DIY OZONE Generator

[mochamanz]

I have had problems getting odors out of vehicles completely, and have considered using an Ozone Generator to do the job. I have found no ozone machine reasonably priced for what they are. I solved this by going to a sign shop and getting a used Neon light transformer. (12kv) This power supply is a self conained unit. What I did was to mount the thing to a board, and using odd materials, built a good powerful unit.
I found a large mouth jar, and put one lead on the inside (aluminum foil lined) and one outside (also lined with foil). I made sure the wires or the foil never touched. I hooked the other wire to the foil outside. I found a clear plastic container I used as a guard/ insulator around the jar. when I plugged the apparatus in, there was a buzzing and a faint blue glow. Also there was some mini arcing (normalinside the jar. I could smell the Ozone immediately. There is some heat generated, but not enough to worry about IMHO.
Within 20 minures the interior of the vehicle was done well enough for me, but in the future I will put the process on a timer.
Besides warning about proper insulation, the only other warning is for you NOT to breath the Ozone more than you absolutley have to. Before you enter the vehcle, open all doors and let the residual Ozone dissipate. Ozone is not good to breath, and can be injurious to you if breathed too long or in too heavy concentrations. Oh, my point in building this unit , is that it cost me less than $45.00, as opposed to well over $200.00 for most manufactured units.

[jimmie jam]

wow, this is what i need. any photos to help me understand the set-up? thanks!

[truzoom]

I would love to see some photos of this.

And good thing on the warning, because ozone can be bad, especially for asthma sufferers.

[Neothin]

waiting for pictures here also. a cheap odor eliminator would be a great tool in my arsenal!

[salty]

I remember seeing the website a couple of years back, i might have it written down at work. I did look for the transformer but couldn't find one around here. Let me know if anyone has a line some.

[Spilchy]

I can't stop thinking of Doc from Back to the Future!

You can check this out - fairly reasonable? http://www.autodetailingsolutions.co...0Generator.htm

[theamcguy]

Please post some photos. This looks like a fun project.

[Casebrius]

I can't stop thinking of Doc from Back to the Future!

I can't stop thinking of having a backdraft of the entire auto interior when a car door is opened! Pics please

[Reflections]

LOL good job MacGyver

[jimmie jam]

Please post some photos. This looks like a fun project.

when he said "DIY". he really meant "DIY" i guess.

[ganesht]

Is ozone harmful to leather or any other interior materials?

[jimmie jam]

Is ozone harmful to leather or any other interior materials?

bad for wire insulation from what i'm told.