The NQ Clarifier air purification system is the top choice for many hospitals
and medical facilities, and for good reason. The main thing this air purifier has that no other air purifier can boast is 2 or 4 UV lamps and a patented "topflow" air
discharge system that ensures all air passing through is sterilized and the clean air is not mixed
with filtered air. The result, more
than 2 times the actual air changes of competitive
units. Other air purifier brands sell "negative
air" ducts to direct filtered air away from
the unit. That's not necessary with the NQ Clarifier.
Clean air is sent high towards the ceiling and unfiltered
air is collected from ground level. The Clarifier
's 2 UV lamps produce 24,000 microwatt's of UVGI to sterilize
the air and keep the filters free of microorganisms. The
NQ Clarifier is also energy
efficient which will save you $100's a year. It
operates on under 100 watts compared to most high
capacity HEPA machines that operate on 250-350 watts.
It also has a variable speed dial to control the
fan. On the lower settings, the NQ Clarifier is the
most silent air purifier in the world.
The
NQ Clarifier has undergone independent lab tests that
how it could eliminate all mold
spores in a room within 1 hour. Many times large
government or hospital contracts require testing side
by side against competing brands before a contract
is awarded. The owner of NQ Environmental is happy
to share those results to qualified buyers which clearly
demonstrates how the NQ Clarifier outperforms the more
expensive IQ Air medical grade models in actual air
changes per hour and ability to kill viruses and microorganisms
time and time again. As a matter of fact, residential
sales of the NQ Clarifier are a very small portion
of their overall sales. The lions share goes to fulfill
large contracts in the US and aboard. We proud to offer
this awesome air cleaner and guarantee the lowest price
and back it with a 90 day low price guarantee. Ground
shipping in the US is included but this unit can ship
worldwide, call or e-mail for a shipping quote.
NQ
Clarifier Specifications
|
*
15 lbs of activated coconut shell carbon media
for reduction of chemicals, gases and odors
*
2 UV lamps that generate 26,000
microwatt's of UVGI to inactivate bacteria
and viruses in the "kill zone".
*
80 sq. ft of True Medical Grade HEPA
*
10 micron carbon pre and post filters which
can be vacuumed
*
An Airflow Monitor alarm indicates when filters
and UV lamps are overdue to be changed.
*
Casters for easy movement.
Maximum
Recommended Room Sizes (actual Air exchanges
/hr)
2 air changes per hour 1310 sq. ft.
4 air changes per hour 660 sq. ft.
6 air changes per hour 440 sq. ft.
*Patented
topflow air discharge system
*Power
Consumption: 100 watts on high
Fan
Speeds: Medium to High via a rotating
dial
CFM
of Fan Speeds: 175-350 cfm
Sound
level: 45 to 58 dBA at highest speed.
Height-
14" L x 15" W x 28 H
Weight-
48 lbs.
22
gauge galvanized steel housing features 7"x
10" intake panels
Smoke
Removal: Yes
Mold
Removal: Yes
Odor
Control: Yes
Dust
Removal: Yes
Formaldehyde
Removal: Yes, limited
Second
Hand Smoke Removal: Yes
Color
Options: Black, White, Sandstone
Warranty:
5 yrs. housing, wheels, fan and motor. 1 year
electrical, switches, displays, LED, neon lamps.
90 days UV bulbs, HEPA filter and Carbon filters.
Made
in the U.S.A. |
NQ
Clarifier 2
UV lamp System
SPECIAL: $620.00
Delivered
|
NQ
Clarifier Replacement HEPA Filter $134.99
80 sq. ft. of True HEPA rated at 99.97%
at 0.3 microns for small particulates, pollen,
molds, etc. Sealing gaskets around edges assure
air flow through the filter. (10" H x 10.5" W)
Avg. life span is 48 months (36,000 hours)  |
NQ
Clarifier Carbon Filter $149.99
15 lbs. of coconut shell carbon for removal
of odors, gasses, & chemicals. (10" H x
14" W) Average filter life: 18 months.
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NQ
Clarifier Replacement Pre Filter $16.99
NQ Clarifier Pre filters. Replace the pre filter
every 6-12 months.
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NQ
Clarifier Replacement Post Filter $16.99
NQ Clarifier Post filters. Replace the post filter
ever 2 years. |
2 NQ
Clarifier Replacement UV Bulbs $69.99
Replace annually. Set of two 9W UV lamps.
|
 |
The
Air Defense System (ADS) model has 4 UVC lamps
instead of 1. These systems were special ordered
by China for their hospitals during the SARS
scare to combat SARS in their hospitals and
gov. buildings. |
NQ
Clarifier's patented "top flow" air discharge system
Controls.
