very slender and actually slides under the couch. I've also never owned a vacuum before that did this...it would always be too big, and I would have to use the hose to get under the front edge of the couch, but I don't have to do that any more!

My only complaint at the time is that the hose is a little awkward. It stretches kind of like a slinky and looks really cool and modern, but it doesn't stretch easily enough and the vacuum kept falling over when I was trying to use the hose. It's a silly little problem, that I fixed by moving the vacuum closer, but it was awkward. It's also large and heavy, but that's okay because small, lightweight vacuums tend to not work very well.

ETA: I wanted to add that it really does create a nice "suction seal" for each floor setting. I vacuumed again today, and first did my high pile rug, so I set it on "high carpet", and did a very good job. I moved onto my low pile rug, forgetting at first to change the setting, and it wasn't working very well. I was confused, but then I remembered, and changed it all the way down to "low carpet" which allows the bottom of the vacuum to suction itself right to the carpet, and it works very well. This is a feature I haven't seen in a vacuum before.

2nd ETA: I read the only other review so far (by Jodi C) and I wanted to comment on her review, since she reviewed the vacuum quite poorly. Yes, it is quite heavy, but I see weight as good quality. I hate really light flimsy appliances and electronics. I feel like this vacuum is built to last, where as my previous vacuum, which was very lightweight, was not. About the cord placement, I think she missed the hook for the cord on the handle. You hook it up there, and then it won't get in your way. I don't know what she's talking about with her attachments not working, it comes with three attachments, and I've used all three just fine. Mine fit onto my hose. Maybe she didn't put it together right....

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Crane Ee-8064 Crane Germ Defense Humidifier

This is my 6th small humidifier. This time I was determined to find an ultrasonic model that featured an automatic shutoff, a rotating mist outlet & digital controls. While they are such practical features, you'd be surprised to learn how hard that combo is to find! I came across this one from Crane a big name in plumbing fixtures. As I hadn't heard of them making humidifiers before, I was leery. You know how it can backfire when you buy something that isn't a mainstream name or model? That won't be the case with this machine.

I am totally & pleasantly surprised. It arrived on time, well-packed & was intuitive to get started. It's SO quiet! The reason that I chose this one over a quite comparable Holmes or Honeywell is because it includes an ionizer a feature that one would normally need to purchase a separate air purifier to have. It also offers BOTH cool & warm mist. While I don't expect to use the warm mist (cats,) it's good to know that it's there. This is by far the QUIETEST humidifier of the six that I have had!

Unless you're independently wealthy & can afford to run it with distilled water, you will need the optional demineralization filter to avoid the white powder deposit left by hard water. So just go ahead & buy one.

This machine is a real winner in every way. And oh, btw, did I mention that is QUIET????????

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Essick Air 1044 Replacement Tabletop Wick

Well, it is just a humidifer wick so excuse me for not getting wildly excited, but as far as humidifier wicks go, I can't complain. It does its job exactly as I would expect as I would expect a humidifer wick to. So...yeah. Good product. Thanks

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Electrolux Jetmaxx Green Canister Vacuum

Well I love the suction, and the power upholstery attachment, however there are a number of serious design flaws. The worst flaw is the hose, it is very cheap and stiff, although it can theoretically swivel on both ends, you will have to twist it with your hands for it to do so. The hose comes out of the canister at a nearly vertical angle so there is not enough sideways force to make it swivel even if they did have a half way decent swivel attachment. The result is that the hose is constantly kinking and every time you move a few feet the canister flips upside down. Adding to the flipability of the vacuum are the two large wheels on the sides that prevent the canister from turning easily. Rotating wheels would have been a big help here. I have a 1980's Hover canister that has never flipped. If I could buy an old Hover I would.

My next disappointment was the swiveling arm, which by the way swivels like a dream, so I know they can make a good swivel (try putting it on the hose). I thought I would like this feature however I have found that it makes turning the power head very difficult. When I push the arm to the side instead of moving the head to the side it just swivels the arm. To actually change the direction of the head I have to pick it up turn it and put it back down again (this can get very tiring). Additionally since the hose is kinked all the time, it puts sideways pressure on the arm as a result I am constantly fighting to keep the arm vertical.

On last flaw regards how attachments attach to the arm. The power attachments have a very loose connection and will come off with just a little pressure. When vacuuming under the couch I have pulled the arm back out and found that the power attachment was left behind.

