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Swordfish is a whole home air purification system
Air purifying technology - clean healthy, indoor air
Kills viruses, moulds, bacteria, dust mites with UVC light
Easily installs in 15 minutes and plugs into 120 Volt outlet
Alleviates allergy symptoms
Mounted on the duct of your forced air furnace, Swordfish sterilizes indoor air by exposing the passing micro organisms to UVC and killing/deactivating them
Dimensions: 16½ x 5½ x 4½" (42 x 14 x 11 cm)
Power head has a lifetime manufacturer's warranty

Canadian Tire Warranty:

This product carries a 1 year exchange warranty redeemable at any Canadian Tire store.

NoSwordfishÂ® UVC Whole Home Air Purification System

Overall Rating

4.1 out of 5

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4.2 out of 5

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4.6 out of 5

Performance

4.1 out of 5

17 Swordfish is a whole home air purification system. Air purifying technology - clean healthy, indoor air. Kills viruses, moulds, bacteria, dust mites with UVC light. Easily installs in 15 minutes and plugs into 120 Volt outlet

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5 out of 5

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5 out of 5

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5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

nacc

Location:Â Tecumseh Ont

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Best Purchase Ever

Date:September 27, 2011

"Purchased the Swordfish UV light more than 3 years ago..Amazing product since I installed it the Family had no colds or flu..
Variable speed Furnace fan is set to "on"at all times also I keep the UV swordlight always on which I think prolongs the life of the bulb. I just replaced once in over 3 years.When changing the bulb really important not to touch the bulb with bare hands use a cloth or gloves."

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6out of 9found this review helpful.

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1 out of 5

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1 out of 5

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5 out of 5

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1 out of 5

Gonzolis

Location:Â Bowmanville, On.

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Problems.

Date:April 21, 2011

"I purchased two units, and have a similiar problem that I see mentioned by another reviewer. Bulbs lasted about 6 mths. And, now that I try replacements bulbs, they don't work. So, now I think it must be that the units themselves perhaps blew, taking out the bulbs with them in the process. I'm currently in the process of contacting the compant to see if they will assist.
This is too bad, as I believe the units are effective when they work. I was healthier this last winter as compared to the previous two winters where I was battling nasty bouts of bronchitis. I was willing to try this out to be healthier, but not sure what to do with the swordfish now. These bulbs aren't cheap !"

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10out of 12found this review helpful.

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1 out of 5

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1 out of 5

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3 out of 5

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1 out of 5

daddy501

Location:Â Edmonton, AB

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Unit failed within two months.

Date:February 21, 2011

"I bought this system within the last two months, it burned out the light within two months, where the UV light should last a year.

After buying replacement bulbs the unit burned out these lights within 5 minutes of being turned on.

Canadian tire did not refund or offer a replacement for either the faulty unit or the replacement lamps.

Allanson, the company producing it has not provided any response for support.

While it worked, it was great, however it does not last long."

+16points

17out of 18found this review helpful.

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2 out of 5

daycarelady1

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Lasts less than a year

Date:November 30, 2010

"I purchased this unit less than a year ago. For the first 9 months or so, the unit worked well in our home (I have had this unit in 2 other homes with the SAME outcome) until it was time to change the bulb for the first time. Once this was done, each bulb within the first 5 minutes makes the unit flash to "replace bulb" again. According to the manufacturer, it is the unit now that is the problem and want me to send it back for testing... leaving the hole in my furnace that I am responsible for closing up until they "get around" to testing my unit and sending something back in its place."

+7points

11out of 15found this review helpful.

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5 out of 5

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4 out of 5

Features

5 out of 5

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4 out of 5

mammac

Location:Â Scarborough, ON

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Works and I'm glad I got it

Date:October 15, 2010

"I have allergies and asthma, as does my son. Every fall, just as school starts, he'll get sick because of the air at school and mix of germs he picks up at school.

This is one of the best investments in my family's home air quality. I had a room Swordfish unit, when we lived in a condo. Having moved to a house with a furnace, it was on my list of things to do as a first measure of importance. The unit installed easily even for a non-technical person like myself. Instructions would be great if they had more pictogram style of instructions since I am much more of a visual learner, but I got the hang of it and installed it with minimal fuss. Just a reminder though, that as you drill into the metal, that the friction heats up the metal on the furnace...I burned my finger due to my own cluelessness.

My son slept with no more noticeable congestion than he has in a long time. I know that this works. His need to use the puffers have decreased. That's a measurable difference. I hope more people realize how this can make a difference combined with a good filter!"

+4points

7out of 10found this review helpful.

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5 out of 5

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5 out of 5

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5 out of 5

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5 out of 5

dialpat11

Location:Â Brooklin, Ont

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Very easy to install

Date:January 24, 2010

"Found it very easy to install the unit itself. The most involved part was adding another electrical outlet near the furnace. Our existing outlet at the furnace already had the humidifier and water heater vent motor plugged in.

The unit itself seems to work, had it installed for a month now - January cold season - and my kids are not coming down with anything. Not sure if its the placebo effect that some of the other reviewers mentioned. I guess after a year we'll have a better idea of how it is working"

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7out of 8found this review helpful.

