I would like to start the review section off by talking about the AQE Everclear CM11 Deluxe. This is a media based flush mount unit that is very popular with upscale commercial customers, such as country clubs, cigar bars, champagne bars and fine dining restaurants, as well as upscale home rec rooms and bars. The unit is designed to fit into a 2′ X 4′ T-Bar type drop ceiling and requires 20 inches of clearance above the ceiling. The Everclear smoke eater is a self contained system, so there is no additional ducting to install. It utilizes the coanda airflow pattern, to create effective air circulation to help pull smoke into the smoke eater.

Because of its flush mounting and size, it is not possible for many applications, but for those who have the clearance, this is an awesome air cleaner and one of my very favorite to recommend. I know each time a client of mine purchases these smoke eaters, they are going to be impressed.

So you may ask why I like this particular unit so much?
Well, for starters it has 44 lbs of VOC blend gas phase media! That’s more than twice the amount in any competing air cleaner. The special VOC blend is made up of granulated, activated carbon and potasium permanganate. This enables the Everclear smoke eater to remove a wide range of chemical fumes and odors. Upscale customers expect the best results and combining its huge 95% DOP particle filter with 44 pounds of gas phase media, this smoke eater delivers every time.

I personally like the control mounted remotely (away from the unit), preferably at the lightswitch level, either behind the bar or in the kitchen. The remote control of offered with the Everclear smoke eater hooks up with a low voltage 5 wire lead, the same way that a thermostat hooks up to an HVAC unit.

If you have any questions about the unit, or if you are in the air purification field, I would be happy to hear your questions, thoughts and opinions.