Hopewell Pro Diffuser - the best of the best and compact - micro mist, cold-air diffuser with Variable Output and Timer built in. It uses a virtually unbreakable atomizer that screws onto your 15 mL essential oil bottle. 5-year warranty for manufacturing defects (must send in registration card within a month of purchase).
Hopewell Pro with Variable Output and Timer built in. Made in the USA - 5 year manufacturing defect warranty If the motor is damaged due to misuse, the manufacturer will typically be able to repair/replace the motor for about $40. The Hopewell Pro is a break through in cool diffusion technology, which produces a micro-fine vapor, preserving the natural essence of essential oils without heat or water. Features
The Pro uses a virtually unbreakable atomizer that screws onto your 15 mL essential oil bottle to diffuse 100% undiluted essential oil. Using a typical essential oil bottle eliminates the fragile nature of other nebulizing diffusers without sacrificing quality and effectiveness. The Hopewell Pro is a very compact model, and the atomizer is secured directly on the motor. WARNING: Always keep the Hopewell Pro in an upright position when oil bottles are attached. The air pump can be damaged if the unit is tipped over, as this may allow essential oil to enter the air pump, causing damage. Remove the atomizer when transporting the unit or changing oils. If concerned about this possibility, please consider getting the Whisper model, where the atomizer is separated from the motor by tubing, which prevents this from occuring.
The Hopewell Pro diffuser has variable controls for time on/off and volume of output. The Whisper, Pro and Breeze model diffusers use a cold-air jet pump to force essential oil molecules through an atomizer and into a micro-fine vapor, yet the chemical composition of the oils is retained. The vapor reaches up to a 1000 square foot area and stays suspended, for up to two hours.
It does not harm the pump to run continuously, even if you run out of oil. Like a pump for a fish tank, these pumps are designed to run for years.
Usage rates have several variables to consider. Each diffuser pump has a range of pressure that is allowed when they are built and tested. The higher the pressure, the faster the oil will diffuse. The lower the pressure, the slower the diffusion.
The usage rates with the Pro are as follows; Usage rates when the bottle is full ranges from .81ml - 1ml per hour on the highest end of usage that we can calculate. The settings for the test were: 1) Run time on the highest setting, 2) Rest time off, and 3) Full output. When the bottle reaches the halfway point, the diffusion rate goes down to .7ml per hour.
A fun thing to know about our atomizing diffusers is that you don't need to run it a lot in order to receive therapeutic value from the oils. For every 15 minutes that you diffuse, the oil will stay suspended in the air for about 75 minutes. So the essential oils will be around for a while after you shut it off.
Mold Remediation Running the unit on HIGH continuously the Pro diffuses approximately 20-24 ml within a 24 hour time frame. The Whisper should be similar.
Other than simply inhaling the oils, the easiest and simplest way of putting essential oils into the air for inhalation is to use an aromatic diffuser. A cold-air diffuser uses room-temperature air to mist the oil up through a nebulizer/atomizer. This creates a micro-fine mist that is dispersed into the air. The oils will then remain suspended for several hours to freshen and improve the quality of the air. The antiviral, antibacterial and antiseptic properties of essential oils may help reduce bacteria, fungus and mold. Essential oils, when diffused, have been found to reduce the amount of airborne chemicals. Many essential oils, such as Lemongrass, Lemon and our blends of Purify, Citrus Blessing, Immune Support and Plague Defense are highly antibacterial and may effectively eliminate airborne germs and bacteria. If the goal is to get the essential oil into the bloodstream, inhalation is the most efficient way to deliver essential oils to the whole internal system of the body as they cross into the bloodstream through the lungs. The internal lining of the respiratory system is a mucous membrane, which is thinner than our external layers of skin, so inhaling essential oil has much quicker access than topical application. This rapid absorption into the bloodstream has a direct effect on infection and congestion within the respiratory system and on the central nervous system. Also, inhaled oils interact with cells at the back of the nose and can stimulate a change in the areas of the brain that control nausea and vomiting as well as sleep and mood. Inhalation is the safest method of essential oil use (although those with asthma or severe allergy sensitivities may have issues to consider).
Unlike candles or aroma lamps, cold-air diffusers disperse oils without heating or burning, which can render the oil therapeutically less beneficial and possibly create toxic compounds. Burned oils may become carcinogenic. Cool, micro-mist (atomization) is considered the best way to provide both aroma and therapeutic and/or value with essential oils. It does not alter the chemical composition of the oils, while it breaks down the molecules and produces a particle size small enough for the lungs and body to absorb rapidly.
Cinnamon bark, Oregano, and the oils found in our Plague Defense blend were all tested by Weber State University and shown to kill 100% of the airborne bacteria present when diffused into the atmosphere. Diffusing may help eliminate allergy symptoms, and Tisserand writes that "there is no documented evidence of inhaled allergy to any authentic essential oil, the only existing evidence relates to fragrances."
Cleaning Instructions Hopewell Diffuser atomizers have been carefully engineered for easy cleaning and operating simplicity. We believe that they are perhaps the most "easy to clean" system on the market. We personally try to run Lemon essential oil through the diffuser weekly to keep it clean. Lemon acts like a solvent to remove sticky build up. Another good option is a food-grade, 190-proof alcohol such as Everclear. Avoid We avoid diffusing thick essential oils such as Sandalwood, Myrrh, Patchouli and Vetiver, as they are thicker and may clog your atomizer. If you need to diffuse a thicker oil, try diluting it with a thinner oil such as Lemon. **Do NOT diffuse an oil with a carrier oil in it.** Very important: Diffuse only quality oils, some fragrance oils have been diluted with a carrier oil. Our diffusers are designed for 100% essential oils. Carrier oils are too thick and may clog the atomizers. Some pure essential oils are thick and resinous by nature, so running a thin oil such as Lemon, or mixing a thinner oil with the thicker oils will help keep the atomizers from getting clogged. If your diffuser gets clogged or begins to run sluggishly, then a quick clean should fix the problem. How to clean: If the unit is not completely clogged, you can add 190-proof alcohol (Everclear) to an empty essential oil bottle and diffuse in an empty room to avoid breathing alcohol. If the unit is too clogged to push the air through, then a deep clean will be required. 1. Remove the atomizer attachment from its base. The oil clogs develop in the attachment piece. 2. Once the attachment has been removed, remove the essential oil bottle, but do not remove the "straw" from the device. 3. Immerse the atomizer attachment in alcohol. A mason jar works great, you can use rubbing alcohol, vodka or Everclear. Let the atomizer attachment remain completely immersed in alcohol for some time depending on the thickness of the oil buildup or resin. Ten minutes may be enough, but overnight may be better. This should clean the oil resin buildup and will not harm the diffuser. 4. Rinse in warm water and let dry. 5. Once dry, reconnect it to the essential oil bottle and diffuse. Be sure it's completely dry. You don't want water in your essential oils. You may want to diffuse some Everclear for a few mintues to be sure it is completely unclogged.
