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Okay, let me get braced here.

Okay, let her rip.

What do you think of them.

SWMBO bought $1,000 worth of them, and I need a good argument when she tells
me I don't need any more tools.

Are they worth that much $$$ ? They sit idle 99% of the time, full of dirt.
Must work some kind of good, they're always clogged. But I live on a sand
dune, so around here, the coffee pot is even a good dirt collector.

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Steve B wrote:
Okay, let me get braced here.

Okay, let her rip.

What do you think of them.

SWMBO bought $1,000 worth of them, and I need a good argument when she tells
me I don't need any more tools.

Are they worth that much $$$ ? They sit idle 99% of the time, full of dirt.
Must work some kind of good, they're always clogged. But I live on a sand
dune, so around here, the coffee pot is even a good dirt collector.

Steve

visit my blog at http://cabgbypasssurgery.com


They bought a few at work a couple years ago, at the request of some
allergy-prone employees. I suppose the charged plates inside do collect
some of the gunk- they get dirty fast enough- but they move so little
air I didn't find them to relieve my allergies any. And the plates are a
PITA to clean unless you have a big slop sink (or access to an outside
hose), and a tiny soft brush so as to not muck up whatever the coating
on the metal is. Last I saw they were stacked in a corner somewhere. For
a floor fan, damn expensive. Personally, I'd put the money into better
filters on the furnace.

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On Aug 4, 6:56*pm, "Steve B" wrote:
Okay, let me get braced here.

Okay, let her rip.

What do you think of them.

SWMBO bought $1,000 worth of them, and I need a good argument when she tells
me I don't need any more tools.

Are they worth that much $$$ ? *They sit idle 99% of the time, full of dirt.
Must work some kind of good, they're always clogged. *But I live on a sand
dune, so around here, the coffee pot is even a good dirt collector.

Steve

visit my blog athttp://cabgbypasssurgery.com


Dont they put out ozone
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On Aug 4, 6:56 pm, "Steve B" wrote:
Okay, let me get braced here.

Okay, let her rip.

What do you think of them.

SWMBO bought $1,000 worth of them, and I need a good argument when she
tells
me I don't need any more tools.

Are they worth that much $$$ ? They sit idle 99% of the time, full of
dirt.
Must work some kind of good, they're always clogged. But I live on a sand
dune, so around here, the coffee pot is even a good dirt collector.

Steve

visit my blog athttp://cabgbypasssurgery.com


Dont they put out ozone

The brochure said it would cook bread and kill tomato blight, too.

Steve ;-)


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Steve B wrote:
Okay, let me get braced here.

Okay, let her rip.

What do you think of them.

SWMBO bought $1,000 worth of them, and I need a good argument when
she tells me I don't need any more tools.


Here's an argument we use with guns that is equally applicable to your
situation:

When talking about tools, NEED is irrelevant. The only thing that counts is
WANT.




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Steve B wrote:
Okay, let me get braced here.

Okay, let her rip.

What do you think of them.

SWMBO bought $1,000 worth of them, and I need a good argument when
she tells me I don't need any more tools.


Here's an argument we use with guns that is equally applicable to your
situation:

When talking about tools, NEED is irrelevant. The only thing that counts
is WANT.


She's an interior designer, and I've made four or five remodels happen for
her, now. I actually get both, but every once in a while, this comes up.
She knows what I can get done with the right tools, and she's happy with
that.

I guess I could apply that to the Ionic Breezes. Need/want? To me, they're
worthless. Worse than that, not even functional. I can not think of a
single tool I own that doesn't do at least something. Maybe only use it
once a year, but when I need it, it performs. These sit, and do NOTHING,
even when plugged in and functioning as intended.

Steve

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Steve B wrote:
Okay, let me get braced here.

Okay, let her rip.

What do you think of them.

SWMBO bought $1,000 worth of them, and I need a good argument when
she tells me I don't need any more tools.


Here's an argument we use with guns that is equally applicable to your
situation:

When talking about tools, NEED is irrelevant. The only thing that counts
is WANT.


