The name “XJ-3800” may sound like a 1950s space rocket, and it sounds like space-age technology, just for the 21st century. The Surround Air XJ-3800 Intelli-Pro air purifier houses some of the most up-to-date air cleaning technologies and offers them in depth.
One of the main reasons is its stellar filtration system.
After the pre-filter, the electrostatically charged dust collection grid cleans out large particles. Those particles stick to the grate until you clean them in the sink or outside.
After that there is an activated carbon filter. Mechanically, carbon filters act like sieves to remove relatively large particles; chemically, it safely forms loose bonds with dozens of common household molecules. Houses filled with paint fumes, kitty litter smells, and more get cleaned up in no time.
The HEPA filter captures a wide range of potential allergens, including most bacteria and some viruses, by removing at least 99.7% of particles down to 0.3 microns.
Going beyond effective but common filtration methods, the Surround Air XJ-3800 incorporates photocatalytic oxidation to reduce odors, destroy harmful chemicals and kill bacteria. Its titanium oxide-coated filter generates ions that combine with water vapor in the air to create hydroxyl radicals. They kill airborne organisms and clean the air of harmful indoor pollutants like formaldehyde (a common off-gassing from new carpeting) and others.
Simultaneously, a UV lamp inside the box irradiates air into the unit. This germicidal action does not require chemicals. The net result is clean, clean air. Gone are dust, smoke, mold, odors, chemicals, bacteria and other microorganisms. That is, anything in the air that can damage the eyes, nostrils, and lungs.
As far as home air purifiers go, the Surround Air XJ-3800 Intelli-Pro falls in the middle of the pack when it comes to noise generation. In bass it produces 35 dB, in medium 45 dB. Both will allow you to sleep soundly. On high, it produces a perceptible ‘white noise’ at 52 dB. However, even at that level, it’s not hard to hear the TV at normal volume.
Of course, the quietly produced clean air is the main point, but it’s also nice to see how the unit performs. The XJ-3800 incorporates numerous sensors and indicators to do just that.
When the unit detects a rapid increase in pollen, household chemicals and more, it automatically speeds up the fan. Open a window on a pollen-laden day and your XJ-3800 may turn on automatically until the air clears. Light a cigarette and the unit could be running at full throttle.
At the same time, a series of indicator lights show you what’s going on “under the covers.” Some give you a hint when to change the filters. Another lets you know it’s time to clean the dust collector screen. UV and ionizer lights show those components at work.