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Remove The Smoke Cloud and The Smell: Carbon Filter Smoke Eaters.

Most people, when looking for an effective smoke eater, aren't just looking for one that will remove the haze that lingers across a room, but one that will take out the smell of smoke too. A carbon filter smoke eater is the most effective way to remove the smell . Carbon Filter Smoke Eaters absorb smoke and other odors like a sponge. Carbon Filter smoke eaters adsorb the piggy backed molecules of big bigger particles. Activated carbon is a very porous material that adsorbs chemicals and the smell of cigarette smoke.

With all of the confusing information out in the market today claiming such things like "this collects smoke and dust without a fan" and "no need to replace a filter... ever." These marketing hypes are exactly that.. hype.

The truth is, the best smoke eaters in the world do not use just one air cleaning technology, but several. An effective carbon filter smoke eater also uses at least two other types of filter technology, usually media and electrostatic. However, some also use multi-gas and ultra-violet to ensure the cleanest air possible.

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Comparison Chart...

Product	Pros	Cons	Features	Application	MSRP
AQE CM12 MiracleAir Deluxe Smoke Eater Read Review	• Contains 22 lbs. activated carbon for odor control • Relatively quiet, reaching up to only 69dBA on its highest fan setting	• Replaceable Media filters allow less airflow than electrostatic technology • not aesthetically pleasing	• Variable speed fan control, up to 850 CFM • Comes w/ wired remote kit	• Bowling alleys, smoking lounges, and other areas where odor removal is a concern	$2,366.00 Read more on this smoke eater air cleaner.
AQE CM12 MiracleAir Smoke Eater Read Review	• Contains 5 lbs. of granulated carbon for removal of odors	• lower airflow due to replaceable media filtration • not aesthetically pleasing	• Variable speed fan control, up to 850 CFM • Comes w/ wired wall control for remote operation	• Bowling alleys, smoking lounges, and other areas where odor removal is a concern	$1,723.00 Learn more about this carbon smoke air cleaner.
AQE EverClear Smoke Eater	• Flush-mount design... only the attractive grille is visible • Contains 9 lbs. activated carbon for odor removal	• Consumes slightly more energy to run than an electrostatic unit • Contains filters that need to be replaced	• Can be fitted with a drop-skirt when full flush-mount is not possible	• Smoking lounges, clubs, and other places where space is a concern	$2,305.00 Research this smoke air purifier.
AQE EverClear Deluxe Smoke Eater	• Flush-mount design only shows attractive grille • Contains a whopping 44 lbs. activated carbon!	• Contains filters that need to be replaced • Consumes slightly more energy to run than an electrostatic unit	• Can be fitted with a drop-skirt when full flush-mount is not possible	• Smoking lounges, clubs, and other places where space is a concern	$2,632.00 Learn more about this air cleaner smoke eater.
AQE M33 Media Smoke Eater	• Easy to service and maintain • Carbon module helps control odor problems • Up to 1300 CFM	• Requires periodic filter replacement • CFM drops as filter becomes dirty • Not aesthetically pleasing	• Side discharge creates effective airflow pattern when used with multiple units • General background ambient or ducted source capture options • Variety of filter options	• Light industrial contamination of dusts, smoke, soot, vapors & mist	$2,249.00 Read more on this industrial smoke air filter.
AQE M66 Media Air Cleaner Smoke Eater	• Variety of filter options available up to 3 stages • New extended life polypropylene filter lasts 3x as long as similar filters • Up to 3200 CFM	• Requires periodic filter replacement • CFM drops as filter becomes dirty • Not aesthetically pleasing	• Side discharge creates effective airflow pattern when used with multiple units • General background ambient or ducted source capture options	• Light to moderate industrial contamination of dusts, smoke, soot, vapors & mist • Ambient or source capture options	$2,914.00 Learn more about this industrial smoke eater air cleaner.
AQE M67 SmokeMaster Media Smoke Eater	• Standard power cord & plug - easy installation • Easy to service and maintain • Up to 1980 CFM	• Requires periodic filter replacement • CFM drops as filter becomes dirty • Not aesthetically pleasing	• Side discharge creates effective airflow pattern when used with multiple units	• Cigarette and cigar smoke • Auto body dust, smoke & soot • Woodshop dust • Ambient capture	$1,966.00 Research more on this smoke eater air cleaner.
