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How The Elanra Medical Ioniser Compares
This page is provided as a resource for those who may wish to research the claims and compare the actual performance or otherwise, of the many air-cleaner type ionisers on the market.
Because the ELANRA Medical Ioniser is the world's only medical ioniser, it is impossible to compare our ionisers with 'air-cleaner' type ionisers. At best these products only produce medium and large negative ions which cannot be ingested or used by the human body. At worst, some brands produce nothing at all, and can produce harmful ozone.
The ELANRA Medical ionisers / ionisers operate on totally different (and fully patented) principal, and are the only ionisers in the world that produce the small negative ions of oxygen that you can actually ingest directly into your lungs and bloodstream. It is these small negative ions of oxygen that are shown to be beneficial to your health.
None of the other ionisers (negative ion generators) on the world market today produce biologically active small negative ions of oxygen. Some of these are reviewed here and are representative of the bulk of the products on the market. If you have information about any ioniser which performs differently, in the interests of providing the most accurate market information available, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Many so-called "ionizers" may also produce harmful ozone above the recommended maximum levels; a definite health hazard! And other manufacturers make statements that are purely laughable - claiming ion outputs in the trillions. One brand even claims it is 'self-adjusting according to environmental conditions'. However, when we tested it and took it apart, there was NO mechanism, electronic, mechanical or otherwise, that would enable it to do anything like this - in other words, their claim was false.
All the ionisers have been tested under laboratory conditions and then experts have evaluated their construction standards. There are 3 brands out of all those tested that actually perform a respectable and efficient air-cleaning task and which, in our opinion, are well-made enough to justify their existence.
However, not one of these ionisers produces a single, measurable, "small negative ions of oxygen", and therefore none can claim any therapeutic value or benefit whatsoever other than in an air-cleaning role.
The below outputs are merely a guide to demonstrate the power of the ELANRA Medical Ioniser. Please note that we have only measured the output from ELANRA at its lowest settings.
Nothing can compare with ELANRA at it's highest setting.
It is a fact that some of these "so-called" ionisers only produce harmful Ozone or utilise outdated technology.
ELANRA MKII Medical Ioniser |
- Produces small, biologically active ions - YES |
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| Output |
1m - 350,000 small sized ions
2m - 90,000 small sized ions |
| Ozone Produced |
Well below recommended levels. |
| Summary |
The Elanra MKII produces biologically active small negative ions of oxygen, and Quoting from our US Patent 5,973,905:
"This invention relates to improvements in or in relation to negative air ions generators for production of small biologically active (ingestible) ions". |
| Circuitry |
Crystal controlled micro-processor. Circuitry and design covered by patents. Highest quality printed circuit boards with all tracks and connections in gold plated. |
| Ion Discharge |
- 4 or 8 Needle configuration utilising special alloys.
- User-replaceable ionizing needles which sit in 22kt gold plated receptacles.
- Ionizing Needle replacement warning system.
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ELANRA MKII Medical Ioniser
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ELANRA MKIII Portable Ioniser |
- Produces small, biologically active ions - YES |
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| Output |
1m - 250,000 small sized ions
2m - only produces medium sized ions |
| Ozone Produced |
Well below recommended levels. |
| Summary |
Designed for close-up personal use. Produces biologically active small negative ions of Oxygen. After the therapeutic range, the Elanra Portable will continue to clean an additional 25 square metres. |
| Circuitry |
Crystal controlled micro-processor. Highest quality printed circuit board with all tracks and connections gold plated. Features 3 power inputs: 1. Vehicle's 12 volt battery, 2. Worldwide Main voltage, 3. Internal 9V battery. |
| Ion Discharge |
- 4 Special Ionizing Needles.
- User-replaceable ionizing needles which sit in 22kt gold plated receptacles.
- Ionizing Needle replacement warning system.
