How do Ionizers work?

Advantages of iWave

iWave® brings a new, advanced air purification technology to the HVACR market. This patented technology, called needle-point bi-polar ionization, uses carbon fiber brushes to produce a refined electrical charge to proactively and safely clean the air in residential and commercial buildings. The iWave approach produces equal amounts of positive and negative ions (combined charge neutral) that react and break down pathogens, allergens, particles, smoke, odors and VOCs in the air, creating a healthy environment without producing any harmful byproducts like ozone or unstable ROS (Reactive Oxidation Species) molecules that result in the use of PCO technologies.

We offer the iWave-R, iWave-M, and iWave-C. These offerings, are designed to be set up in most Residential and Commercial HVAC systems including; Gas Furnaces, Oil Furnaces, Air Handlers, Ductless Systems, and light commercial systems up to 12 tons.

Advantages of iWave Technology Over Two Common Market Approaches:

Feature	iWave	UVPCO Ionizers	UV Lights
Kills pathogens downstream?	Yes	Yes	Only line-of-sight pathogens
Controls odors?	Yes	Yes	No
Reduces airborne particles?	Yes	Poor	No
Replacement parts?	No	UV cell replaced every 1-2 years	Bulb replaced every 1-2 years
Self-cleaning options?	Yes	No	No
Performance	Self-cleaning provides continual peak performance	Fades with UV output	Fades with UV output
Harmful byproducts?	No	Creates ozone & other byproducts	Some bulbs emit ozone
Cleans entire depth of coil?	Yes	Yes	Cleans only one side
Mercury in airstream?	No	Yes	Yes
Energy required	< 60 watts	> 60 watts	> 60 watts
Universal voltage?	Most models	Most models don’t	No
Robust construction?	Solid state design	UV bulbs can break	UV bulbs can break
UV material breakdown?	No	UV lights hard on materials	UV lights hard on materials
Contains Titanium Dioxide?	No	Maybe	No
Three Year Warranty	Yes	Replace parts in 1-2 years	Replace parts in 1-2 years

Call us today or schedule an appointment with an advisor, to learn which IAQ options are best for you.

Disclaimer – At this time COVID-19 virus has not been made available for testing. However, The iWave family of products have been proven through independent lab testing to significantly reduce a wide variety of pathogens and viruses similar to coronavirus in the breathing zone and on hard non-porous surfaces.

Source: https://www.iwaveair.com/coronavirus-information

iWave Products

Hauck Bros., Inc. has been committed to serving our customers in the Miami Valley, since 1921. We understand people are concerned about the recent outbreak of COVID-19, just as we are. We offer HVAC products that help to keep your home or business more comfortable and safer. Indoor air quality (IAQ) products are products that can be added to most HVAC systems. Call us today or schedule an appointment with an advisor, to learn which IAQ options are best for you.

iWave is an air purifying device that installs in any duct air conditioning system. When air passes over the iWave, ions produced by the device reduce pathogens, allergens, particles, smoke and odors in the air, creating a healthy environment without producing any harmful by products.

When the ions come in contact with viruses, bacteria or mold, they remove the hydrogen molecules – without them, the pathogens have no source of energy and will die. The ions also attach to allergens like pollen and other particles, causing them to band together until they are large enough to be caught by your ventilation system’s air filter. These devices emits positive and negative ions, creating a plasma region that actively purifies the supply air, killing mold, bacteria and viruses in the coil and living space by 99%.*

Source: https://news.umich.edu/cold-plasma-can-kill-99-9-of-airborne-viruses-u-m-study-shows/

*Disclaimer- At this time COVID-19 virus has not been made available for testing. However, the iWave family of products have been proven through independent lab testing to significantly reduce a wide variety of pathogens and viruses similar to coronavirus in the breathing zone and on hard non-porous surfaces.

