The patented technology, "Air Ionization Electron Emission Method" *1 generates a massive amount of negative ions while maximizing efficiency*2.
This ensures that your room is filled with negative ions. This is why the Medical Ion Mini is highly appraised by customers.
We guarantee the superior performance. There is no reason not to choose it!*1 Int'l patent No. PCT/JP2002/008541 *2 Minimizes the loss and maximizes the ion count in the airOutline specifications
Widest coverage
16.5 m2 (177 ft2)
Negative ion generation method
Air Ionization Electron Emission Method (Pat No. PCT/JP2002/008541)
Negative ion count
Blow off point: 8,500,000 (pcs/cc)+ 1m (3.2ft) away: 270,000 (pcs/cc)+
Reason(s) why I purchased from you: I inquired by phone, and you answered my questions very clearly and politely, so I could trust you. Detailed review: The effect of negative ions is wonderful, and I can definitely feel the freshness and clarity of the air. I bought 2 more units. I also put one in my bedroom, and I really feel that the quality of my sleep has clearly improved. It seems to work especially well for waking up in the middle of the night, and I can sleep soundly until morning without waking up. I have an oxygen capsule at home, and I can use it inside the oxygen capsule without problems. I feel that the efficiency of the oxygen capsule has increased. After all, if you are going to breathe, fresh air is best, and at this price I am thinking of adding one more.
Reason(s) why I purchased from you: I have bought from you many times. The explanations are polite, delivery is fast, and the packaging of goods is careful, and so on. Detailed review: This is my second Medical Ion. The first one is in my bedroom, and the second one is on my desk. Recently the smell of detergent and fabric softener from the neighbors' laundry is strong, and I cannot ventilate enough. I really feel that the air in my room has become very clean. Cooking smells also disappear quickly.
Reason(s) why I purchased from you: I trust you. Detailed review: This is my fourth unit. The cigarette smell from my neighbor was so strong that I could not sleep. I even felt the cigarette smell in my own breath, and I thought this would shorten my life. So I bought another one for my parents' home. It is a necessity. Thank you again this time.
Reason(s) why I purchased from you: I researched a good bit about ions and decided living in a massive city required me to clean up some of my personal breathing space. This product has fit the bill and then some. Does an excellent job of improving the air and leaves no traces of yuck. 100% will keep using for many years to come.
Reason(s) why I purchased from you: It is made in Japan, and I feel reassured because repairs are handled quickly. Detailed review: I have an allergic constitution that is sensitive to pollen, PM2.5, mold, and so on. I also have a fan-type air purifier, but if the noise bothers me I cannot use it at night, so I keep this one on 24 hours a day. Recently there is also yellow sand, and my nose reacts outside, but thanks to it, I do not react indoors. The air feels clear like a forest. I used to turn it on only when I was at home, but I recommend 24 hours. It is a little expensive, but the repair cost is surprisingly cheap (it probably depends on the condition), and there are no consumables such as filters. If you think it can be used semi-permanently, it is cheap. Low electricity cost and not taking up space are also merits. I use one unit in a 15-tatami (about 24 square meters) living room. In summer, when humidity is high, I point it toward the bathroom. I think the occurrence of mold has been reduced. I gave one each to a relative and to my parents' home. I would really like another one for my own home too.
Reason(s) why I purchased from you: I looked at the product description on the online shop and thought it was a trustworthy product. Detailed review: I happened to hear an advertisement for another company's negative ion generator. I understood its good points, but that product cost more than 260,000 yen. So I searched on the internet, and Medical Ion seemed good in both cost performance and quality, so I bought it. After using it, I certainly came to sleep well. I think I am glad I bought it.
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Customer Reviews
High-Density Ionizer/Negative Ion Generator - Medical Ion Mini without Ion Detector
Negative ions need to reach you. Some products on the market generate negative ions but no ion molecule can be detected at a distance of 1m (3.2ft) away and/or ions can travel in one direction only.
The Medical Ion Mini generates a massive amount of negative ions and covers a wide area for the best efficacy.
1. Massive Amount of Negative Ions
Generally, negative ion counts dramatically decrease as you go further away from the ionizer/ion generator.
More than 8,500,000 (pcs/cc) negative ions are detected at the blow off point of the Medical Ion Mini and approx. 270,000/5,000 (pcs/cc) are detected at 1/3m (3.2/9.8ft) away from the device.
This means this model covers a wide area.
*Measured at 25C/50% by a dual coaxial cylinder type air ion counter and a flat type air ion counter. **Figures vary depending on air purification levels and other ambient conditions.
2. Ions spread in every direction
There are ionizers/ion generators on the market which can disperse negative ions to the blow off direction only and a very few ions can be detected in other directions.
The Medical Ion Mini is designed to disperse negative ions to every direction to cover a wide area.
2000 (pcs/cc) can be detected at 2m (6.5ft) away in the 90 degree direction. You can enjoy negative ions!
