Building Owners Should Consider UV Air Purification

Building owners have a responsibility to tenants, employees and the public to provide a safe building, this should include an environment free from harmful airborne bacteria. Commercial property owners that operate living dwellings such as apartments or owners of nursing homes and hospitals especially should be concerned with the air quality of their property. Air treatment systems provide valuable health benefits to patients with compromised immune systems, providing clean air which is free from airborne contaminants and germs. 

UV air purification systems are proven to effectively eradicate bacteria, viruses, even mold and mildew from the air to provide a higher quality of air for healthier patients and visitors at hospitals and the public in general. UV air treatment systems may be used in HVAC systems to provide instant sterilization of air flowing through the ventilation systems. In duct air purification systems provide a system which delivers clean air and is easy to maintain. 

UVC Air Purification Provide Clean Air with No Harmful Byproducts

UVC air purification systems provide clean air by instantly eradicating all viruses, bacteria and harmful airborne contaminants within seconds of exposure. UV light emissions are measured in wavelengths as nanometers (nm), with UVC light in the range of 254 nm to be proven the most effective at instant eradication of harmful cells. UVC germicidal lamps even destroy harmful cells which are naked to the human eye, destroying the DNA of the cells and rendering them harmless and unable to replicate. 

LightSources Offers Proven UVC Air Purification Systems

LightSources is known as an authority on UV light technology, offering proven UVC germicidal solutions for a wide range of applications. The experienced lamp designers and engineers at LightSources offer in-depth expertise on UV radiation with custom designed UV solutions available. UVC germicidal lamps are available for HVAC systems and air purification systems which require long lasting germicidal effectiveness.

LightSources and our affiliated companies represent the leading high-tech lamp designers and manufacturers in the industry today. You can find our products in many industries and applications worldwide, providing effective and cost-efficient lamp solutions. Contact us today to speak with an engineer about our UVC lamp products and custom solutions available.

Improve Tanning Results with High Performance Tanning Lamps

Customer seeking to elevate their mood during the cold winter months flock to tanning salons for some bright light and sun kissed skin color. Tanning salons who provide the greatest tanning effects, options for varying skin types and long lasting pigmentation will please customers with repeat business. For the highest in quality tanning lamps which provide long lasting effects with various lamp styles for different skin tones, check out the tanning lamp product line from The LightSources Group. 

The LightSources Group offers vast experience with developing superior tanning lamp solutions, pioneering lamps with varying strengths from 2.6 UVB – 9.5 UVB. LightSources partners with tanning salon owners to provide customized lamps which deliver fluctuations in UV exposure for differing skin tones and preferences with tanning. LightSources offers proven tanning lamp solutions which include: 

Multitone™ - this cutting edge technology delivers a natural and even tan from head to toe without the need for the high-pressure facial lamps. 

Peak2 Technology® - this proprietary tanning technology delivers both UVA and UVB wavelengths which are perfectly balanced in one phosphor blend, providing maximum pigmentation effects from dual spectral peaks. 

SolGlass® - developed from significant research, this proven tanning technology combines a special phosphor blend with high-tech lamp engineering providing a quicker tan that lasts longer. The narrow UVA band provides quick pigmentation with a short wave UVB emission holding pigmentation for longer lasting tanning effects. 

A-Power™ - tanning technology which provides high-pressure tanning results with a low-pressure lamp, combines UVA and UVB emissions peaking at the perfect wavelength to provide a tan that lasts.

The LightSources Group is recognized for providing high quality, high performance lamps across a multitude of lighting applications including tanning lamps, UVC germicidal lamp solutions, lighted signs, fluorescent solutions, phototherapy lamps and much more. We offer customized lamp solutions from experienced lamp designers and engineers with in-depth expertise in UV technology. 

LightSources and our valued partner companies are recognized as the leading designers and manufacturers in the lamp industry today. We provide high performing lamps with long lasting operation for a multitude of OEM oriented solutions. Contact us today to learn more about or broad range of specialty tanning lamps.

UV Treatment Offers Relief to Acne Symptoms

Acne affects a wide percentage of the population, with the U.S. National Institute for Heath Dermatology reporting that acne affects more than 85% of the population’s adolescents. People that suffer with acne into adulthood may face severe cases that leaves scarring. Ultraviolet (UV) light phototherapy is proven to provide relief to many people afflicted with some form of acne vulgaris. 

Patients typically begin with conventional treatments for acne which include retinoid creams and antibiotics which could affect some patients with side effects. UV light therapy provides an acne treatment methods with no harmful side effects. 

LightSources Offers Quality UV Acne Lamps

The LightSources Group is an industry leading manufacturer of high quality UV lamps used across a wide range of commercial and industrial uses. Consisting of the leading high-tech lamp designers and engineers available, LightSources delivers long lasting, high performance with advanced, proprietary technology and first to market lamp solutions. Our phototherapy lamp product line includes UV phototherapy lamps which treat acne, psoriasis, eczema, vitiligo depression and other health issues which respond to UV therapy. 

Phototherapy for acne is proven to provide successful relief with a combination of blue and red-light UV therapy with no irritating side effects. UV light is measured in wavelengths referred to as nanometers (nm), with blue light emitted at 415 nm producing an antibacterial benefit which helps to prevent further outbreaks. Red light in the range of 600 – 700 nm is highly affecting with promoting healing by soothing inflammation.

