Guest guest Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 Hi Everyone, Just wondering if anyone can tell me about catalytic diffusers and if they actually use essential oils and what else? We get inquiries fairly often asking about them, a common brand is a Lampe Burger. I can't seem to find any information as to what the fuel is that supposedly is 'cleaning the air'? This is what is puzzling to me. If it is burning a petroleum product - although there is no flame - there is heat being produced - so something is still burning - How can it be 'cleaning' the air? Why use something hot that is 'burning without a flame' to 'clean' the air? Won't diffusing with a fan diffuser or atomizer and using plain essential oils help to clean the air just fine, if not better? We have folks that want recipes to make the 'oil blend' using essential oils and of course - we haven't a clue where to look. From what I understand, it, the Lampe Burger style diffuser was used in the 1800's in hospitals and infirmaries to 'clean' the air of nasty odors. And most likely were used into the early 1900's too, but I'm sure that even the heat from the Catalytic burner could cause a fire or two or even burns, and so were discontinued as unsafe to use. Any information - if anyone can provide anything it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance, Penny Your One Stop Aromatherapy Shop! Birch Hill Happenings Aromatherapy LLC 100% Pure Essential oils and Supplies http://birchhillhappenings.com/aroma1.htm 12 years and still growing!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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