Figures vary depending on air purification levels and other ambient conditions.
The amount of the negative ions, which the Medical Ion Mini produces, is too large to perform zero adjustment of the air ion couneter.
You can refer to Secrets Behind the Development
3. The Tripod Helps Better Negative Ion Distribution
3-1. You can manually adjust the ion emission angle.
Rotate the blow off point to the upward direction for better negative ion distribution when located close to the floor.
3-2. It keeps a distance from the desk/table.
You may or may not know but a lot of negative ions released from the ionizer/generator are absorbed by the floor/wall.
The body of the Medical Ion Mini is mounted on the tripod to maintain a certain distance from the installation surface.
It is ideal that you install an ionizer/negative ion generator as far away as possible from the floor/wall.
Stable Performance - Less likely to be influenced by ambient conditions
Maintains optimum performance under extreme conditions
The Medical Ion Mini is designed to maintain optimum performance under high temperature, high humidity or low temperature, low humidity conditions.
Many ionizers/ion generators on the market are susceptible to temperature and humidity changes.
User Friendly
1. Easy Maintenance
You just clean the ionizing needles with a swab when they become dirty.
Caution: Be sure it is unplugged before you clean the needles.
2. Ion Detector for Test Operation (Ion Detector model only)
The Ion Detector that comes with this product enables you to make sure that the ionizer/negative ion generator does generate negative ions.
You cannot tell if your ionizer/negative ion generator is working properly without this detector because you cannot see ions with the naked eye.
How can I check if the device is working without the Ion Detector?: If audible sparking sounds are released from the 3 ionizing needles located on the front cover, it is generating ions.
3. No Wind Noise
No noise is generated because it does not have a built-in fan. Great for your bedroom!
4. Lightweight & Compact Design
You can take it with you wherever you go thanks to its lightweight (274g/9.6oz) and compact design.
5. Low Power Consumption
Its power consumption is only 4W or less.
Life Span - Ionizing needles ensure 5 years+ life span
Ionizing needles ensure 5 years+ life span
The ionizing needles emit negative ions and determine the life span of the Medical Ion Mini. Worn-out needles can lower the performance.
Our ionizing needles are made of ultra pure tungsten (99.999%) and ensure 5 years+ life span.
You can continue to use it after the life span of 5 years as long as the 3 ionizing needles still make audible sparking sounds.
Ionizing needles
Safety to Humans
1. Very little ozone
In contrast to electric discharge type ionizers/negative ion generators, the Medical Ion Mini is designed to minimize ozone production.
Ozone density < 0.001ppm
* IEC standard 32-1 of J60335-2-65 Measured at 25C/50% * Ozone concentration after 24 hour operation in a 7.425m2 room (Japan Quality Assurance Organization)
2. No positive ion
The Medical Ion Mini produces no positive ion that could not only be detrimental to negative ion production but also could be harmful to the human body.
* Measured at 25C/50% by a flat type ion counter and our measurement method
3. Nominal electromagnetic radiation
This ionizer/negative ion generator emits very little electromagnetic radiation meeting the safety standard.
Efficacy Result
Many users say that they
have a good sleep
feel fresh air
wake up refreshed
less likely to get tired
chronic migraine has gone
etc.
Doctor's Comment
Stress alleviation effects by the Ion House *3
*3 The Ion House was used to conduct this experiment. The Medical Ion Mini will produce a similar result as it has the same negative ion generation method as the now discontinued Ion House.
Dr. Ichiro Watabe, Assistant Professor of Hokkaido University Hospital
Rehabilitation Department *4
*4 Currently Professor of Aomori University of Health and Welfare
While further research is required to fully understand how negative air ions work on the human body, beneficial effects on health have medically been found.
We used an ionizer/negative ion generator designed by Daito to conduct this experiment.
We did a double-blind test to observe 1-3 under light load conditions such as immersing in cold water and doing a simple calculation.
The sympathetic nerve function which has an effect on the skin temperature (peripheral blood flow)
Stress hormone
Stress immune reaction
As a conclusion, the skin temperature (peripheral blood flow) significantly improves,
the cortisol value which shows the endocrinological hormone balance significantly decreases and the number of NK cells which shows the immunological stress index significantly decreases.
It is understood that negative ions generated by the ionizer/ion generator help to ease the sympathetic nerve functional acceleration and stress is hormonally/immunology alleviated.
Q & A
1. What is the difference between the Medical Ion Mini and other ionizers/negative ion generators?
Negative ions are dispersed to every direction.
Many ionizers/negative ion generators found in the market disperse negative ions to one direction only and very few negative ions can be detected in other directions.
i.e. Negative ions do not reach you.
This means not only you cannot enjoy negative ion effects but also your ionizer/ion generator just wastes electricity.
For example, if you have a heater and only the air around it can be warmed, you will look for a new heater which can distribute the hot air throughout the room.
The same goes with ionizers/negative ion generators.
Negative ions have to be distributed throughout the room to enjoy negative ion effects.
