it will not prevent mold. it is not for use inside the grow room. bleach spray kills molds in cleanup.
if you want to love on one then put it in your exhaust.
proper temperature/humidity controls, quality lighting,good feeding habits, cleanliness..those prevent mold
Thanks for the info man. I know how to prevent mold. Check out Chlorine Dioxide. Even better then bleach.
I beg to differ though that Ozone is not used for mold. Check out this article. I copy and pasted the important parts. Here is the link,
https://www.420magazine.com/forums/problems-pests-and-disease-control/56750-ozone-ultimate-decontaminate.html
So it seems like it is possible to use generator inside a room if I wanted too in small amounts without hurting the plants. I think I will just hang this thing in the hallway and have my intakes suck the treated air from the hallway into the rooms once in a while when I exchange the air.
Ozone: The Ultimate Decontaminate
By Richard Lee
Ozone’s natural properties make it an intense, thorough and non-chemical way to destroy odor, mold, mildew, bacteria, algae, yeast, fungus, pollen and hydrocarbons within the hydroponics environment. At ambient temperatures, ozone is the only substance that can be used as a complete sterilizing agent and substitute for extreme heat. Microbial pathogens, toxic to people, are unaffected after intense heat sterilization because they adhere firmly to effected areas and can only be removed by exposure to high temperatures for prolonged periods of time. Ozone, with its exclusive ability to completely weaken and destroy these pathogens has the obvious advantage over other sterilization processes. An ozone level of .01ppm to .04ppm will completely decontaminate a Bioclean room which is the optimal sterile environment for the culturing of orchids.
Microorganisms can never become resistant to ozone and no residue is ever left on plants or surfaces.
For hydroponics applications it is important to remember that ozone is first and foremost a powerful, and in higher doses, an aggressive oxidizer. It must always be monitored and checked for optimum usage results. However, the use of ozone to remove odors, bacteria, yeast and other unwanted microorganisms is highly effective and environmentally friendly when done properly.
With both of these ozone generating processes, the ozone is injected into an air stream or waterway where it proceeds to disperse and attach itself to pollutants and contaminants, thus destroying them upon decomposition. In combination with ozone generating units, fans with a lower cubic feet per minute (CFMs) can be used and duct models use smaller fans than other filter media.
In making a decision about which system is best for your purposes, consider not only the square footage of the targeted area but its general contents and surface area as well. Calculate how much ozone will be required for the desired outcome and consult with and experienced and knowledgeable manufacturer. Also look for cost efficiency and reliability factors when choosing the system that is right for you. Ozone generating units are light weight and can be easily shipped. Also, any reputable ozone generator manufacturer will provide an ozone detector to ensure safe levels of O3 are present.
In hydroponics applications, ozone is in a class by itself in comparison to other air filtration, grow-room sanitizing or crop preservation methods. Ethylene filters used mostly for produce storage, are made to absorb ethylene gas within a confined area and need to be replaced monthly which can be costly. Ionization machines which place a negative charge on air particles causing them to gravitate toward floors and surfaces within a room only move the contaminants around. Carbon filters clean the air that passes through them and unlike ozone, cannot destroy large amounts of iron, manganese, nitrates or chlorides.
In comparison to other air filtering procedures, ozone is unequaled in its ability to completely destroy the source of unwanted contaminants and odors. Ozone oxidizes natural organic compounds like acetic and oxalic acids, herbicides, detergents and pesticides. Unlike carbon filters ozone can oxidize inorganic elements such as sulfides, iron and manganese and nitrates in water. Ozone is also used to slow the ripening of fruits and vegetables by eliminating ethylene gas and odors that are produced by decay. It also kills spiders and mites as it attacks cell walls and inner components of organisms, breaking down membranes with its oxidizing procedure and destroying them. It can also be used to clean used carbon filters.
It is interesting to note that the high humidity content in a grow-room or green house, makes the ozone oxidizing affect that much more efficient. In areas with over 50% humidity, ozone is at its most effective state as the targeted surfaces and microorganisms become more porous therefore easier to penetrate when they are moist. With ozone, humidity speeds the destruction of the fungi, viruses and bacteria that cause odor. In addition to all of its other benefits to the hydroponics industry, ozone is the ultimate odor and pathogen removal treatment for high humidity environments.
Researched and written by Richard Lee
References: UC Davis, Vegetable Research and Information Centre, Ozone/Oxygen: Article prepared by Martin A. Majchrowicz, “Ozone” by M. Horvath, L. Bilitzky, and J. Huttner, “The Use of Ozone in the Cold Storage of Fruit” by J. Kuprianof, Z. Kaltertchnik, “Removal of Ethylene from Storage Atmospheres” by J.W. Colbert, “Bactericidal Radiation” by A.W. Ewell, “Ozone, Pharmaceutical Sterilant of the Future” by Bill Burley, “The Health Implications of Water Treatment with Ozone” by Carmichael, “Ozone, The Process Water Sterilant” by Nebel C and Nebel T., “Ozone Decontamination of Bioclean Rooms” by T. Masaoka, “Application of Ozone from Sterilamp in Control of Mold, Bacteria, and Odors” by Rudolph Nagy, “The Control of Microorganisms in Food Storage Rooms” by W.L. Mallmann and E.S. Churchill.