She's an interior designer, and I've made four or five remodels happen for
her, now. I actually get both, but every once in a while, this comes up.
She knows what I can get done with the right tools, and she's happy with
that.

I guess I could apply that to the Ionic Breezes. Need/want? To me,
they're worthless. Worse than that, not even functional. I can not think
of a single tool I own that doesn't do at least something. Maybe only use
it once a year, but when I need it, it performs. These sit, and do
NOTHING, even when plugged in and functioning as intended.

Steve

visit my blog at http://cabgbypasssurgery.com


At the risk of POing your wife, the Ionic Breeze is a total rip off.
Consumer Reports said as much on 2003 and were sued by the Sharper Image who
then owned IB. The case was found in CU's favor with the Sharper Image
having to pay them over a half million dollars in court costs. Here are two
links. There are many more on Google:

http://www.housekeepingchannel.com/a...lable_On line

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_ioniser

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Okay, let me get braced here.


Okay, let her rip.


What do you think of them.


SWMBO bought $1,000 worth of them, and I need a good argument when she
tells
me I don't need any more tools.


Are they worth that much $$$ ? They sit idle 99% of the time, full of
dirt.
Must work some kind of good, they're always clogged. But I live on a sand
dune, so around here, the coffee pot is even a good dirt collector.


Steve


visit my blog athttp://cabgbypasssurgery.com


Dont they put out ozone

The brochure said it would cook bread and kill tomato blight, too.

Steve ;-)- Hide quoted text -

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I hear if I put my foot in front of it it will cure my atheltes feet
fungus, and if I hang my ass infront of it it will cure jock itch.
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On Aug 4, 6:56 pm, "Steve B" wrote:





Okay, let me get braced here.


Okay, let her rip.


What do you think of them.


SWMBO bought $1,000 worth of them, and I need a good argument when she
tells
me I don't need any more tools.


Are they worth that much $$$ ? They sit idle 99% of the time, full of
dirt.
Must work some kind of good, they're always clogged. But I live on a sand
dune, so around here, the coffee pot is even a good dirt collector.


Steve


visit my blog athttp://cabgbypasssurgery.com


Dont they put out ozone

The brochure said it would cook bread and kill tomato blight, too.

Steve ;-)- Hide quoted text -

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If I remenber right Consumers Reports hammered it for Ozone and
Sharper image changed their advertising. Googe Ozone afecting Asthma
and the EPA ozone exposure sheet, print, give to her, and bring home
your new toys and tool that make more money for her stupid things like
Iconic Fleeses.
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Steve B wrote:
Okay, let me get braced here.


Okay, let her rip.


What do you think of them.


SWMBO bought $1,000 worth of them, and I need a good argument when
she tells me I don't need any more tools.


Here's an argument we use with guns that is equally applicable to your
situation:


When talking about tools, NEED is irrelevant. The only thing that counts
is WANT.


She's an interior designer, and I've made four or five remodels happen for
her, now. *I actually get both, but every once in a while, this comes up.
She knows what I can get done with the right tools, and she's happy with
that.


I guess I could apply that to the Ionic Breezes. *Need/want? *To me,
they're worthless. *Worse than that, not even functional. *I can not think
of a single tool I own that doesn't do at least something. *Maybe only use
it once a year, but when I need it, it performs. *These sit, and do
NOTHING, even when plugged in and functioning as intended.


Steve


visit my blog athttp://cabgbypasssurgery.com


At the risk of POing your wife, the Ionic Breeze is a total rip off.
Consumer Reports said as much on 2003 and were sued by the Sharper Image who
then owned IB. *The case was found in CU's favor with the Sharper Image
having to pay them over a half million dollars in court costs. *Here are two
links. *There are many more on Google:

http://www.housekeepingchannel.com/a...ts_Testing_of_...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_ioniser

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That is what I was refering to, she needs that info, you do need good
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I think your approach needs work.

1) Neither of you should spend more than a few bucks or so until you
consult with the other.
2) Marriage should be a partnership, not an argument.