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20x20x5 MERV 11 Honeywell Replacement Filter (2 Pack)

The quality of this product is just as good as the Honeywell filter I replaced and it fit perfectly. It was snug but slightly rocking the filter on the lengthwise axis as I gently installed the filter made it much easier. Good product and price! Resarch what you are ordering, measure the media you are replacing also look at the "actual size" data listed with the product and wou will be fine :^)

Black & Decker CHV7202 7.2-Volt Cordless Wet/Dry DustBuster

I've owned several B&D DustBuster's in my life including the original from the early 80's. Since that time, overall design, battery performance, and suction has improved -for the most part. They still all eventually die and therefore require replacement every few years.

Having great success with our impressively powerful 9.6V Dustbuster (model CHV9600, purchased in 2006), we picked up this 7.2V (model CHV7202) for the laundry room since it claims to be a wet/dry vac and I figured 7.2V would be close in performance to the 9.6V.

Boy was I wrong!

From Day One, the suction on this model was so poor, it couldn't even pick up tiny bits of dryer lint on the floor! Our 9.6V model could handle anything you could throw at (as long as the items fit through the opening). But this one? Not even close. To make matters worse, I mounted the charging unit on the wall only to find out that it's quite a challenge to actually "dock" the vac for charging due to it's poor design, so we almost never dock it. In fact, we now bring the 9.6V model upstairs to tackle the tasks that this one failed to do.

In short: I'm not sure who greenlighted this model over at B&D, but they should have been fired. Avoid this one at all costs and get the current 9.6V model (or above). We wanted to return ours, but we made this mistake of tossing out the box.

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NQ Clarifier Standard Air Purifier

My husband and his friend smoke alot and my house smells so bad that I have a problem being in it.

Some days there was even a fog in the room due to smoke.

This machine takes the smoke out and the smell as well.

We have had it a short time but so far I am pleased.

Genuine Electrolux Carbon Filters EL023

$34 for a few carbon filters? You can buy them in bulk from Honeywell. They come in a sheet 16.5 X 48 inches long. You can get 3 filters out of one sheet. DON'T buy the cheaper generics, you'll be sorry. There's two types, depending on your main concern. Smokers will definitely want the second style, HRF-AP1, NOT the HRF-APP1

These are made with Activated Carbon made with Zeolite/Volcanic Rock.

Copy and paste this link:

http://www.amazon.com/Honeywell-HRF-APP1-Filter-HEPAClean-Purifier/dp/B0046L57WA/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1333328103&sr=8-7

Pro's

1 Great for chemical fumes and odors

2 Good for kitchen odors

3 Good for pet odors

4 Good for new car smells

5 Can be re-used by putting it in the sun

Con's

1 Hard to find in it's pure form

2 Not available for most air purifiers

These are made with Activated Coal Carbon.

http://www.amazon.com/Kaz-Home-Environment-HRF-AP1-Honeywell/dp/B003UH9I2G/ref=pd_sim_hg_1

Pro's

1 Great for smoke of any kind

2 Great for kitchen odors

3 Great for pet odors

4 Great for chemical fumes and odors

Con's

1 Has to be replaced periodically

2 Most carbon filters are overpriced

Carbon made from COAL is the air purifier best odor absorber.

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GE SmartAire Cut-to-Fit Replacement Carbon Pre-Filter

This was purchased to replace the carbon filter material in the "exhaust" fan of the over the stove microwave oven. I use the word exhaust liberally, as most of the fans only recirculate the air through a pair of washable wire grease filters, then through the carbon filter to reduce odor, and then back in to the room. The carbon material is held in an aluminum frame that may be carefully opened and the carbon material replaced. Just cut the new piece to fit the frame, fasten the frame back in position and you have a new carbon filter. I usually double the thickness as it is in the output stream of the fan and doesn't impede the flow of air to a great extent. There is enough carbon material in this sheet to suggest it may be a "lifetime" supply. (At my age, it probably is.)

Of course, if you have a true "exhaust" fan that discharges to the outside, (the best) you will not have need for the carbon filter in your unit. R. E. W.

DC23 Canister Vacuum Cleaner- Refurbished

First-off... this is a $500 vacuum which I got for $230 on Amazon (refurb).

Vacuum looks and functions like-new.

Incredibly powerful, and versatile. With the included attachments, I'm vacuuming areas I either couldn't reach, or lacked the power to vacuum in the past.

The Turbine head is powerful and does an excellent job of vacuuming rug/carpet.

The turbine head does get bogged-down on long-ply carpet, but still functions.

The head fits under anything, and turns corners like a breeze.

The canister itself pulls along quite easily, and also "mounts" to stairs.

Why 4 stars? Because some of the ergonomics of this model are lacking:

Hose and handle do not wrap around canister, or attach in any convenient way.