Infinite Fan Speeds.
PARTICLE
AND SPORE TEST FOR CLARIFIER
ABSTRACT
- The purpose of the test was to set up a closed system
that best simulated a standard residential room. The
particle counts in the test chamber would also be able
to be identified and counted in a controlled scientific
manner. The results tabulated and a realistic conclusion
made.
PROCEDURE
- A dust tight room was built with clear poly sheets
mounted on all six sides onto a frame with seams carefully
taped with packaging tape.
*The
air sampling was performed on the outside and inside
of the air chamber.
*The air sampling was then started immediately after
placing the unit inside the chamber after taping all
extra seams and running it on medium fan speed.
*Samples were obtained from factory supplied, 15 liters
per minute vacuum pump, and each sample was run for
a 10-minute collection time.
*Ambient temperature was 68 degrees F and humidity
level was 50%.
*The chamber was 8 ft x 8 ft x 10 ft high.
*This chamber was sealed on all seams with plastic
packaging tape. New dust free materials were used in
the construction.
*Collection site was at 6 feet above floor inside the
chamber and 16 inches in from the front and 12 inches
in from the sidewall. The outside chamber collection
site was 24 inches out from chamber walls and 5 feet
above the floor. See sketch below.
*Unit was placed on the floor at the center part of
the rear wall at 3" from the rear wall surface.
SPORE CHAMBER DESIGN
FOR AIR CLEANING TEST
LAB
TESTING
Project
# 04009-010AA
Air Quality Sciences, Inc.
Marietta, GA.
Air - O - Cell Spore Trap Sampling
Sample Times for spore test
Sampling date - 5 / 18 / 98
Samples
were collected and sealed with factory-supplied tape.
All samples were previously numbered, placed into a
box and sent to the lab for the actual spore counting.
See attached sample test log sheet for the type of
spores tested and cataloging.
RESULTS
- Attached is the graph of the data results, which
shows the rapid resultant reduction in room spore counts.
| TEST # |
TIME and
LOCATION |
ACTUAL COUNT |
| ST 1 |
test start, outside
chamber |
95 |
| ST 2 |
test start, inside chamber |
51 |
| ST 3 |
+ 1 hour from test start,
inside chamber |
0 |
| ST 4 |
+ 2 hour from test start,
inside chamber |
0 |
| ST 5 |
+ 3 hour from test start,
inside chamber |
2 |
| ST 6 |
+ 3 hour from test start,
outside chamber |
105 |
| ST 7 |
+ 4 hour from test start,
inside chamber |
0 |
| ST 8 |
+ 5 hour from test start,
inside chamber |
0 |
| ST 9 |
+ 23 hours from test
start, inside chamber |
0 |
| ST 10 |
+ 23 hours from test
start, outside chamber |
72 |
CONCLUSION
- The test showed the ability to simulate a home environment
and successfully reduce and maintain, over time, a
very low level of particulate mater in the space. Test
result show the air cleaning unit was very successful
in reducing the fungal spores in the air of the test
chamber and the results can be directly related to
the ability of the unit to clean the air in any room,
either in a residence or an office complex. Copyright
1997 by NQ Industries, Inc.
AIR
CLEANER COMPARISON
Airflow
| UNIT |
CFM |
Room Size |
Theoretical
Air Changes |
Mixing Factor |
Actual Air Changes |
Number of Speeds |
| Clarifier |
350 |
20 x 20 |
6.6 |
1:1 |
6.6 |
infinite |
| Foust S-400 |
250 |
20 x 20 |
4.6 |
3:1 |
1.5 |
2 |
| Austin Air |
400 |
20 x 20 |
7.5 |
2:1 |
3.75 |
3 |
| Equinox |
225 |
20 x 20 |
4.2 |
2:1 |
2.6 |
variable |
| Honeywell |
350 |
20 x 20 |
6.6 |
3:1 |
2.2 |
3 |
Electric
Usage
| UNIT |
Watts |
Running Cost
@ $0.10/kw |
Actual Air Changes |
Effective Costs
per Year |
Effective Cost
@ $0.15 |
| Clarifier |
98 |
$23.52 |
1:1 |
$23.52 |
$35.28 |
| Foust S-400 |
140 |
$33.60 |
3:1 |
$82.80 |
$124.20 |
| Austin Air |
100 |
$25.92 |
2:1 |
$46.80 |
$70.20 |
| Equinox |
84 |
$20.16 |
2:1 |
$40.32 |
$61.02 |
| Honeywell |
350 |
$84.00 |
3:1 |
$252.00 |
$378.00 |
Gas & Odor
| UNIT |
Carbon Weight |
Effectiveness** |
Filtration Stages |
HEPA Size |
| Clarifier |
15 |
100% |
4 |
80 sq ft |
| Foust S-400 |
4.5 |
20% |
3 |
62 sq ft |
| Austin Air |
13 - 15 |
58% |
3 |
80 sq ft |
| Equinox |
> 1 |
4.4% |
3 |
100 sq ft |
| Honeywell |
> 1 |
4.4% |
2 |
66 sq ft |
DISCUSSION
OF TABLE VALUES
Theoretical
Air Changes - this is a simple calculation of
the size or volume of the room divided into the airflow
coming out of the air cleaner. This is then converted
to unit per hour
ie.
