Do you have any experience with using air cleaner (purifier) in one room with birds? I never had one before and I don't like the smell of it (like tar smell). My husband said it's normal (because the filters inside), but I just want to make sure it doesn't hurt birds.

 

 

Can anyone help?

I personally don't but I remember I think it was boomberry who does you could PM her.

:hap: As long as it purifies the air without any chemical additives I would assume it to be okay. :greenb:

I can't find the original link I read on this issue, but here's another discussion that might be of interest:

 

http://www.quakerparrots.com/forum/lofiver...php/t17118.html

 

Although this relates specifically to Quakers, I would guess it has implications for most birds.

 

It sounds like "air purifiers" are safe, but there may be concerns about using the type that "ionize" the air.

 

~~~ Kali

Thanks a lot everyone. I've read through the discussion KaLiMaZu sent me and if I understood right the air cleaners are okay, I'll just keep it far away from the birds. I think my doesn't make ozone (they say some air cleaners can produce ozone), I'll check on the box.

 

Thanks again for your help

I run 2 air purifiers constantly and they are excellent for the birds health. I used to use the filter ones but they cost way too much to replace the filters and me having 5 dust birds they didn't last an awful long time.

 

I now use a water air purifiers - you just refill the water and clean the pot when it starts to look grubby or fills up with feathers hehe.

 

I recommend then 100%.

I use one and it really helps with the dust and smell - I have 16 budgies.

 

I like the sounds of the water purifiers and may look into them. Mine has a hepa and carbon filter.

I used to have them with the carbon and Hepa filters but my cockatiels were wearing them out too quickly and the water ones werent really that much more expensive. They came with coloured lights too which work great as a night light and I like the noise too because it drowns out any night time bangs etc which may cause night frights.

My understang of air 'cleaner' is that if it's filter, it's fine, but if it's a purifier, you should be more cautious. Most people advice against that I've talked to in the cockatoo worlds (as I have a cockatoo) and I personally have stayed clear of any air cleaner, I have done some research, and i've read some horible reports on air purifiers not passing the 'ozone level releasing' test. so do a lot of research into it. Ozones are bad for both you and your birds.

Thats only if they have IONS in them - pure water or filters are perfectly safe.

My air purifier has a hepa filter and a carbon filter. And it does have ionizer.

 

Lots of people say that it's bad, but I'm confused, my manual says: "Ionizer release negatively charged ions into the air. Negatively charged ions appear in large quantity in nature environments like forest."

 

Does it make sense to you? Not to me

 

 

I'll look for a water air purifier, they sound very good !!!

Zebra,

 

Re: the ionizer on your air purifier, are you able to turn that function off? If so, it's probably safe for you to run (though I'm not an expert). I know I've heard that some units are available w/ that option, whereas others are not.

 

I'm confused about air cleaners/purifiers as well! I like the idea of them, but don't want to inadvertently create a new problem of some sort by getting one. I'm not sure I've seen the water-type units (?), although it's hard to imagine how that could be dangerous.

 

By the way (this part is off-topic), are you currently residing in Czech? One of my best friends is from Prague & should be getting back to the US from her Christmas trip today (hopefully w/ the Krtek mug I requested!). :hap:

 

~~~ Kali

Zebra,

 

Re: the ionizer on your air purifier, are you able to turn that function off? If so, it's probably safe for you to run (though I'm not an expert). I know I've heard that some units are available w/ that option, whereas others are not.

 

I'm confused about air cleaners/purifiers as well! I like the idea of them, but don't want to inadvertently create a new problem of some sort by getting one. I'm not sure I've seen the water-type units (?), although it's hard to imagine how that could be dangerous.

 

By the way (this part is off-topic), are you currently residing in Czech? One of my best friends is from Prague & should be getting back to the US from her Christmas trip today (hopefully w/ the Krtek mug I requested!). :hap:

 

~~~ Kali

 

 

Yes, I can turn the ionizer off. But my husband has an allergy (dust probably), so he wants it on, it helps him to breathe. We should be moving to a bigger house soon, so I'll have the birds in different room a maybe his allergy will be better

 

(Yes, I live in Czech, in the second bigest city called Brno-about 2.5 hours from Prague. I hope your friend had a nice holiday and brought you your Krtek mug-I like them too )

Edited January 5, 200718 yr by Zebra

okay you guys really lost me with the air purifiers... but what is a Krtek mug?

okay you guys really lost me with the air purifiers... but what is a Krtek mug?

 

 

Krtek is a mole in czech . We have a fairy tale for kids about a cute mole.

l have been looking for a good water air purifier , does anyone know of a good brand ?

Show breeders are advocating the use of an ioniser in the birdroom to keep down dust

QUOTE The ioniser makes any dust to catch a negative charge and drop to the floor. This can then be vacuumed up on a daily basis. The ventilation keeps the air in the room fresh and healthy. UNQUOTE

 

It is being brought in as a way of reducing risks of disease and possibly as a solution to spread of french moult.

i use an ioniser have done for a couple of years now

I run 2 air purifiers constantly and they are excellent for the birds health. I used to use the filter ones but they cost way too much to replace the filters and me having 5 dust birds they didn't last an awful long time.

 

I now use a water air purifiers - you just refill the water and clean the pot when it starts to look grubby or fills up with feathers hehe.

 

I recommend then 100%.

 

Boomberry please could you tell me the name of the water air purifiers you have? I'm looking for them and can't find any . What's the company name? If I can't get it here, I'll ask my brother in law to bring me one from the uk, he is coming to visit us soon :hap: . I hope they're not too big :hap:

 

Thanks a lot

Sure - this is the one I have - well I have 2 of them - I find them wonderful and use the light at night time as a nightlight.

 

http://www.4air.co.uk/inv-air003-inventra-...-996067915.html

Thanks a lot, I'll see if I can get one