Instead of buying the XiaoMi Air Purifier. I went for this.
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$183.65 shown on my bank account after purchase.
45% off according to Amazon.
No. 1 selling on Amazon for HEPA Filter Air Purifiers
NOTE: This operates on 110V only. A step down transformer is required to be used in Australia.
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Are you certain it will work without a transformer? (240v)
Edit: Just checked - it's 110v only so I would say not worth it at all. You'll need a hefty transformer to lug around with it everywhere which is really not worth it.
Make sure you don't just use a plug converter and plug it in! You'll destroy it.
Absolutely agree!
from Amazon description:
⭐Voltage: 120V 60Hz⭐
Do Ozbargainers have a 110V outlet in their home?
Transformer will add to price, so needs to be stated in deal. I once owned one - usually pricey including the delivery cost. eg 100W local stock $23+$14 delivery - power consumption not stated so likely to require more expensive transformer.
Without that warning this deal is just a fire hazard & you will be just wasting your $183.65!
[And like all overseas sourced air purifiers, consumables would have to be imported. Activated carbon filters are the major cost in running purifiers. Without a clean filter replaced regularly, they don't work. I gave up operating air filters due to that ongoing cost. Should be considered in any purchase - are filters available at a reasonable price.]
Unfortunately, worth a neg to warn product is not worth the risk. Reported on safety grounds for Mods to decide to update deal description or remove as unsuitable for Australia.
I run 4 110v air purifiers with small 110v transformers (200w purchased for approx $25 each). Have been running for over 4 years with no fire hazard in sight so think your comment is a little over dramatised. Sure they may need a transformer but a fire hazard??
Carbon filters are cheap - approx $8 for 4 which last 3 months each. It's the hepa filters that hurt (approx $25 delivered for my units) but there's no way around them if you want purified air. And purchasing from overseas is often way cheaper than local stock in my experience (esp as there are few if any AU manufacturers of such products/supplies).
Never said operating with transformer is a fire hazard. Just deal does not mention need to use a transformer or that added cost!
As deal does not mention operating voltage, purchasers may not realise a transformer is necessary & plug into 240V via simple adapter plug. Unlikely to be warning on purifier as it is intended to be sold in US market.
Guess that OP may not have considered voltage or would have mentioned that important factor in deal. That is the fire risk & damage I referred to - of not using with a 110V transformer.
Filter cost is just something to be considered when purchasing ALL air purifiers. Those unfamiliar with these devices may not consider the ongoing operating costs. Not a criticism of this deal.
@Infidel: fair enough and yes agree with your comment about the warning. Personally I don't think this is a great deal as the unit is small and noisy and probably emits too much O3 but it does appear to be on sale, so….
@wolfshooter:
When deal is updated to warn of need & added expense of transformer, I'll remove neg as would be no longer be of use. Reported to Mods for their opinion based on safety.
Just hope no one bought believing can just plug into mains power. Orders could be cancelled. Or just buy appropriate wattage transformer like you did. So much cheaper these days.
Didn't know the cost of the better hepa filters - so thanks for that. And I thought (locally sourced name brand) carbon filters were expensive!
But seems little interest at this hour😴
I run 4 110v air purifiers
This guy purifies.
@wolfshooter: The O3 (ozone) comment is an important consideration for anyone with asthma as it can actually increase risk of asthma attack, anyone purchasing a purifier should look into this further.
@Gravy: I think the ozone thing would be an issue if the purifier has those ionizer function.
I can't see any on this specific model
op is now banging his head against the wall cos he never checked the voltage before purchase.
Hehe. Luckily i have mine refunded by Amazon. Didnt want to risk it nevertheless.
Great :)
Where in Australia do you need one of these? Is the air really that bad? Or are these for allergy sufferers? Genuine questions. I am new to these air purifiers.
Handy for a few people. If you live with smoker, found it removed smell rather than covering up smell with air freshener. Some people are susceptible to dust allergy & filter can remove that (so can aircon filter if cleaned / replaced regularly, but not finer particles & some use better activated carbon filters to remove odours).
Used over many years when lived in apartment but now just keep rooms clean, walk in the garden & nature, don't live with smoker, & use simple sprays & hygiene to control dust mites - no longer any need for me. I didn't like spending money on necessary filters for air purifiers.
I agree. Don't know why you would need these unless you're living in a heavily polluted area.
I always thought these were snake oil.
I think they only claim to cover about 20 square metres too. Not exactly going to filter your home unless you buy multiple.
Or do you just strap this to your back and walk around dragging an extension cord, enjoying your aura of purity?
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around your nemesis, loosebottom.
Buy air purifiers are only of those sounds great, but essentailly useless devices. you're better off using your air con on circulate air & make sure you clean the filters every few months. this will circulate & filter your air.
I've used an air purifier for years. Here are the main benefits as I see it:
Keeos the air clean - before I had an air purifier I'd always wake up with a blocked nose & sore throat.
Fart detection & removal - my unit detects farts, a red led lights up and turbo fan mode is auto engaged
White noise - it can help you get to sleep and helps block out any outside noises
Fart detection & removal
Might get one for the office
The $199 XiaoMi Air Purifier:
Support global wide voltage:Yes, AC 100V～220V 50/60Hz
This $183.65 unit:
Voltage: 120V 60Hz
Adding cost of necessary transformer will make this unit the more expensive & cumbersome deal.
Australian power grid = 230V. 10V over the maximum limit that Xiaomi device is supporting.
OP done goofed big time.
OP should have buttered their muffin before eating it.
OP made a bad choice. That is all. Now he has to go and buy and use a step down transformer the whole time.
But some thing seems strange. The spec for that Xiaomi Air Purifier 2 that you've been referring to says it supports 100-220V. But the Australian power grid runs on 230V?. How would a device go that's designed to be operated upto 220V go being plugged into a power point operating at 230V?. Wouldn't it perhaps cause some damage and a potential fire hazard right there on that one.
Xiaomi is 160 AUD and will work without a transformer lol https://m.gearbest.com/home-smart-improvements/pp_268522.htm…
But even that says voltage range supported up to 220V. But the Australian power grid is running at 230V which is higher than its supported voltage?. I think if you're plugging this into an Australian power socket on the 230V power grid then you're over loading it by 10V which may be damaging to the equipment. They obviously forgot Australia when they designed this equipment. It was designed for use in the China power grid. So you're risking a potential fire even plugging that straight into the power grid here.
In China the power grid is 220V. But here in Australia it's 230V.
Thanks for pointing that out. General consensus online is it's okay to run a 220v device here. There's many reviews of Xiaomi air purifiers from Australia and many reports of ozbargainers using it without issue.
Got any links to those Australian reviews?
Vendor in title please.