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ELANRA Portable Ioniser
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Under controlled conditions, we scientifically measured the ion output of the below ionisers
(C.O = Claimed Output, A.O (1m) = Actual Output at 1m, A.O (2m) = Actual Output at 2m)
Aironic AH-202 Ioniser |
- Produces small, biologically active ions - NO
- Produces large/medium ions only |
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| Claimed Output |
1,000,000 |
| Actual Output |
1m - 130,000 large/medium ions
2m - 600 large/medium ions |
| Ozone Produced |
Minimal - Below maximum safe level. |
| Summary |
No small ions produced. Output at 2m insufficient even for effective air cleaning function. |
| Circuitry |
Typical voltage multiplier on an average-quality printed circuit board with average quality components. Mains Powered. |
| Ion Discharge |
Steel needles. |
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Aironic AH-202 Ioniser
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Aironic MIA Ioniser |
- Produces small, biologically active ions - NO
- Produces large/medium ions only |
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| Claimed Output |
1,000,000 |
| Actual Output |
1m - 300 large/medium ions
2m - 50 large/medium ions |
| Ozone Produced |
Not detected. |
| Summary |
Number of ions produced is below any useful level. Although it utilises a small fan & air filter. |
| Circuitry |
Neatly built voltage multiplier circuit & on-board electric motor. DC Power Supply. |
| Ion Discharge |
Steel needles |
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Aironic MIA Ioniser
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Air Supply Ioniser |
- Produces small, biologically active ions - NO
- Produces no ions at all |
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| Ozone Produced |
YES. |
| Summary |
No ions produced at all - only harmful ozone. |
| Circuitry |
Poorly made and in-adequate. 9V Battery & DC Power Supply. |
| Ion Discharge |
Supposed ion-producing needle is merely the sharpened end of a 2c resistor. |
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Air Supply Ioniser
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Astrid Ioniser |
- Produces small, biologically active ions - NO
- Produces large/medium ions only |
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| Claimed Output |
215,000 |
| Actual Output |
1m - 120,000 large/medium ions
2m - 1000-2000 large/medium ions |
| Ozone Produced |
Not detected. |
| Summary |
Their claim of Astrid having a variable output is false and deceptive. The machine contains no circuitry or any other mechanism to achieve their claim. |
| Circuitry |
Simple voltage multiplier. Mains Powered. |
| Ion Discharge |
Steel non-replaceable needles. |
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Astrid Ioniser
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Auto Ioniser |
- Produces small, biologically active ions - NO
- Produces no ions at all |
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| Ozone Produced |
Not detected. |
| Summary |
No ions produced at all. Product made to capitalise on the gullible and naïve. |
| Circuitry |
Poorly designed circuitry of low quality. 12V DC Car Powered. |
| Ion Discharge |
Standard steel needle in screw-in socket. No indication of when replacement is required. |
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Auto Ioniser
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Bionaire Ioniser |
- Produces small, biologically active ions - NO
- Produces large/medium ions only |
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| Claimed Output |
Not Quoted |
| Actual Output |
1m - 130,000 large/medium ions
2m - 24,000 large/medium ions |
| Ozone Produced |
Not detected. |
| Summary |
Well-built but poor quality componentry. |
| Circuitry |
Simple voltage multiplier. DC Power Supply. |
| Ion Discharge |
Non-replaceable strip with stamped pins. Low quality, subject to oxidisation. |
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Bionaire Ioniser
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Boots Ioniser |
- Produces small, biologically active ions - NO
- Produces large/medium ions only |
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| Claimed Output |
Not Quoted |
| Actual Output |
1m - 120,000 large/medium ions
2m - 28,000 large/medium ions |
| Ozone Produced |
Not detected. |
| Summary |
No small ions produced. Unstable output. Machine suitable only for some limited air cleaning. |
| Circuitry |
Surface Mounted high voltage multiplier. Mains Powered. |
| Ion Discharge |
Non-replaceable filament, carbon-impregnated. Easily clogged making machine ineffective. |
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Boots Ioniser
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Clarity Ioniser |
- Produces small, biologically active ions - NO
- Produces large/medium ions only |
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| Claimed Output |
3,000,000,000,000 |
| Actual Output |
1m - 90,000 large/medium ions
2m - 20,000 large/medium ions |
| Ozone Produced |
Not detected. |
| Summary |
Machine suitable for very limited air cleaning. |
| Circuitry |
Two sets of voltage multipliers of reasonable quality with protective covering. Mains Powered. |
| Ion Discharge |
Steel needles. |
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Clarity Ioniser
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Geomed Breeze Air Energiser |
