Cigar Smoke Eaters Review Center - Cigar Smoke Eater Chart

The Perfect Compliment to Your Cigar Shop or Lounge is a Great Cigar Smoke Eater.

Using the right cigar smoke eater will reduce complaints... If you're a non smoker, then cigar smoke is more of an irritant to you than regular cigarette smoke. We all know that cigar smokers like to enjoy their cigars but are often told to step outside or to extinguish it. Having the right cigar smoke eater will allow your cigar smoking customers to enjoy their favorite cigar without the complaints! We have talked with the leading industry experts of cigar smoke eaters and have researched the different types of cigar smoke eater technology. With the right cigar smoke eater, your customers can enjoy their cigars at your establishment, rather than being shunned by the general public.

There are so many companies trying to sell cigar smoke eaters based on the "bells and whistles" rather than their actual ability to remove cigar smoke from the air. We at SmokeEaters.org have gotten together with engineers and experts that work for the top selling cigar smoke eater manufacturers, and have collaborated to give you these reviews and chart to help you decide which cigar smoke eater is best for your application.

Comparison Chart...

Product	Pros	Cons	Features	Application	MSRP
Trion SE 800E Smoke Eater	Unique mounting options - can be ceiling-mounted, flush-mounted, or wall-mounted Supports fresh air return duct, if desired	Must be hard-wired into electrical system More maintenance than a media-based smoke eater -Electronic filter cell must be washed periodically	COANDA 360˚ airflow pattern creates an "envelope" of clean air. Aluminum mesh prefilter traps larger particles, allowing the electronic cells focus on the finer particulates	Offices Bars Waiting Rooms Smoking areas Computer rooms	Call about the discount (learn more about this Trion air cleaner)
AQE C12 SmokeMaster Smoke Eater	Washable electronic cells means no filter replacement costs Higher CFM than media-based units COANDA 360° airflow pattern	Regular maintenance required limited to 3 fan speeds	Ceiling mount or Wall mount (w / kit) Can be fitted with odor-adsorbing carbon pads	Bars, bingo halls, bowling alleys containing moderate amounts of smoke	Call about discount
AQE CM12 MiracleAir Deluxe Smoke Eater	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	Call about discount
AQE CM12 MiracleAir Smoke Eater	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	Call about discount
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	Call about discount
AQE EverClear Deluxe Smoke Eater Read product review of the AQE EverClear Deluxe	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	Call about discount
AQE X11-Q SmokeMaster Smoke Eater	Main filters never require replacement. Inconspicuous - Grill fits flush with ceiling, cabinet hidden. COANDA Airflow pulls smoke up & distributes clean air. Up to 1250 CFM	Requires periodic cleaning. Requires installation above ceiling.	Electrostatic cell plus two activated carbon filters for smoke and odor control 3 Speed fan	Bars Beauty solons Pool halls Bingo halls Bowling centers Conference Rooms Break rooms Hospitals Offices Photo/litho processors Restaurants	Call about discount Research this electronic smoke eater air filter
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.	Call about discount Learn more about this home smoke purifier.
Aller Air 9400CM Smoke Eater	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.	Call about discount Read more on this smoke 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	Call about discount 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 500 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	Call about discount 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	Call about discount Read more on this smoke air cleaner.
NQ Clarifier ADS Smoke Eater Read review of the NQ Clarifier Deluxe	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	Call about discount 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	Call about discount (read more about this commercial smoke eater)
Trion AirBoss 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	Call about discount (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	Call about discount (learn more about this light industrial air cleaner)
Trion CAC 1000 Electronic Smoke Eater	Washable electrostatic main filter cuts filter replacement cost to zero Hinged panel allows filter access without the use of tools	More required maintenance involved than with media-based cigarette smoke eaters Higher initial investment	Ultra-quiet fan at only 58 dbA on its highest setting Low Profile - only 3.8" exposed below ceiling level	Small offices, home offices, break rooms up to 525 sq. ft.	Call about discount (read more about this light commercial air cleaner)
