Ozone Gas Health Hazard & Not Loud
I have no idea how this idea got such great reviews.<br /><br />1) INSUFFICIENT NOISE: First, it's not loud enough even in the highest possible setting. It might work if you like white noise as an ADDITIONAL noise but don't purchase this to block out noise. It's clearly not loud enough for that.<br /><br />2) OZONE GAS: Second, it might even be harmful to run this. Every time I turn it on, it generates an "ozone" gas type smell. I know this device is causing it because as I stick my nose closer to it, the ozone smells gets stronger. The ozone smell goes away when I turn it off.<br /><br />Ozone gas is generated sparks by some electric motors, such as the one used in this. My blender also generates that smell but I run that for less than 1 minute. I am concerned for the long-term health risks of using this item since one obviously runs this for more than 1 minute. Regardless of health risks, the ozone smell is very unpleasant and in itself enough not to use this.<br /><br />I returned it.<br /><br />I seriously recommend an electronic/digital "nature sounds" sound conditioner instead of this. I saw one in an office and really wished I had bought that instead.
Rating: 1 stars