Sun Pure Air Purifiers
Sun Pure makes air purifiers that target the mid to high end of the purification market. Their units use a variety of purification technologies including HEPA filters, UV light, and activated carbon. We could not find any independent testing scores for these units. Filter replacement cost is low for this price range.
Sun Pure Models
| Sun Pure BAT-40 | Ratings | Technical Specifications |
|---|---|---|
| Est. Price – NA | Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?Smoke – NA / 450Pollen – NA / 450Dust – NA / 450Consumer Reports ?Score – NA / 100Dust/Pollen/Smoke (High Setting) – NA / 5Est. Yearly Cost – NA | Room Size ? : NACirculation ? : NAFilter Type ? : NAFilter Life Est. ? : NASize: NAWeight: 3.3 lbsNoise Level: NAEnergy Star? ? : No |
| Sun Pure BAT-50 | Ratings | Technical Specifications |
|---|---|---|
| Est. Price – NA | Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?Smoke – NA / 450Pollen – NA / 450Dust – NA / 450Consumer Reports ?Score – NA / 100Dust/Pollen/Smoke (High Setting) – NA / 5Est. Yearly Cost – NA | Room Size ? : NACirculation ? : NAFilter Type ? : NAFilter Life Est. ? : NASize: NAWeight: 3.6 lbsNoise Level: NAEnergy Star? ? : No |
| Sun Pure SP-20 | Ratings | Technical Specifications |
|---|---|---|
| Est. Price – $564 | Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?Smoke – NA / 450Pollen – NA / 450Dust – NA / 450Consumer Reports ?Score – NA / 100Dust/Pollen/Smoke (High Setting) – NA / 5Est. Yearly Cost – NA | Room Size ? : 265 Sq. FtCirculation ? : NAFilter Type ? : Micron Pre-Filter, Activated Cocunt Carbon Pleat, Hospital Grade HEPA Filter & UV LightFilter Life Est. ? : NASize: 18″H x 21.5″W x 8″DWeight: 23 lbsNoise Level: NAEnergy Star? ? : No |
| Sun Pure SP-20C | Ratings | Technical Specifications |
|---|---|---|
| Est. Price – $995 | Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?Smoke – NA / 450Pollen – NA / 450Dust – NA / 450Consumer Reports ?Score – NA / 100Dust/Pollen/Smoke (High Setting) – NA / 5Est. Yearly Cost – NA | Room Size ? : NACirculation ? : NAFilter Type ? : Micron Pre-Filter, Hospital Grade HEPA Filter, Activated Carbon, Zeolite & Potassium Permanganate & UV LightFilter Life Est. ? : NASize: NAWeight: NANoise Level: NAEnergy Star? ? : No |
| Sun Pure SP-200 | Ratings | Technical Specifications |
|---|---|---|
| Est. Price – NA | Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ?Smoke – NA / 450Pollen – NA / 450Dust – NA / 450Consumer Reports ?Score – NA / 100Dust/Pollen/Smoke (High Setting) – NA / 5Est. Yearly Cost – NA | Room Size ? : NACirculation ? : NAFilter Type ? : Electrostatic MER-11 Filter, Activated Carbon, Zeolite & Potassium Permanganate & UV LightFilter Life Est. ? : NASize: NAWeight: NANoise Level: NAEnergy Star? ? : No |
| Air Purifier Noise Chart – Decibel Ratings of Common Sounds | |
|---|---|
| Source | Decibel Rating (dB) |
| Falling leaves | 0-10 |
| Whisper | 10-20 |
| Soft music | 20-30 |
| Mosquito buzz | 40-50 |
| Normal voices | 50-70 |
| Traffic sounds | 70-80 |
| Vacuum cleaner | 80-90 |
| Thunder | 90-100 |
| Chain saw | 110-120 |
| Rock concert | 120-130 |
| Pain threshold (jet take off) | 130-140 |
| Perforation of ear drum (gun shot) | 160 and higher |
Ultra-Sun Technologies Company Info
Ultra-Sun Technologies is a California based company that has been manufacturing air purifiers under the brand name SunPure for an unknown period of time. Their air purifiers sell for anywhere from $500-$995 depending on the retailer.
Sun Pure Air Purifier Technology
The SunPure Model SP-20’s have a six step filtration system. When air is sucked into one of these air purifiers, the first filter it encounters is the pre-filter. This filter traps particles that are larger than five microns. The advantage to having a pre-filter is that it helps extend the life of the HEPA filter by making sure it doesn’t have to deal with large particles, thus allowing the filter more room to capture more small particles.
The second step in this system is a specially formulated gas absorption media. This filter removes exhaust fumes, hydrocarbons, formaldehyde, pesticides, paint solvents, chlorine, cleaning chemicals and other nasty and potentially dangerous fumes and odors from the air. The third filter is a carbon filter that focuses exclusively on removing odors from the air such cooking odors, the stink of pets, and air conditioning systems. The carbon filter can also get rid of low level ozone.
The HEPA filter is the fourth filter. It is a hospital grade filter that can remove particles so small they can only be seen through a microscope. The air then goes through the fifth step, an ultraviolet light. This light is 10,000 times the intensity of real sunlight. It is designed to kill bacteria and viruses. The sixth and final step is negative ionization. In the process of negative ionization, a molecule called an ion receives an extra electron, resulting in the ion becoming negatively charged. A negatively charged ion tends to stick to things, so when it comes in contact with a particle floating in the air, it sticks to it and traps it in the air purifier.
The Model SP-200 only uses three steps in its system. The first filter is an electrostatic MER-11 filter that removes particles such as pollen, mold, dust mites, smoke and bacteria from the air using static electricity. The second step uses a photo-catalytic oxidation process to convert toxic fumes into benign ones. The third step is an ultraviolet light that kills bacteria and viruses.
The Model BAT air purifiers are designed to specifically focus on mold and germ reduction. To this end, these purifiers have ultraviolet lights to kill bacteria and germs along with titanium dioxide filters that promote a photo-catalytic oxidation process to eliminate toxic fumes and other problematic air pollutants. The titanium dioxide filters can get rid of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) as well as odors and deadly carbon monoxide.
Sun Pure Air Purifier Models
- Model SP-20 Ultraviolet Air Purifier (uses pre-filter, gas absorption media, carbon filter, HEPA filter, UV light and negative ionization)
- Model SP-20C Photo-Catalytic Air Purifier (uses pre-filter, gas absorption media, carbon filter, HEPA filter, UV light and negative ionization)
- Model SP-200 Photo-Catalytic Air Purifier (uses Electrostatic MER-11 Filter, Photo-Catalytic Oxidation and UV light)
- Model BAT – 50 Catalytic Air Purifier (uses UV light and Titanium Dioxide filter)
- Model BAT – 40 Catalytic Air Purifier (uses UV light and Titanium Dioxide filter)