- Produces small, biologically active ions - NO
- Produces large/medium ions only |
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| Claimed Output |
5,000,000 |
| Actual Output |
1m - 300,000 large/medium ions
2m - 70,000 large/medium ions |
| Ozone Produced |
Not detected. |
| Summary |
The claimed output of 5,000,000 ions per Cubic Centimetre at 1 metre is false & deceptive. |
| Circuitry |
Appears to be a basic voltage multiplier as the circuit board was embedded in a plastic can filled with gel. Mains Powered. |
| Filter System |
A filter medium is used to clean the air from large particles. The Fan used appeared to be of reasonable quality. |
| Ion Discharge |
Non replaceable gold-plated needles. |
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Geomed Breeze Air Energiser
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Ionic 1000 |
- Produces small, biologically active ions - NO
- Produces no ions at all |
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| Ozone Produced |
YES. |
| Summary |
Does NOT produce negative ions - it is an ozone generator. |
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Ionic 1000
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INTL - ITG301A |
- Produces small, biologically active ions - NO
- Produces no ions at all |
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| Ozone Produced |
Minimal - Below maximum safe level. |
| Summary |
No small ions produced. Actual performance ineffective. No ion mobility. Ions produced at 2m insufficient for effective air cleaning. |
| Circuitry |
Exceptional quality circuit board with small fan, very well designed. DC Power Supply. |
| Ion Discharge |
Extremely fine filament. We were surprised that this machine was not more effective, given the quality of circuitry and ion emission system. |
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INTL - ITG301A
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Living Air Ioniser |
- Produces small, biologically active ions - NO
- Produces large/medium ions only |
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| Claimed Output |
Not Quoted |
| Actual Output |
1m - 60,000 large/medium ions
2m - 10,000 large/medium ions |
| Ozone Produced |
Minimal - Below maximum safe level. |
| Summary |
Machine suitable for limited air cleaning. |
| Circuitry |
Very old technology. Mains Powered. |
| Ion Discharge |
Non-replaceable needle strip similar to the Bionaire system with same disadvantages of no warning when replacement required. Needle rapidly blunts reducing output. |
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Living Air Ioniser
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Medion Pulsar 1980's Ioniser |
- Produces small, biologically active ions - NO
- Produces large/medium ions only |
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| Claimed Output |
Not Quoted |
| Actual Output |
1m - 100,000 large/medium ions
2m - 14,000 large/medium ions |
| Ozone Produced |
Not detected. |
| Summary |
Machine suitable for limited air cleaning. |
| Circuitry |
Good quality circuit board. Mains Powered. |
| Ion Discharge |
Stainless Steel needles. |
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Medion Pulsar 1980's Ioniser
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Mikuni IP100-1 |
- Produces small, biologically active ions - NO
- Produces large/medium ions only |
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| Claimed Output |
Not Quoted |
| Actual Output |
1m - 60,000 large/medium ions
2m - 1,000 large/medium ions |
| Ozone Produced |
YES. |
| Summary |
Negative ions & ozone produced simultaneously. Output at 2m insufficient for effective air cleaning. Should be used with care. |
| Circuitry |
Exceptionally Well designed & constructed with top quality components. DC Power Supply. |
| Ion Discharge |
Stainless Steel needles. |
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Mikuni IP100-1
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Wein VI2500 Ioniser |
- Produces small, biologically active ions - NO
- Produces large/medium ions only |
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| Claimed Output |
70,000,000,000,000 |
| Actual Output |
1m - 300,000 large/medium ions
2m - 100,000 large/medium ions |
| Ozone Produced |
Minimal - Below maximum safe level. |
| Summary |
Actual performance grossly over-stated. Machine would only be suitable for air cleaning. |
| Circuitry |
Very basic circuitry, and very poorly designed. Mains Powered. |
| Ion Discharge |
'Bottle-brush' type wire brush. This system of multiple discharge points probably accounts for the air cleaning performance. It also has a charged mat on its front to attract any dust. |
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Wein VI2500 Ioniser
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Xionizer 2001 |
- Produces small, biologically active ions - NO
- Produces large/medium ions only |
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| Claimed Output |
Not Quoted |
| Actual Output |
1m - 160,000 large/medium ions
2m - 34,000 large/medium ions |
| Ozone Produced |
Minimal - Below maximum safe level. |
| Summary |
Machine is suitable for air cleaning only. |
| Circuitry |
Sealed system, High Quality Manufacture. Mains Powered. |
| Ion Discharge |
Single steel needle. |
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Xionizer 2001
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