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Learn more about Jesus
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"Steve B" wrote in message
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Okay, let me get braced here.

Okay, let her rip.

What do you think of them.

SWMBO bought $1,000 worth of them, and I need a good argument when she
tells
me I don't need any more tools.

Are they worth that much $$$ ? They sit idle 99% of the time, full of
dirt.
Must work some kind of good, they're always clogged. But I live on a
sand
dune, so around here, the coffee pot is even a good dirt collector.

Steve

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On Aug 4, 6:56 pm, "Steve B" wrote:





Okay, let me get braced here.


Okay, let her rip.


What do you think of them.


SWMBO bought $1,000 worth of them, and I need a good argument when she
tells
me I don't need any more tools.


Are they worth that much $$$ ? They sit idle 99% of the time, full of
dirt.
Must work some kind of good, they're always clogged. But I live on a
sand
dune, so around here, the coffee pot is even a good dirt collector.


Steve


visit my blog athttp://cabgbypasssurgery.com


Dont they put out ozone

The brochure said it would cook bread and kill tomato blight, too.

Steve ;-)- Hide quoted text -

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I hear if I put my foot in front of it it will cure my atheltes feet
fungus, and if I hang my ass infront of it it will cure jock itch.

reply: well, there's that, too ....................

Steve

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On Aug 4, 6:56 pm, "Steve B" wrote:





Okay, let me get braced here.


Okay, let her rip.


What do you think of them.


SWMBO bought $1,000 worth of them, and I need a good argument when she
tells
me I don't need any more tools.


Are they worth that much $$$ ? They sit idle 99% of the time, full of
dirt.
Must work some kind of good, they're always clogged. But I live on a
sand
dune, so around here, the coffee pot is even a good dirt collector.


Steve


visit my blog athttp://cabgbypasssurgery.com


Dont they put out ozone

The brochure said it would cook bread and kill tomato blight, too.

Steve ;-)- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -


If I remenber right Consumers Reports hammered it for Ozone and
Sharper image changed their advertising. Googe Ozone afecting Asthma
and the EPA ozone exposure sheet, print, give to her, and bring home
your new toys and tool that make more money for her stupid things like
Iconic Fleeses.

reply: This she knows, and I can parade out most of my purchases and say
that. It's just every once in a while she gets sideways about tools. Yet,
she spends $15 a week between cherries and grapes. They're like corn. You
just rent it for a while. You never own it.

Steve

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Steve B wrote:
Okay, let me get braced here.

Okay, let her rip.

What do you think of them.

SWMBO bought $1,000 worth of them, and I need a good argument when
she tells me I don't need any more tools.


Here's an argument we use with guns that is equally applicable to your
situation:

When talking about tools, NEED is irrelevant. The only thing that counts
is WANT.


She's an interior designer, and I've made four or five remodels happen
for her, now. I actually get both, but every once in a while, this comes
up. She knows what I can get done with the right tools, and she's happy
with that.

I guess I could apply that to the Ionic Breezes. Need/want? To me,
they're worthless. Worse than that, not even functional. I can not
think of a single tool I own that doesn't do at least something. Maybe
only use it once a year, but when I need it, it performs. These sit, and
do NOTHING, even when plugged in and functioning as intended.

Steve

visit my blog at http://cabgbypasssurgery.com


At the risk of POing your wife, the Ionic Breeze is a total rip off.
Consumer Reports said as much on 2003 and were sued by the Sharper Image
who then owned IB. The case was found in CU's favor with the Sharper
Image having to pay them over a half million dollars in court costs. Here
are two links. There are many more on Google:

http://www.housekeepingchannel.com/a...lable_On line

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_ioniser

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BobJ


I thought I had heard something about a broohaahaa. Well, they get my vote
for being worthless.

Steve

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Steve B wrote:
Okay, let me get braced here.

Okay, let her rip.

What do you think of them.

SWMBO bought $1,000 worth of them, and I need a good argument when
she tells me I don't need any more tools.