Unit air flow of 350 cu ft/min x 60 min/hour = 21,000
cu ft per hour, Room volume = 20 ft x 20 ft x 8 ft
= 3200 cu ft., this air change will then be equal to
21,000 / 3200 = 6.6 ACH
Mixing
Factor - The most important function of an air
cleaner is to clean the air. However, if this clean
air does not get distributed throughout the room
and to the occupants, then much of the clean air
is wasted. Similarly, the dirty air needs to be drawn
back to the unit so that the air can be cleaned.
As much air flow as any air cleaner may have, how
well it performs in retrieving dirty air and getting
the clean air into the breathing zone indicates it's
actual effectiveness. This relationship to air flow
mixing is called the mixing factor. This factor,
as detailed by ASHRAE Guidelines, will change with
applications or room configurations.
According
to ASHRAE, high supply and low return in a room are
ideal. This model is successfully achieved by the NQ
Clarifier due to its patented design. No obstructions
are usually on the ceiling, therefore, all the air
gets immediately up into the breathing zone from the
unit, mixes completely, and is then drawn back to the
unit by both the fan and due to the natural momentum
and convection currents of the air.
ie.
The ratio of clean air and where the clean air is best
used is shown by this ratio, with 1:1 as best. These
ratios were based on ASHRAE Guidelines. Units not creating
this high supply-low return airflow pattern have higher
ratios.
Actual
Air Changes - This is the true "Effectiveness" of
the unit. It relates the theoretical airflow with
the mixing factor to yield the real amount of usable
clean air.
ie.
1:1 times 6.6 = 6.6 air changes, 2:1 times 4.2 = 2.6
air changes
Effectiveness** -
This is how well any stage of the unit performs in
an actual room, as it relates to the highest standard
of another unit. We use it here to compare carbon benefits.
If the best standard carbon weight is less than 15
pounds, then effectiveness is a simple percentage of
that 15 pound standard multiplied by the odor adsorption
ability of the carbon. Not only does the Clarifier
use 15 lbs. of carbon, but it also includes potassium
permanganate, which has better adsorptive qualities
(6% reagent content vs. 4%), so therefore pound of
pound it is more adsorptive than standard carbon, so
this is also factored into the effectiveness.
ie.
Less than 1 pound = 1/15 = .0666 times 4/6 = 4.4% 13
pounds = 13/15 times 4/6 = 58%
UVGI:
UVGI's ability to kill micro-organisms is well documented
and accepted by CDC. It depends on radiation intensity,
exposure duration, and organism susceptibility. The
attached chart shows the UV dose necessary for complete
destruction of certain bacteria and virus. Mycobacterium
tuberculosis requires a dose of 10,000 mw-sec/cm2
, E.Coli 6,600 mw-sec/cm2 and Infectious Hepatitis
8,000 mw-sec/cm2 .
With
three 36" lamps and the given air flow, the NQ500 produces
46,480 mw-sec/cm2 (see attached calculation) when the
lamps are new, more than three times the kill dosage
required for TB. Even after a year of continuous use
and assuming a 24% degradation of UV output, the lamps
still produce more than 35,324 mw-sec/cm2. The formula
used for this calculation is an industry standard for
light efficiency and is a result of years of research.
Maximum UV output is assured through the use of two
pre filters. The first filter (25-30% ASHRAE) removes
larger particles and the second filter (30% ASHRAE)
traps very fine particles.