The benefits and harms of the Chizhevsky chandelier

Chizhevsky's lamp or chandelier can be seen in some apartments. It is especially well suited for urban environments where air quality is poor and pollutants are high. The device has nothing to do with lighting equipment, most often it is hung under the ceiling, from which the name chandelier or lamp came at one time.

It looks like a classic model of Chizhevsky's lamp

What is a Chizhevsky chandelier

The device was introduced by the Soviet biophysicist A.L. Chizhevsky back in 1931, then he called himself an electro-fluvial chandelier. Its main purpose is to create air ions with a negative charge. In modern terms, this is a unipolar ionizer.

High voltage is not dangerous, as the current in the equipment is small.

The product initially looked like a round or rectangular steel rim, on which a mesh is fixed, which sags slightly in the middle, forming a hemisphere. All mesh connections are soldered with metal pins about 1 mm thick and 50 mm long, pointed at the end.

The design is suspended from the ceiling near the center of the room using a cable or cord. Modern companies offer similar devices that operate on the same principle and are installed both on the ceiling and on the table.

More advanced solutions can control the composition of the air in the room and produce not only negative but also positive ions to maintain their optimal ratio. They are called bipolar ionizers.

Note! Ionization is the imparting of a negative charge to neutral particles due to the influence of an electric field or the absorption of electromagnetic radiation.

The principle of operation of the chandelier

The system works like this: a cable to which voltage is applied acts as a positive electrode, thin pins with a pointed end act as a negative electrode. When current passes through the lamp, electrons are released from the tip of the electrode, which, when colliding with oxygen molecules in the air, ionize them.

The so-called oxygen air ion is formed, in which there is one extra electron. When air is inhaled, air ions donate this electron to erythrocytes, which improves metabolic processes in cells and has a positive effect on human health.

During operation, the flow of electrons is constantly moving, which ensures that the air is saturated with negative particles. But at the same time, there are no odors or other signs of impact on the microclimate.

Negatively charged ions are very useful for the human body.

By the way! If a strong smell of ozone is heard while the device is running, then you need to turn it off immediately. There can be two reasons - an oversaturation of the air with negative ions or a breakdown of the device.

What is needed for

Air quality greatly affects human health. If in the forest, in the mountains or on the sea coasts, the number of ions in the air is from 500 to 20,000 per cubic centimeter, then in city apartments the content is from 100 to 300. If you breathe in such air constantly, the body's condition worsens, immunity decreases, and aging processes flow much faster.

Airing and ventilation cannot solve the problem, as they do not increase the content of ions in the air. Therefore, to create a healthy microclimate, it is desirable to use a special device. Thanks to him, the air is saturated with useful air ions in much the same way as in a mountainous area. The main functions of the ionizer are as follows:

1. A healing effect for the human body due to the saturation of the air with negative ions. A positive effect is noted in many diseases, so it is worth using this option for those who have problems with the lungs, digestion, cardiovascular and nervous systems.
2. Slowing down the aging process in the human body, reducing fatigue, increasing mental activity, strengthening the immune system.
3. Eliminates the harmful effects of the operation of computer equipment and televisions. They provoke the formation of a large number of positively charged ions, which is not very good for the human body.
4. The content of dust in the air is reduced, which is very useful for those who suffer from allergic diseases. During the operation of the device, the amount of dust particles, smoke, soot decreases tenfold.

An example of how effective an ionizer is at killing germs.

By the way! Purification of air from dust occurs due to the fact that air ions settle on microparticles, changing their charge and contributing to precipitation.

Instructions for use

It is important how the Chizhevsky lamp is used - the use of the device is ensured only if a few recommendations are followed:

1. Only devices in which voltage is applied to the electrodes from 20 to 30 kV work effectively. If it is below the minimum, then the formation of air ions will be much lower than required to saturate the air. And if the voltage is higher than the maximum value, then spark discharges periodically appear, due to which ozone and other harmful compounds are formed.
2. Do not use models with a protective cover. Under it, spark discharges also periodically break through, which is undesirable. The working part must be open, this will provide ideal working conditions for the device.
3. High voltage does not pose a danger to human life and health due to the low current strength. But due to the peculiarities of work, a static charge always accumulates on the device, so it is not recommended to touch the included ionizer. Moreover, it is impossible to simultaneously take on the device and a large metal structure or other household appliances.
4. Do not turn on the device for a long time. If it has not been used before, then on the first day it is better to let it work for no more than a quarter of an hour. Then you can gradually increase the time by 5-10 minutes a day and bring it up to 4 hours.
5. During the operation of the ionizer, do not open windows or vents; drafts are not allowed in the room.
6. If, during prolonged operation of the device, a person begins to feel dizzy, then you need to turn it off and select a working period that does not provoke problems.This is similar to the pine forest effect, when many residents of large cities begin to feel dizzy due to oxygen-rich air.
7. You need to place the device at a distance from household appliances and large metal structures. The minimum indent is 150 cm, but if possible it should be done more.

One of the design options, mounted on the ceiling.

By the way! After buying, you need to study the instructions in order to know about all the features of the model and use it in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.

The benefits and harms of a chandelier

The creator himself believed that oxygen air ions are akin to vitamins and have approximately the same positive effect on the body. Until now, disputes have not subsided about whether there should be a Chizhevsky lamp in the house - the benefits and harms of it have not been scientifically confirmed. But due to the property of negative ions to stimulate biochemical processes in the body, we can conclude that the equipment is beneficial. The positive properties of the equipment are as follows:

1. Increases resistance to diseases by improving immunity.
2. A person falls asleep much better, the quality of sleep is an order of magnitude higher.
3. Efficiency increases, and fatigue decreases.
4. Normalizes blood pressure, improves the condition of the circulatory system as a whole. The risk of blood clots is reduced, as is the likelihood of myocardial infarction.
5. Makes breathing easier for people with bronchitis.
6. Wounds, burns and other damage to the skin heal better.
7. Effective prevention of chronic fatigue syndrome.
8. A healthy microclimate is created, which is very good for those who suffer from allergies.
9. Bacteria are destroyed.
10. Slowing down the aging process, stimulating metabolic processes and overall rejuvenation of the body.

The desktop version of the design is convenient for its mobility and small dimensions.

Devices of this type also have disadvantages:

1. With long work, ozone begins to form - the strongest oxidizing agent, which negatively affects the body.
2. The equipment does not affect viruses, as they multiply in water droplets, and the ionizer only affects air particles.
3. Do not use when the body is depleted, in the process of recovery from serious illnesses.
4. Serious problems with the cardiovascular system are also an obstacle to the use of an ionizer.

In general, it can be noted that there are no serious shortcomings, at least they are not documented. If you use the Chizhevsky chandelier for the recommended time and follow the basic rules, then there will definitely be benefits from saturating the air with negatively charged ions.

Another design option that occurs quite often.

Reviews

Elena, 29 years old, Moscow

I bought an ionizer, believing that it will help purify the air and strengthen the immune system. But after a couple of weeks of using the device, I got sick, I don’t know if it was because of it or not, in general I rarely get sick. And one more minus - around the case on the ceiling there was a dark spot from the accumulating dust. It's not very good, but it's better to let the dust gather there than in my lungs.

Vasily, 44 years old, Saransk

I have been using ionizers for a long time - I bought the first one 15 years ago and was satisfied. My wife has gone from chronic bronchitis, and family members almost never get the flu. Problems were caused only by the accumulating dust around. I solved the problem by purchasing a modern model with a dust collector and a quartz lamp, now the surfaces around are clean.

Olga, 32 years old, Tver

I don’t know if the device helps health, since I have only been using it for a couple of months. But the fact that there is less dust is for sure. The air in the rooms has become clean, I constantly work at the computer and used to wipe the dust from the monitor every day. And now twice a week is enough. We turn it on for a couple of hours, do not hold it for a long time, the main thing is to clean the dust collector on time.

Irina, 37 years old, Smolensk

I used to have a ceiling structure - in a couple of years, such a halo of dust formed on the ceiling that I had to repaint it. It was a pity to spoil the new repair, so I bought a desktop ionizer, now the dust is not collected, and the device can be placed anywhere. The air is cleared, I don’t know how anyone, but I actually breathe easier.

The modern bipolar model of the air ionizer is compact, controlled from the remote control.

Using a Chizhevsky chandelier allows you to saturate the air in the room with negative ions. It is better to choose modern bipolar models that maintain a balance between positive and negative ions and allow you to create a truly healthy microclimate.

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