Here's an argument we use with guns that is equally applicable to your
situation:

When talking about tools, NEED is irrelevant. The only thing that counts
is WANT.


She's an interior designer, and I've made four or five remodels happen
for her, now. I actually get both, but every once in a while, this comes
up. She knows what I can get done with the right tools, and she's happy
with that.

I guess I could apply that to the Ionic Breezes. Need/want? To me,
they're worthless. Worse than that, not even functional. I can not
think of a single tool I own that doesn't do at least something. Maybe
only use it once a year, but when I need it, it performs. These sit, and
do NOTHING, even when plugged in and functioning as intended.

Steve

visit my blog at http://cabgbypasssurgery.com


At the risk of POing your wife, the Ionic Breeze is a total rip off.
Consumer Reports said as much on 2003 and were sued by the Sharper Image
who then owned IB. The case was found in CU's favor with the Sharper
Image having to pay them over a half million dollars in court costs. Here
are two links. There are many more on Google:

http://www.housekeepingchannel.com/a...lable_On line

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_ioniser

--
Peace,
BobJ


TYTYTYTYTYTYTYTTYTYTYTYTYTYTYTYTYTY!

Steve

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On Aug 5, 9:40*am, "Stormin Mormon"
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I think your approach needs work.

1) Neither of you should spend more than a few bucks or so until you
consult with the other.
2) Marriage should be a partnership, not an argument.

--
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Learn more about Jesus
*www.lds.org
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When we got married 13 years ago, we both worked so we made a deal
that we would consult with each other on any purchase with a comma in
the price, i.e., $1,000 or over. Under that, we could spend our own
money any way we wanted.

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"HeyBub" wrote in message
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Steve B wrote:
Okay, let me get braced here.


Okay, let her rip.


What do you think of them.


SWMBO bought $1,000 worth of them, and I need a good argument when
she tells me I don't need any more tools.


Here's an argument we use with guns that is equally applicable to your
situation:


When talking about tools, NEED is irrelevant. The only thing that
counts
is WANT.


She's an interior designer, and I've made four or five remodels happen
for
her, now. I actually get both, but every once in a while, this comes up.
She knows what I can get done with the right tools, and she's happy with
that.


I guess I could apply that to the Ionic Breezes. Need/want? To me,
they're worthless. Worse than that, not even functional. I can not think
of a single tool I own that doesn't do at least something. Maybe only
use
it once a year, but when I need it, it performs. These sit, and do
NOTHING, even when plugged in and functioning as intended.


Steve


visit my blog athttp://cabgbypasssurgery.com


At the risk of POing your wife, the Ionic Breeze is a total rip off.
Consumer Reports said as much on 2003 and were sued by the Sharper Image
who
then owned IB. The case was found in CU's favor with the Sharper Image
having to pay them over a half million dollars in court costs. Here are
two
links. There are many more on Google:

http://www.housekeepingchannel.com/a...ts_Testing_of_...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_ioniser

--
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BobJ- Hide quoted text -

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That is what I was refering to, she needs that info, you do need good
tools.

reply: It has been snipped to protect the innocent, and forwarded already.
Only thing better is if she sees it on Oprah. I can tell her a thousand
times, but once she sees it on Oprah, she comes to me and sez, "You know
what I saw on Oprah?" and tells me this stuff like it was brand new never
been told before news.

I'd swear off women if the alternative was not so disgusting.

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And if you look directly into it.... ????

I was approached years ago, about something called Aprilaire. Some
years back, might have the wrong name. Anyhow, these plug in ionizers
were $297 wholesale, and $600 retail. I didn't sign up.

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I hear if I put my foot in front of it it will cure my atheltes feet
fungus, and if I hang my ass in front of it it will cure jock itch.

reply: well, there's that, too ....................

Steve

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On Aug 4, 6:56*pm, "Steve B" wrote:
Okay, let me get braced here.

Okay, let her rip.

What do you think of them.

SWMBO bought $1,000 worth of them, and I need a good argument when she tells
me I don't need any more tools.