AQE M68 HEPA Media Smoke Eater	• HEPA certified • Variety of filters available, including electrostatic cell • Up to 2000 CFM	• Requires periodic filter replacement • CFM drops as filter becomes dirty • Not aesthetically pleasing	• Carbon & ESP options • General background ambient or ducted source capture options	• OSHA regulated heavy metals like cadmium, beryllium, zinc & lead • Light to moderate industrial contaminant	$3,858.00 Read more on this industrial smoke eater.
AQE M73 Media Smoke Eater	• Easy to service and maintain • Variety of filters available • Up to 6000 CFM	• Requires periodic filter replacement • CFM drops as filter becomes dirty • Not aesthetically pleasing	• Side discharge creates effective airflow pattern when used with multiple units • General background ambient or ducted source capture options	• Moderate to heavy levels of industrial contamination of fine dusts, smoke, mist & soot	$4,436.00 Learn more on about this smoke air cleaner.
Austin Air HealthMate Smoke Eater	• Low initial cost • Several pounds of carbon & Zeolite • True HEPA filtration	• Only good for light smoke. • Only covers a very small room • Louder than most	• True medical grade HEPA • Granulated carbon/zeolite blend • 3 fan speeds	• Small enclosed room w/ one light smoker • Up to 200 sq. ft.	$449.99 Read more on this smoke air cleaner.
Austin Air HealthMate Jr. Smoke Eater	• Lowest initial cost • Contains granulated carbon • True HEPA filtration	• Too small for more than an occasional cigarette • Very small coverage area	• True HEPA filtration • Granulated carbon/zeolite blend • 3 fan speeds	• Very small enclosed room w/ one light smoker • Up to 100 sq. ft.	$299.99 Learn more info on this air cleaner.
Austin Air HealthMate Plus Smoke Eater	• Contains a special blend of media to target a wider range of chemicals and odors. • True HEPA filtration	• Only good for light smoke. • Only covers a very small room • Louder than most	• True HEPA filtration • Special gas phase media blend • 3 fan speeds	• Small enclosed room w/ one light smoker • Up to 200 sq. ft.	$549.99 Research this air purifier.
Austin Air HealthMate Plus Jr. Smoke Eater	• Low initial cost • Contains a special blend of media to target a wider range of chemicals and odors. • True HEPA filtration	• Too small for more than an occasional cigarette • Only covers a very small room	• True HEPA filtration • Special gas phase media blend • 3 fan speeds	• Very small enclosed room w/ one light smoker • Up to 100 sq. ft.	$349.99 more info
BPA Smoke Buster Smoke Eater Read Review	• HEPA filter • 20 lbs carbon blend to control odor • Compact size	• Must replace filters periodically • Not very powerful • No speed control (on or off)	• Tar trapping pre-filter • Side discharge works well with multiple units to create airflow pattern	• Break room, den, recreation room, bedroom, office • 400 CFM covers a room up to 500sq ft.	$835.00 Read more on this smoke air cleaner.
BPA Smoke Muncher Smoke Eater	• 15 lbs carbon for odor control • Compact size • 3 speed control	• Must replace filters periodically	• Tar trapping filter • Versatile installation options - floor, shelf, hang from ceiling	• Break room, den, recreation room, bedroom, office • Up to 300 CFM covers a 250-500 sq ft enclosed room.	$547.00 Research this smoke eater air purifier.
IQAir GC MultiGas Air Purifier Smoke Eater	• 12 lbs gas phase media • High quality construction & design • Requires little maintenance • Handles a room up to 900 sq ft.	• Periodic filter replacement required	• Custom gas, odor & smoke control • Remote control	• Home, office, hospital, salon • Room up to about 900 sq ft. • Tobacco smoke, dust, pollen, pet dander, pollution, Acetic acid, Acetone, Acrolein, Acrylonitrile, 1.3 Butadiene, Butyric acid, Carbon disulfide, Chlorine dioxide, Cresol, Cyclohexanone... etc	$995.00 Read more on this home & office air cleaner
IQAir Multigas GCX Smoke Eater	• 25 lbs gas phase media • High quality construction & design • Requires little maintenance • Handles a room up to 1200 sq ft.	• Periodic filter replacement required	• Custom gas, odor & smoke control • Remote control	• Home, office, hospital, salon • Room up to about 1200 sq ft. • Tobacco smoke, dust, pollen, pet dander, pollution, Acetic acid, Acetone, Acrolein, Acrylonitrile, 1.3 Butadiene, Butyric acid, Carbon disulfide, Chlorine dioxide, Cresol, Cyclohexanone, Diethylamine... etc	$1,895.00 Learn more about this smoke eater
IQAir HealthPro Plus Smoke Eater	• 5 lbs gas phase media • High quality construction & design • Requires little maintenance • Handles a room up to 500 sq ft.	• Periodic filter replacement required	• Custom gas, odor & smoke control	• Home, office, hospital, salon • Room up to about 1200 sq ft. • Tobacco smoke, dust, pollen, pet dander, pollution, Acetic acid, Acetone, Acrolein, Acrylonitrile, 1.3 Butadiene, Butyric acid, Carbon disulfide, Chlorine dioxide, Cresol, Cyclohexanone... etc	$795.00 Research this home smoke eater air cleaner