Trion FM 1000E Electronic Smoke Eater	Above ceiling installation, fits into standard 2' x 4' ceiling tile Washable electrostatic filter cell	Regular filter cell maintenance required to ensure optimal performance 19.63" deep -Requires considerable space above ceiling level	6-way air discharge, coanda airflow Can be modified for remote air discharge	Restaurants Bars Taverns Offices Conference rooms Break rooms	Call about discount (Learn more about this Trion 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	Call about discount (Learn more about this Trion air cleaner)
UAS Crystal-Aire Smoke Eater Read our review of the UAS Crystal-Aire	Aesthetically pleasing hidden system Intake and outlet grills placed across from each other in the ceiling or high in the walls is ideal to capture rising smoke	All filters require periodic maintenance or replacement Installed above ceiling or behind walls may make maintenance difficult	Variety of filter modules available for local codes or standards Remote wall controls and indicator light	Commercial buildings with smoke, dust, allergen or odor problems Permanent concealed installation in building Multiple units needed to filter multiple rooms	Call about discount Read more on this smoke air filtration system.
UAS Smokeeter SE24 Smoke Eater	No costly filters to replace Ceiling location is ideal for capturing rising smoke Mounts flush into space for standard 2'x4' ceiling panel	Requires periodic maintenance	3 speed control COANDA airflow sucks smoke up and blows clean air down	Up to 1025 CFM will handle moderate smoke in a room up to about 564 sq ft Small to medium size break room, office, workshop, waiting room	Call about discount Learn more about this smoke air purifier.
UAS Vision Air 1 Smoke Eater	Versatile floor, wall, table or ceiling mount Looks great on stand or installed flush in the ceiling Optional Odor control UV option is ideal for smoke Carbon & odor control	Requires periodic maintenance and/or replacement filters	Filter choice of either washable ESP or disposable media Optional air monitor automatically controls fan as needed	ESP up to 750 CFM can handle heavy to moderate smoke in a room up to 415 sq ft Media up to 600 CFM can handle smoky room up to 306 sq ft	Call about discount Learn more about this smoke air cleaner.
UAS Vision Air2 Smoke Eater	Looks great installed flush in the ceiling Optional Odor control UV option is ideal for smoke Carbon & odor control	Requires periodic maintenance and/or replacement filters	Filter choice of either washable ESP or disposable media Optional air monitor automatically controls fan as needed	ESP up to 1500 CFM can handle heavy to moderate smoke in a room up to 850 sq ft Media up to 1200 CFM can handle smoky room up to 625 sq ft	Call about discount Research this smoke eater air cleaner.

SmokeEaters.org is different from your ordinary cigar smoke eater site. We have information on more brands and styles of cigar smoke eaters than any other place on the web. We deal with many different manufacturers of air purification equipment, which enables us to offer professional, non-biased recommendations. We tell you the facts, plain and simple. Once you have answered the important questions, you can then decide for yourself what is going to be the most effective solution, and that is why we're here... to help you make the right choice.

Tobacco smoke tends to linger between the 11-13 foot level, so for rooms in which the ceiling height exceeds that level, you only need to measure for 13 ft. and below. As a general rule of thumb, 8-10 air changes per hour are needed to effectively clean an area of moderate to mildly concentrated tobacco smoke. Cigar smoke is more dense than cigarette smoke, so keep that in mind when calculating your air changes. Also, if media filtration is chosen as the solution to your smoke issue, you may wish to "oversize" the application slightly, as airflow will decrease as the filters load with particles.

Sometimes it is a good idea to choose multiple smaller air cleaners rather than one large smoke eater, even if the airflow is adequate. The reason for this is simply creating effective airflow patterns. For instance, in an oddly shaped room, coverage area is bound to decrease if the smoke eater must battle corners and partitions for clean air delivery. In this case, it would be more beneficial to install multiple units to operate in tandem with one another.

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