Activating Turbine head is odd. Weak/Achy hands may not be able to perform the function.

Oh, and not that this matters, but this thing looks awesome.

If I could break-down the "star" rating, it would look like this:

POWER * * * * *

Versatility * * * * *

Ease of Use * * * *

Sound Level * * * *

Ergonomics * * *

Styling * * * * *

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Sprite SL-CM-M Chrome Slim line Shower Filter

This is the second one of these we have bought. The water is better and the flow is good until the filter clogs after several months. The unit tends to leak where the two pieces come together around the filter. I wrap a lot of Teflon tape around the threads and tighten it more and it is okay. The last unit finally cracked in two after several years because I had to over-tighten it to keep it from leaking. It can be difficult to change the filter because it is hard to get leverage on the two pieces to twist them apart.

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William Ultrasonic Humidifier in Black

I recently moved to Aurora, Colorado (just outside Denver) and at 5,400 feet the humidity is extremely low. I noticed my skin began to itch, which it had not done before. My doctor advised moisturizing creams, which helped a bit, and an air humidifier. After a lot of investigating I narrowed my search to the Air-O-Swiss and the Williams. In fact, both units seemed remarkably similar with both using a "patented" ionic silver cube and a filter cartridge which seem visually identical. Both units provide warm and cool mist. Possibly the technology is licensed from Air-O-Swiss? The deciding factors for me were:

(a) the Air-O-Swiss listed a capacity of 650 sq. ft. and the Stadler 1,000 sq. ft. I have a very small house 850 sq. ft. which effectively makes the Stadler a whole house humidifier for me.

b) almost every review of the Air-O-Swiss commented on the inaccuracy of it's humidity meter and the only review I could find of the Stadler said it's meter was accurate.

THE GOOD: Assembly is a snap. The meter is close to accurate. The water tank is extremely easy to remove and fill. It is dark plastic, but the water level can be seen quite clearly. The tank capacity is sufficient for 9 hours of continual use. The machine is so silent that I have to listen closely at night to hear anything at all. Just a soft "ssshhh." The Control Panel is easy to see and use with many options and has a light to indicate no-water.

My skin itching stopped.

THE NOT SO GOOD: It is expensive and every source I could find had the same price. The filter cartridge needs to be replaced three or four times a year, depending on the hardness of your water, or when white dust accumulates on the unit or on a small mirror held to the fog. The ionic cube must also be replaced once a year. A testing strip is included and if your water has a hardness greater than 21 degrees dH, an ionic humidifier is not recommended. They suggest then using an impeller humidifier. The Desired Humidity cannot be set lower than 40%, but I found that setting it at 60% results in an actual humidity level of about 37% which is what I want anyway.

THE BAD: I couldn't find any.

SOME NOTES ON OPERATION: The instructions say not to place the Stadler Williams directly on the floor or next to heating. I went to Ace Hardware and found a small, plastic step stool for $12 that is 5" high. This keeps the unit off the rug and makes it easier to access when changing settings. If you have an chest of drawers in the room with space on top it should work equally well. A review of the Swiss-O-Air reported good results from soaking the ionic cube in water for 24 hours before initial use to increase effectiveness. I don't know if this is beneficial, but I did it and had no bad result.

I set my unit to Auto/Sleep

IMPORTANT: Several reviews of the Air-O-Swiss said that they used de-ionized water. The Stadler unit specifically recommends against this. It is designed to use with untreated water or with a drinking water filter system such as Brita. Using any additives are specifically warned against.

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Watts 116154 Standard Faucet

I purchased this along with the Culligan Water filter kit US-EZ-4 since Amazon noted this faucet was commonly purchased by others with the filter kit: Culligan US-EZ-4 EZ-Change Level 4 Under-Sink Drinking Water System. After reading others' reviews on the filter kit stating the faucet in the kit was not great, I went ahead and purchased this faucet in addition so I can just install it at the same time. It turns out this faucet does not fit the tubing that comes with the filter kit. You would need to purchase a separate adaptor to convert the larger diameter on this faucet with the narrower tubing coming from the filter. I couldn't find such an adaptor, so ended up returning this faucet and just using the one that comes with the EZ-4.

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Kaz Home Environment HHT-080 Hepa Tower Air Purifier

Had this air cleaner about 60 days. It quit rotating. Then after about another 30 days, it became so loud that we were not able to leave it on high during bedtime hours. Usually leave it on low so we don't have so much noise. Was not noisy at all in the beginning. Tried to make contact with manufacturer but never recieved call back.

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