NQ Clarifier Deluxe Smoke Eater	• Cleans the air quickly in a small to medium room • Plenty of carbon to absorb odor • UV plus 5 stages of filtration works ideally on smoke	• Not aesthetically pleasing • Requires costly periodic filter replacement • Floor placement limits immediate capture of rising smoke • Not effective for large rooms	• 80 sq ft HEPA filter • 15 lbs carbon for gas & odor • 2 germicidal UV lamps • UV & filter replacement indicator lights	• 350 CFM handles a room up to 2048 sq ft • Home, office • Medical office • Asthma sufferers • Allergy & pulmonary patients • MCS or environmentally sensitive patients	$609.00 Read more on this smoke air cleaner.
NQ Clarifier ADS Smoke Eater	• Cleans the air quickly in a small to medium room • Plenty of carbon to absorb odor • UV plus 5 stages of filtration works ideally on smoke	• Not aesthetically pleasing • Requires costly periodic filter replacement • Floor placement limits immediate capture of rising smoke • Not effective for large rooms	• 80 sq ft HEPA filter • 15 lbs carbon for gas & odor • 4 germicidal UV lamps • UV & filter replacement indicator lights	• Isolation rooms • Hospitals, clinics • Civil defense • High level microbiological protection • Immune deficient individuals •COPD patients • Emphysema, lung infection or asthma patients	$999.00 Learn more about this smoke air purifier.
Trion Air Boss M750 Media Smoke Eater	• Ceiling or wall-mount installation • Adjustable vents for effective airflow patterns	• Media filters must be replaced • Media filtration allows less airflow than electrostatic air cleaners	• Variable speed control • Can support up to 21 lbs. of odor-adsorbing media	• Bars • Restaurants • Clubs • Nail & Beauty Salons	$1,305.00 (read more about this commercial smoke eater)
Trion Air Boss M1100 Media Smoke Eater	• Multi-stage filter combinations • Low maintenance • High efficiency filters	• Media filtration allows less airflow than electrostatic air cleaners • Media filters must be replaced	• Front access means no tools are required to access the filters • 4-way adjustable air discharge grille	• Light commercial applications where flush-mount installation is not possible	$1,844.00 (learn more about this commercial air purifier)
Trion AirBoss M2500 Media Smoke Eater	• Multiple media filters: wraparound prefilter, 4" pleated and 95% bag • High 1875 cfm	• Media filters have to be replaced, as opposed to cleaned • Its powder-coat finish may not appeal to some people	• Three speed fan control • Self-contained air cleaner does not need ductwork	• Bingo halls, school vocational areas (welding fumes, wood dust), light powders, body shops	$2,169.00 (learn more about this light industrial air cleaner)
Trion AirBoss M3000 Media Smoke Eater	• Belt Driven, 2HP or 3HP motor • Multiple media filters: bags, mini-pleats, HEPA, and odor modules	• Not recommended for high humidity processes • Filters must be changed	• Charcoal odor modules are bulk-refillable • Can be used as ambient or source capture	• Welding fumes, coolant mist, cutting / trimming, grinding	$4,040.00 (learn more about this light industrial air purifier)
Trion AirBoss M6000 Media Smoke Eater	• Can be ducted for multiple capture points • Several filtration methods are put to use within the cabinet	• Media filters cannot be washed and reused • Motor starter optional	• Odor modules are refillable • Designed for ambient or source capture	• Welding, mist, grinding, cutting, fume extraction	$10,320.00 (learn more about this light industrial air cleaner)
Trion CAC 500 Media Smoke Eater	• Main filters never require cleaning • Low profile - Grille fits almost flush with ceiling, cabinet hidden • COANDA Airflow pulls smoke up & distributes clean air • Odor controlling carbon optional	• Requires periodic filter replacement • Requires installation above ceiling • Can only handle one small enclosed room	• Main Filter - Multi-pleat borosilicate glass fibers • Post Filter - Optional Carbon • 3 Speeds • Mounts above standard 2'x2'ceiling tile or hangs below ceiling	• Home or small office where flush-mount ceiling installation is possible • Up to about 500 sq ft room.	$1,343.00 (read more about this light-duty smoke eater)
Trion FM 1000M Media Smoke Eater	• Main filter needs no scheduled cleaning • Low profile, flush-mount design	• 19.63" deep -Requires considerable space above ceiling level • Noticeably less airflow than its electrostatic counterpart	• 95% efficient per ASHRAE 52.1 • Remote on/off switch available	• Restaurants • Bars • Taverns • Offices • Conference rooms • Break rooms	$2,009.00 (Learn more about this Trion air cleaner)

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