If my wife ever told me that I didn't need any more tools, I'd replace
her next. In 39 years she hasn't once come close to committing
suicide. ;-)

You don't need an argument. You need a lawyer. ;-)

Are they worth that much $$$ ? *They sit idle 99% of the time, full of dirt.
Must work some kind of good, they're always clogged. *But I live on a sand
dune, so around here, the coffee pot is even a good dirt collector.


As far a Ionic Breezes go, you just got ripped off. That could have
been a table saw.
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On Aug 4, 6:56*pm, "Steve B" wrote:
Okay, let me get braced here.

Okay, let her rip.

What do you think of them.

SWMBO bought $1,000 worth of them, and I need a good argument when she tells
me I don't need any more tools.

Are they worth that much $$$ ? *They sit idle 99% of the time, full of dirt.
Must work some kind of good, they're always clogged. *But I live on a sand
dune, so around here, the coffee pot is even a good dirt collector.

Steve

visit my blog athttp://cabgbypasssurgery.com



Your home will have much cleaner air if you regularly open the windows
and simply "change out" the old air with the new air, maybe weekly.
Or if you get a nice rainstorm do it on those days because that
outside air will be well "scrubbed" and dust free already. IMHO air
purifiers are really not necessary, and in our home people do have
allergies too. Recycling old air through a "purifier" is still old
air. HEPA, electrostatic, ionic, they are all a waste IMO and not
really "healthy" if you never open a window.



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On Aug 4, 6:56 pm, "Steve B" wrote:
Okay, let me get braced here.

Okay, let her rip.

What do you think of them.

SWMBO bought $1,000 worth of them, and I need a good argument when she
tells
me I don't need any more tools.


If my wife ever told me that I didn't need any more tools, I'd replace
her next. In 39 years she hasn't once come close to committing
suicide. ;-)

You don't need an argument. You need a lawyer. ;-)

Are they worth that much $$$ ? They sit idle 99% of the time, full of
dirt.
Must work some kind of good, they're always clogged. But I live on a sand
dune, so around here, the coffee pot is even a good dirt collector.


As far a Ionic Breezes go, you just got ripped off. That could have
been a table saw.

reply: And a darn good one, too.

Steve

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On Aug 4, 6:56 pm, "Steve B" wrote:
Okay, let me get braced here.

Okay, let her rip.

What do you think of them.

SWMBO bought $1,000 worth of them, and I need a good argument when she
tells
me I don't need any more tools.

Are they worth that much $$$ ? They sit idle 99% of the time, full of
dirt.
Must work some kind of good, they're always clogged. But I live on a sand
dune, so around here, the coffee pot is even a good dirt collector.

Steve

visit my blog athttp://cabgbypasssurgery.com



Your home will have much cleaner air if you regularly open the windows
and simply "change out" the old air with the new air, maybe weekly.
Or if you get a nice rainstorm do it on those days because that
outside air will be well "scrubbed" and dust free already. IMHO air
purifiers are really not necessary, and in our home people do have
allergies too. Recycling old air through a "purifier" is still old
air. HEPA, electrostatic, ionic, they are all a waste IMO and not
really "healthy" if you never open a window.

reply:

The windows here are opened at dusk, and closed about noon. It is lovely
here at this time of year during those hours. A little gritty from the
dust, but really cool. In another month, it will be perfect, down in the
low 70s or 60s at night.

XXtreme SW Utah, 3700' elev.

Steve

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SWMBO bought $1,000 worth of them.....
Are they worth that much $$$ ?


Boy, did you two get hosed!

I doubt even Jim will argue this one.

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On 8/4/2010 9:07 PM, Marilyn & Bob wrote:
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Steve B wrote:
Okay, let me get braced here.

Okay, let her rip.

What do you think of them.

SWMBO bought $1,000 worth of them, and I need a good argument when
she tells me I don't need any more tools.


Here's an argument we use with guns that is equally applicable to your
situation:

When talking about tools, NEED is irrelevant. The only thing that counts
is WANT.


