FutureShop: Sharp Air Purifier FPP60CX $249.99

[nuostiu]

This is the lowest price I've seen it for in a while.

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/pro...2&catid=10837#

[hytong]

FS is clearing out all older models
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/sub...gon=&langid=EN

the new models pump out more ions, the FPR65CX now has its own water source to make ions
http://www.sharp.ca/products/index.asp?cat=75

[elmokiddo]

This is an extremely hot deal

the FPP is actually the *new* US model that replaced the FPN, the FPR was a test which Sharp tried in Canada introducing a few new features such as the Water Mister thingy... FS used to actually have the FPRs a while back - then for some reason stopped carrying them and started carrying the FPPs...

Although the FPR 60 model will be more effective - it requires you to refill the little water tank *every day* - Pain in the but! - the FPR45 model has a dust sensor for automatic model but is otherwise identical in every respect to the FPP40 model. - Supposedly these FPRs have double the ionizer coils, I know that is true compared to the FPNs but I am not sure about the FPPs because power consumption is the same.

Anyhow, don't hesitate to buy this because of the lack of mister feature, this model is wicked for $250!

[Jonavin]

Thanks OP. I've been waiting for this model to go on sale. I have the FPP40CX and love it.

[jacobos]

I have both the FPR45 and the FPP40 and they appear absolutely identical except for the dust sensor and the gray vs white front panel. So, I assume the ionizer coils are identical in those models. I also have a FPR65, but it doesn't look anything like the FPP60, so I couldn't say whether the ionizer coils are the same or different.

[lockec]

Heard on the news these things don't really do anything better than if you vacuum. Do you guys really notice that big of a difference?

[hytong]

my bad, the new/current series should be KCC
http://www.sharpusa.com/products/Fun...050,42,00.html
http://www.sharp.co.jp/kuusei/kc/index.html

FPN, FPP, FPR and KCC manuals are available
http://www.sharp.ca/manuals

[alanbrenton]

Heard on the news these things don't really do anything better than if you vacuum. Do you guys really notice that big of a difference?

I've read the consumer report magazine's guide on purifiers. This isn't hands down the best in picking up the dust in the air unless it's set at 'max'. But it doesn't generate harmful ozones (very little ppm - parts per million) and it does help eradicate airborne bacteria, not sure if the ions it generates can inactivate viruses too as these are inactive until they enter a host.

Ions are not equal to ozone, btw. I've had one since 2005, not sure about the efficacy but I'd rather err on the cleaner side of things.

Don't buy freidrich brand as it generates a lot of ozone.

[jacobos]

It's hard to rate whether airborne allergens are being filtered effectively, however, I have noticed 3 things:
- my daughter's mild asthma seems to be totally under control now.
- these units are very quick to eliminate odours (and even smoke from the kitchen - we leave the FPR65 unit in the adjacent dining room).
- during the summer months, the sensor appears to notice whenever the windows are opened, so this might be the unit picking up pollen or other external pollutants.

The noise level is exceptionally low compared to some Honeywell air purifiers that I've used (you should be able to sleep with the unit set to anything other than max), especially when you notice the amount of airflow.

At max settings, the Honeywell is reported to clean the air better. However, the filters on the Honeywells need replacement every 3-6 months. The Sharp filters last 5 years, though the unit will inform you when you need to wash the filter (seems like every 2-3 months), but you do avoid a trip to the store.

[CranCrazy]

This is an extremely hot deal

the FPP is actually the *new* US model that replaced the FPN, the FPR was a test which Sharp tried in Canada introducing a few new features such as the Water Mister thingy... FS used to actually have the FPRs a while back - then for some reason stopped carrying them and started carrying the FPPs...

Although the FPR 60 model will be more effective - it requires you to refill the little water tank *every day* - Pain in the but! - the FPR45 model has a dust sensor for automatic model but is otherwise identical in every respect to the FPP40 model. - Supposedly these FPRs have double the ionizer coils, I know that is true compared to the FPNs but I am not sure about the FPPs because power consumption is the same.

Anyhow, don't hesitate to buy this because of the lack of mister feature, this model is wicked for $250!

Damn you, another $250 spent. I really am "saving" too much money these days.

Thanks to OP and Elmo for the advice...

I'm off to FS today to do my ISPU.

if anyone wants to know, I can post my findings after I trial it out.

[adeelgodil]

How exactly do air purifiers compare to humidifiers? I've been told humidifiers also give clean air, but are a lot cheaper.

[Ven0r]

I just picked one up at futureshop. Very nice unit. Price is 300 to 400 in the States.

[Noob1ee]

Is this worth the extra $50 compared to the FPP40CX model?

[alanbrenton]

How exactly do air purifiers compare to humidifiers? I've been told humidifiers also give clean air, but are a lot cheaper.

Humidifiers give out clean air if it's the warm mist type but it doesn't purify the surrounding air. I have my humidifier face my Sharp ion purifier as the owner's manual of the purifier suggest that more humidity the better because it breaks the water molecules into positive and negative ions.

You might want to read the FAQ's which I found helpful (though I had bought my unit even before reading these)

http://www.sharp.ca/products/ion/faqs.asp

[jacobos]

Is this worth the extra $50 compared to the FPP40CX model?

I would put the FPP40 in a bedroom and the FPP60 in a livingroom. Both are good deals.