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5 out of 5

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5 out of 5

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5 out of 5

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5 out of 5

samson22122

Location:Â Newmarket, ON

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Very easy to install, works well

Date:December 30, 2009

"I have very bad allergies so installed this with high grade air filter to assist. This is only part of air cleaning regime, by itself it cannot work miracles. Very easy to install for DIY. Installed in late 2006 and replaced bulb in early 2009, Not bad. light on device comes on when bulb needs to be replaced. I check twice a year when the furnace airfilter is replaced."

+1point

6out of 11found this review helpful.

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5 out of 5

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5 out of 5

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5 out of 5

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5 out of 5

Dragon

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awesome product

Date:December 29, 2009

"bought and installed,easy job. so far none of my family catch a cold (usually my little one will catch a cold at this time of year) ."

+1point

3out of 5found this review helpful.

Overall Rating

5 out of 5

rjay1

Location:Â Ontario

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Easy Install, Silent & Effective

Date:November 1, 2009

"I just installed the Swordfish about a month ago and it was so easy. It took me longer to gather the tools together I needed than to install the product (and it comes with a 2" hole saw bit to drill into the ductwork!).

I have terrible allergies/reactions to dust & particulates in the air, & I can tell you that since I've installed this unit I simply don't sneeze inside anymore. I'd recommend that you also have a good quality portable or inline humidifier, as well as a good quality electrostatic furnace filter (I have the WEB washable electrostatic).
I'd also recommend you plug it into a surge protector as you would with any of your home electronics/computer equipment.

It's nice to know that with all the recent serious concerns with such things as airborne mould spores, and especially H1N1, that there is something working for me in the house to improve the quality of air I'm breathing.

Very Happy!"

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4out of 8found this review helpful.

Overall Rating

3 out of 5

Quality

3 out of 5

Features

4 out of 5

Performance

2 out of 5

Britcan

Location:Â Calgary

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Swordfish UV unit

Date:October 13, 2009

"I purchased and installed two of these units about 9 months ago.

The power head on the first one packed up about a month ago and was replaced by Canadian Tire, and the power head on the second one packed up this week, so that'll be going back for replacement, too. Not a very good failure rate - 2:2.

Other than that, the units seem fine for their purpose and role."

+3points

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Does this product get installed before or after the humidifier on the cold air ducting?. How close to the humidifier can you install it?

CTbuyer2

11 months ago

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It doesn't really matter if you install it before or after your humidifier....it runs completely independant of it. The only thing you need to be aware of as far as distance is if there are plastic parts. Most humidifiers are metal, so it should not matter how close it is. If you want to be 100%, install it further back in your system.

Anonymous

2 months, 4 weeks ago

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what if I don't have a furnace? can I still use thkis somehow?

creamyrachel

Â -Â kitchener ONT

1 year ago

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No. It is just for installation in your ductwork. Swordfish has created a room unit though that can be used for anyone that does not have forced air heating or is in an apartment/condo or for a room of a person with allergies or breathing issues. You should be able to order the unit from your local CTC store! UVA1800RM It is about 149.99 i believe!

Anonymous

2 months, 4 weeks ago

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No. You cannot look at the light directly, it must be inserted into an enclosed area.

daddy501

Â -Â Edmonton, AB

11 months ago

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you should be able to use the unit in a venmar system

Anonymous

11 months ago

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Will it burn the furnace filter if installed 1 foot away from the furnace filter(Garrison Merv 8)?

neng

2 years, 3 months ago

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If you use a plastic furnace filter, you will want to install it in the ducting preferably not within direct "sight" of the filter. The UV can cause the plastic or paper to break down prematurely. If you are not able to install it further away, cover the plastice frame with ducting tape(the silver/metal tape). That will prevent this issue in a life-time filter.

Anonymous

2 months, 4 weeks ago

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Shouldn't burn the furnace as the light is a uv light, not a hot burning light.

mammac

Â -Â Scarborough, ON

1 year, 3 months ago

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It is recommended you install the unit at least 3 feet away from the furnace filter, either in the return air duct or above the air conditioning coil.

Anonymous

Â -Â Ontario

2 years, 3 months ago

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What's the coverage on this?

Dave13664

2 years, 8 months ago

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It will cover houses/buildings up to 3500 square feet. If you need more coverage, there is alarger uit available as well.

Anonymous

2 months, 4 weeks ago

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The box says it covers up to 3500 hundred square feet...I don't know if this is true, but if your house is bigger you can probably install 2 or contact the manufacturer for assistance.

mammac

Â -Â Scarborough, ON

1 year, 3 months ago

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3500 sqare feet for a 36 watts bulb

Anonymous

2 years, 3 months ago

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can swordfish kill odor ???

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my sister is in a wheelchair and has cats but there is odor in the air..can swordfich help with this problem???

sidekickstubby

Â -Â ottawa.ca

3 years, 8 months ago

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It won't eliminate the odour, but it will kill all the bacteria and other nasty things that cause the smell.

Anonymous

2 months, 4 weeks ago

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Depending on the type of air filter you are using swordfish can help. Its pet dander that causes odour as well as regular litter box cleaning....change filter to premium type it works good for pets. I have also had my ductwork cleaned out and this also helps. Can also help to run furnace fan steady.

pyner

Â -Â Essex, ontario

3 years, 3 months ago

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Product #64-3123-8

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