She's an interior designer, and I've made four or five remodels happen for
her, now. I actually get both, but every once in a while, this comes up.
She knows what I can get done with the right tools, and she's happy with
that.

I guess I could apply that to the Ionic Breezes. Need/want? To me,
they're worthless. Worse than that, not even functional. I can not think
of a single tool I own that doesn't do at least something. Maybe only use
it once a year, but when I need it, it performs. These sit, and do
NOTHING, even when plugged in and functioning as intended.

Steve

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At the risk of POing your wife, the Ionic Breeze is a total rip off.
Consumer Reports said as much on 2003 and were sued by the Sharper Image who
then owned IB. The case was found in CU's favor with the Sharper Image
having to pay them over a half million dollars in court costs. Here are two
links. There are many more on Google:

http://www.housekeepingchannel.com/a...lable_On line

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_ioniser

Reading the description of the case, it seems to me CU won because
Sharper Image couldn't prove they'd said anything false. However, that
does not mean the CU analysis was _appropriate_ (SI's contention was
that it was not). Accuracy and appropriateness are two different things.

FWIW, I've got a similar device, and I like it. It takes a lot of crud
out of the air, and is silent, cheap, and low maintenance.
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On 8/4/2010 9:07 PM, Marilyn & Bob wrote:



"Steve *wrote in message
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Steve B wrote:
Okay, let me get braced here.


Okay, let her rip.


What do you think of them.


SWMBO bought $1,000 worth of them, and I need a good argument when
she tells me I don't need any more tools.


Here's an argument we use with guns that is equally applicable to your
situation:


When talking about tools, NEED is irrelevant. The only thing that counts
is WANT.


She's an interior designer, and I've made four or five remodels happen for
her, now. *I actually get both, but every once in a while, this comes up.
She knows what I can get done with the right tools, and she's happy with
that.


I guess I could apply that to the Ionic Breezes. *Need/want? *To me,
they're worthless. *Worse than that, not even functional. *I can not think
of a single tool I own that doesn't do at least something. *Maybe only use
it once a year, but when I need it, it performs. *These sit, and do
NOTHING, even when plugged in and functioning as intended.


Steve


visit my blog athttp://cabgbypasssurgery.com


At the risk of POing your wife, the Ionic Breeze is a total rip off.
Consumer Reports said as much on 2003 and were sued by the Sharper Image who
then owned IB. *The case was found in CU's favor with the Sharper Image
having to pay them over a half million dollars in court costs. *Here are two
links. *There are many more on Google:


http://www.housekeepingchannel.com/a...ts_Testing_of_...


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_ioniser


Reading the description of the case, it seems to me CU won because
Sharper Image couldn't prove they'd said anything false. *However, that
does not mean the CU analysis was _appropriate_ (SI's contention was
that it was not). *Accuracy and appropriateness are two different things.

FWIW, I've got a similar device, and I like it. *It takes a lot of crud
out of the air, and is silent, cheap, and low maintenance.- Hide quoted text -

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I bet you wont like it as much when you learn about O3-Ozones negative
effects, Google it. Its not good for lungs. The Epa and several more
gov agencies have published exposure limit guidlines published and
easily searched. Of course you can say its not much that it puts out,
but you are adding more harmfull pollutants to your air, people with
asthma , smokers, are particularly susceptable to the added 03. It
messed me up when I had 3 air filters running in a 600 sq ft apt. 03
helps many materials to break down, like rubber, some plastics and
fabrics. You lungs are more sensitive and important, its does long
term harm over long term exposure. Google Ozone Affecting Asthma and
dangers of Ozone generators.


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Steve B wrote:
Okay, let me get braced here.

Okay, let her rip.

What do you think of them.

SWMBO bought $1,000 worth of them, and I need a good argument when
she tells me I don't need any more tools.

Are they worth that much $$$ ? They sit idle 99% of the time, full
of dirt. Must work some kind of good, they're always clogged. But I
live on a sand dune, so around here, the coffee pot is even a good
dirt collector.


An electrostatic air cleaner on your forced air furnace would actually clean the
air, and maybe be cheaper.


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