Air Conditioner Filter Types
1. Long Life Light-Deodorisation Filter
The long life light-deodorisation filter uses a combination of adsorption, oxidation and decomposition to reduce odours.
The filter material absorbs odour-causing substances and uses a catalytic process to assist with deodorisation. Exposure to ultraviolet light is also used as part of the regeneration process.
| Odour Substance | Reduction Shown |
|---|---|
| Ammonia | Approximately 60% |
| Acetaldehyde | Approximately 35% |
| Acetic Acid | Approximately 75% |
Filter Regeneration
The original reference states that the filter may be reused for approximately 3 years by periodically regenerating it.
2. WASABI Anti-Bacterial Electrostatic Filter
The WASABI filter combines electrostatic capture with an antibacterial ingredient derived from wasabi.
Static electricity is used to attract invisible mould, bacteria and other microorganisms. The filter then uses a volatile ingredient called allyl isothiocyanate, identified in the reference as the pungent component of wasabi, to help suppress reproduction and deactivate microorganisms.
| Capture | Static electricity attracts microorganisms to the filter. |
| Active Ingredient | Allyl isothiocyanate derived from wasabi. |
| Purpose | Helps suppress reproduction and deactivate captured microorganisms. |
What is Wasabi?
Wasabi, also known as Japanese horseradish, is described in the original material as having antibacterial and insect-repelling properties and having traditionally been used with foods such as raw fish.
3. Long Life Ion Deodorisation Filter
The long life ion deodorisation filter is designed to reduce odours using an oxidation-reduction process.
The filter uses ions generated within ultra-fine ceramic particles to break down odour-causing substances that have adhered to the filter.
Cleaning and Reuse
When the surface of the filter becomes dirty, the original reference states that it can be washed with water to restore its deodorising effect.
The filter is described as reusable for approximately 3 years.
4. Apple-Catechin Anti-Bacterial Filter
The Apple-Catechin filter combines electrostatic capture with polyphenol compounds derived from apples.
Small dust particles, invisible mould spores and microorganisms are attracted to the filter by static electricity. The polyphenol material is then used to help suppress microorganism growth and deactivate captured contaminants.
- Chlorogenic acid
- Condensed tannin
- (+)-Catechin
- (-)-Epicatechin
What is Apple Polyphenol?
The source describes polyphenol as a natural plant component found in vegetables, fruit and tea.
Apples contain a relatively high concentration of polyphenols, particularly in young or green apples. The reference identifies catechin and tannin among the polyphenol compounds present.
5. Filter Comparison
| Filter Type | Primary Function | Technology |
|---|---|---|
| Long Life Light-Deodorisation | Odour reduction | Adsorption, reaction and decomposition with light regeneration |
| WASABI Anti-Bacterial Electrostatic | Microorganism capture and suppression | Static electricity + allyl isothiocyanate |
| Long Life Ion Deodorisation | Odour reduction | Ion oxidation-reduction process |
| Apple-Catechin Anti-Bacterial | Dust and microorganism capture | Static electricity + apple polyphenol |