Source: https://www.iwaveair.com/coronavirus-information

iWave-R

Typically used in residential HVAC systems, the iWave-R is the world’s first self-cleaning, no maintenance needlepoint bi-polar ionization generator designed specifically for treating air in residential duct A/C systems. As the air flows past the iWave-R, positive and negative ions actively purify the supply air, killing mold, bacteria and viruses in the coil and living space. The ionization process also reduces allergens, smoke and static electricity, as well as controlling odors (cooking, pet, VOCs) and other particles (no more sunbeams) in the air without creating ozone or any harmful byproducts. These devices emits positive and negative ions, creating a plasma region that actively purifies the supply air, killing mold, bacteria and viruses in the coil and living space by 99%.

iWave-R treats the air in any brand of residential duct air conditioning systems up to 6 tons (2400 CFM) in size with no maintenance and no replacement parts. Designed for universal mounting, the iWave-R typically installs inside or outside of duct, or it attaches magnetically near the indoor fan in the air handler. iWave-R always works at peak performance, producing over 160 million ions/cc, more than any other ionizer product on the market. Its patent-pending self-cleaning design includes a programmable cleaning cycle that can clean the emitter brushes every 1, 3, 5 or 10 days. The iWave-R is factory set to clean every third day, which is adequate for a typical installation. iWave-R does not create “black walls” as negative-only ionizer products will do.

Patent-pending self-cleaning design ensures ongoing peak performance
Needle point ionization actively treats air in the living space
For duct systems up to 6 tons (2400 CFM)
Universal voltage input – 24VAC to 240VAC!
Universal mounting with magnets
Flexible design with no replacement parts
Kills mold, bacteria and viruses
Reduces allergens, odors, smoke, static electricity and other airborne particles
Keeps coil cleaner
Programmable cleaning cycle
Alarm contact option for secondary notification
UL and cUL approved
Three-year warranty

At Hauck Bros., Inc., we offer the iWave-R, iWave-M, and iWave-C. These ionizers are designed to be set up in most Residential and Commercial HVAC systems including; Gas Furnaces, Oil Furnaces, Air Handlers, Ductless Systems, and light commercial systems up to 12 tons. Call us today or schedule an appointment with an advisor, to learn more about the iWave-R.

Sources:

https://www.iwaveair.com/coronavirus-information

https://news.umich.edu/cold-plasma-can-kill-99-9-of-airborne-viruses-u-m-study-shows/

iWave-C

iWave-C is a self-cleaning, bi-polar ionization generator for actively treating a building’s air quality that does not require replacement parts in a year or two like competing UV lights or other ionizer technologies. In addition, the iWave-C produces and maintains unparalleled ionization output and capabilities. As the air flows past the iWave-C, the device emits positive and negative ions, creating a plasma region that actively purifies the supply air, killing mold, bacteria and viruses in the coil and living space. The ionization process also reduces allergens, smoke and static electricity, as well as controlling odors (cooking, pet, VOCs) and other particles (no more sunbeams) in the air without creating ozone or any harmful byproducts. These devices emits positive and negative ions, creating a plasma region that actively purifies the supply air, killing mold, bacteria and viruses in the coil and living space by 99%.*

Although suitable for residential applications, the original iWave-C is specially designed for light commercial systems up to 12 tons (4800 CFM) with no maintenance or replacement parts needed. iWave-C can be duct-mounted indoors or outdoors, depending on the application. iWave-C always works at peak performance, producing over 200 million ions/cc, making it superior to other market approaches. Special features include a programmable self-cleaning cycle, waterproof housing, digital display (for on-site visual monitoring) and integral alarm contact (for remote monitoring). In the event the ion emitters become damaged or wear out (after years of service), they can be replaced on the iWave-C model.

World’s first patent-pending self-cleaning design
Needle point ionization actively treats air in homes and buildings
Duct-mount install for systems up to 12 tons (4800 CFM)
Includes waterproof housing for installation indoors or outdoors
Universal voltage input – 24VAC, 120VAC or 240VAC
Kills mold, bacteria and viruses
Reduces allergens, odors, smoke, static electricity and other airborne particles
Keeps coil cleaner
Programmable cleaning cycle with digital display
Integral alarm contact for remote monitoring
UL and cUL approved
Three-year warranty