It is often overlooked and little information can be found but it is one of the most important things to remember when you purchase an ionizer/negative ion generator.
2. How long is the life span?
Ionizing needles ensure 5 years+ life span. The ionizing needles emit negative ions and determine the life span of the Medical Ion Mini.
Worn-out needles can lower the performance. Our ionizing needles are made of ultra pure tungsten (99.999%) and ensure 5 years+ life span.
3. Does it really work on the human body?
We cannot guarantee that the Medical Ion Mini will work on you because it is not a medical instrument.
It depends on your ambient conditions and many other factors.
However, we have received a lot of positive feedback from satisfied customers.
You can refer to the testimonials.
4. Do I need to purchase any consumables on a regular basis?
No, you do not.
5. How can I take care of it?
You only need to clean the ionizing needles from time to time. Gently wipe the tips of the 3 ionizing needles with a cotton swab. If the ionizing needles get dirty, the amount of negative ions generated may decrease, so we recommend cleaning them regularly.
6. How often do I have to clean ionizing needles?
We suggest once every 3-4 months.
7. How much ozone does it produce?
It produces 0.001ppm or less, which is less than 1/100 of the safety standard established by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. No worries at all!
8. Does it consume a lot of electricity?
Its power consumption is only 4W or less.
9. Where should I install it?
It should be located at least 100/30cm (3.2/1.0ft) away from the floor/wall to ensure the maximum performance. This is because negative ions can be absorbed by the floor/wall.
10. Can I continue to use it after the life span of 5 years?
Yes. As long as the 3 ionizing needles still make audible sparking sounds, negative ions are being released and you can keep using it. When the needles no longer spark, please send us the Medical Ion Mini for replacement of the worn-out ionizing needles.
11. Can you tell me about the replacement work for worn-out ionizing needles?
We can replace the needles at approx. US$60 including shipping.
Shipping your Medical Ion Mini to us is at your own expense.
Please contact us when replacement work is needed.
We complete the replacement work and ship to you within 3 days of receipt of the Medical Ion Mini.
12. The Medical Ion Mini generates more negative ions than other ionizers/ion generators on the market. Doesn't it have a negative effect on the human body?
No study suggests that a large amount of negative ions have a negative impact on the human body.
13. How does it work in a smaller room than 16.5m2 (177 ft2)?
You can enjoy the highly concentrated negative ion density in a smaller room. This is why we recommend the Medical Ion Mini even if your room is smaller than 16.50m2 (177 ft2).
14. How can I enjoy negative ions in my 280ft2 room?
We suggest you should install 2 units (of the Medical Ion Mini) as 1 unit covers up to 177ft2.
It is great if you can install the ionizers/ion generators so that they are close to where human activity takes place.
15. Is it OK to install this ionizer/ion generator without using the tripod?
We suggest you should mount it on the tripod whenever possible. This is because the negative ions can be absorbed by the table/floor/desk where the device is placed. i.e. The tripod included in the package is designed to keep a certain distance between the negative ion blow off point and the installation surface.
16. Can I use this ionizer/ion generator in my country? I think the voltage and AC plug are different from Japan.
You can use the Medical Ion Mini in most countries as it works with AC100-240V and comes with the AC plug adaptors for the countries.
17. Can I turn it on 24/7?
Yes, you can.
Specifications
P/N
MI-1000-S-N
Product name
High-Density Ionizer/Negative Ion Generator - Medical Ion Mini without Ion Detector
Negative ion generation method
Air Ionization Electron Emission Method
(Pat No. PCT/JP2002/008541)
Material of radiation needle
Virgin tungsten (99.999%)
Widest coverage
16.5 m2 (177 ft2) *5
Weight
Approx.274g (9.6oz)
Power
100-240VAC (50/60Hz)
Consumption power
4W or less
Dimensions
W140xH80xD40 (mm) / W5.5XH3.1XD1.5 (inches)
Negative ion count (pcs/cc)
Blow off point: 8,500,000+*6
1m (3.2ft) away: 270,000+*7
Positive ion count (pcs/cc)
Blow off point: 0*7
Output voltage
DC -9.5kV
Ozone production
0.001ppm or less*8
Accessories
·110/240VAC compatible AC adaptor
·Ion Detector for test operation (Ion Detector model only)
·Dry batteries for Ion Detector
·Tripod
Made in
Japan
Limited Warranty
2 years from the date of purchase
*5 Varies depending on the structure of the room, nearby electronic appliances, purification level of air, etc.
*6 Room temperature 23C, Humidity 30% R.H. Measured by a double coaxial cylinder type ion counter and our measurement method.
*7 Room temperature 23C, Humidity 30% R.H. Measured by a flat type ion counter and our measurement method.
*8 IEC standard 32-1 of J60335-2-65 measured at: 25C, 50% R.H. in a 7.45m2 (80 ft2) box after 24 hours running. (JAPAN QUALITY ASSURANCE ORGANIZATION)