Sources:

https://www.iwaveair.com/coronavirus-information

https://news.umich.edu/cold-plasma-can-kill-99-9-of-airborne-viruses-u-m-study-shows/

iWave-M

Ideal for Ductless HVAC systems, the iWave-M is a flexible ion-generating bar that can treat IAQ in nearly any HVAC application. The air purifier provides the highest level of ionization energy in the most compact size available in the market, producing 240 million ions/cc per linear feet. The highly versatile iWave-M is low maintenance with no replacement parts. As the air flows past the iWave-M, the device emits positive and negative ions, creating a plasma region that purifies the air, killing mold, bacteria and viruses in the coil and living space. The ionization process also reduces allergens, smoke and static electricity, as well as controlling odors (cooking, pet, VOCs) and other particles (no more sunbeams) in the air without creating ozone or any harmful byproducts. These devices emits positive and negative ions, creating a plasma region that actively purifies the supply air, killing mold, bacteria and viruses in the coil and living space by 99%.*

iWave-M’s revolutionary circuit bar with special integrated ion-generating needles fits any HVAC cooling coil up to 36″ wide. The circuit bar is chemical resistant and highly durable for long service life. Plus, it can be folded to length in the field to any size and uses hook/loop fasteners for the flexible bar and power pack for easy installation. It is perfect for ductless HVAC systems – specifically mini-splits, commercial VRF coils, PTAC systems – plus some residential and commercial duct systems, packaged systems, transport cooling coils or even in ice machines. The iWave-M is the most versatile and novel product on the market to address air quality for any HVAC system, in particular to solve mold issues common in hard-to-clean ductless systems.

- Special ion needles routed in a flexible bar circuit
- Compact design applicable for HVAC cooling coils up to 36″ wide
- Can flex easily in the field to accommodate virtually any application – ideal for ductless systems
- Chemical and temperature resistant; durable for long service life
- No replacement parts
- Flexible voltage input – 110VAC to 240VAC
- Kills mold, bacteria and viruses
- Reduces allergens, odors, smoke, static electricity and airborne particles
- Keeps coil cleaner
- UL and cUL approved
- Three-year warranty
We offer the iWave-R, iWave-M, and iWave-C. These offerings, are designed to be set up in most Residential and Commercial HVAC systems including; Gas Furnaces, Oil Furnaces, Air Handlers, Ductless Systems, and light commercial systems up to 12 tons. Call us today or schedule an appointment with an advisor or to learn more about the iWave-M.

Sources:

https://www.iwaveair.com/coronavirus-information

https://news.umich.edu/cold-plasma-can-kill-99-9-of-airborne-viruses-u-m-study-shows/

Did you know?

50% of all illnesses are caused or aggravated by poor indoor air quality according to The American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. A study cited by Kimberly-Clark Corporation found that for every 10 workers, poor indoor air quality caused an additional 6 sick days per year.
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) states poor indoor air quality can cost businesses up to $168 billion annually. Medical care and absenteeism contribute significantly to those costs.
Employers can increase workforce performance by roughly 10 % by implementing indoor air quality solutions – DOE.
By controlling contaminants such as dust mites, asthma cases can be reduced by 55 to 60% – The American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

iWave Effectiveness

iWave devices emits positive and negative ions, creating a plasma region that actively purifies the supply air, killing mold, bacteria and viruses in the coil and living space by 99%.*

EMSL Labs, a laboratory rated as “Elite” by the Center for Disease Control, has tested the effectiveness of iWave™ products against the pathogens listed below. All testing was done in a large environmental chamber in an effort to simulate a home environment. The testing resulted in very high kill rates “in the space,” as shown below.

Staph – Reduced 96.24% after 30 minutes of iWave purification
MRSA – Reduced 96.24 after 30 minutes of iWave purification
E.Coli – Reduced 99.68 after 15 minutes of iWave purification
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) – Reduced 86.87 after 30 minutes of iWave purification
Tuberculosis (TB) – Reduced 69.01% after 60 minutes of iWave purification
Airborne Mold Spores – Reduced 99.5% by iWave as tested by Green Clean Air
Legionella Pneumophila – Reduced 99.71% from a solid surface after 30 mimutes of iWave
purification

Helpful PDF:
iWave Effectiveness

Sources:
https://www.iwaveair.com/coronavirus-information
https://news.umich.edu/cold-plasma-can-kill-99-9-of-airborne-viruses-u-m-study-shows/