LightSources includes LightTech in Europe which boasts a modern glass factory with vast resources and a skilled design engineering team with in-depth knowledge of UV radiation. We are the leading manufacturer of UVC germicidal lamps used across a wide range of surface, water and air treatment systems. When purchasing UV phototherapy lamps, be sure they meet the specific needs of your condition as prescribed by your physician. 

LightSources offers high quality UV phototherapy lamps which are proven to improve the symptoms of many health conditions. We offer vast resources with in-depth knowledge to deliver the most effective and cost efficient UV lamp solution. Contact us today to speak with an engineer about our phototherapy lamp solutions.

UV Radiation Delivers Powerful Germ Killing Disinfection

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation delivers powerful germ killing disinfection in many surface, air and water purification applications worldwide. UV technology is proven to instantly and effectively kill germs, viruses, bacteria and harmful contaminants immediately upon exposure. UV radiation is used in a multitude of germ killing applications including many water sterilization functions such as:

• Municipalities drinking water

• Shipping industry

• Aquaculture

• Waste water treatment

Sterilization of Drinking Water in Municipalities

Municipalities treat drinking water with UV sterilization systems to effectively eradicate parasites and bacteria which cause illness. UV water treatment systems ensure that water is safe for human consumption by eliminating harmful contaminants without hazardous chemical byproducts. 

UV Water Treatment for the Shipping Industry

UV water treatment is becoming increasingly popular with the most recent Ballast Water Treatment Convention, which requires all vessels sailing in international waters to have an approved ballast water treatment system on board. UV technology is proven to be an effective method of sterilizing harmful ballast water, which is recognized as one of the largest threats to the sustainability of the world’s oceans. Shipping companies that utilize UV ballast water treatment methods will be compliant to new regulations while contributing to a safer environment, with effective and cost-efficient sterilization solutions. 

UV Treatment for Aqua Culture

UV treatment of water for aqua culture purposes provides a safe and effective way to sterilize water for improved health and well being of marine life. UV aqua culture treatment systems promote successful fish reserves, hatcheries for healthy fish and marine life. 

Wastewater Treatment 

UV water purification is useful in wastewater and water reclamation applications to provide safe water for human use in rural areas, cities, villages, towns and farms. UV water sterilization is proven highly effective and safe with no chemical residue. 

UV sterilization is proven to be safe and effective in these and many other water purification applications worldwide, providing effective and efficient germ killing power. UV radiation provides safe and effective sterilization combined with cost saving efficiencies, as high performance UVC germicidal lamps require minimal maintenance and last for years before requiring replacement. 

LightSources and our valued partners consist of the leading high-tech lamp designers and manufactures available today. We provide effective and efficient lamp and lighting solutions with powerful UV radiation in long lasting, high performance lamps. Contact us today to learn more about our UVC germicidal solutions for effective sterilization with air, water and surface treatment systems.

Specialty Fluorescent Lighting Outperforms All Other Products

LCD Lighting is recognized as a leading provider in high performance miniature fluorescent lighting used in many critical and demanding applications. LCDL brings a high level of expertise to The LightSources Group, with experienced engineers committed to continual improvement and delivering first to market lamp and lighting solutions. You can find fluorescent solutions from LCDL across the globe in many applications including:

• Electronic and computer backlighting

• Automotive interior lighting 

• Aerospace and avionic display including the NASA space shuttle 

• Advertising displays and signs

• Fluorescent lamps used in businesses, warehouses and architectural design

LCDL Delivers Proven Proprietary Lighting Technology

LCDL shares a commitment to quality with LightSources, conducting continual research and development to deliver innovative lighting technology. In-depth expertise combined with painstaking research has led to the development of several patented lighting solutions which deliver longer lasting high-performance with significant cost reduction to companies worldwide. Proprietary products which are proven to outperform comparable lamp technologies include:

• Ultra-Bright™

• Long-Life™

• Robo-Bend

• High CRI (color rendering index)

Ultra-Bright™

Ultra-Bright lamp technology delivers double the lumens / watts (efficacy) with improved manufacturing processes and advanced materials providing long lasting, uniform lighting. 

Long-Life™

LCDL has improved many lighting applications with longer lasting, Long-Life performance set apart from all other fluorescent lamps. Long-Life lamps are proven to deliver longer operating life over comparable T5 and T8 lamps with up to 60,000 of high performance, which equates to 6.85 years of performance. This significantly cuts down on maintenance and bulb replacement costs, especially when installed in difficult to reach places or outdoor signs. 

Robo-Bend

This advanced technology allows for unique bending during manufacturing which allows one single 8mm or 9mm serpentine hot or cold cathode lamp to replace multiple lamps in backlighting systems. This significantly reduces power loss and can provide up to double the power savings. 

High CRI (Color Rendering Index)

Innovation in lamp technology has produced proprietary methods of achieving more natural colors and rare earth tri-phosphors than any other lamp manufacturer.

LCDL and The LightSources Group represent the leading, high-tech lamp designers in the world. We offer cutting edge technology which delivers longer lasting performance with significant cost savings. Contact us today to learn more about our innovative solutions for fluorescent lighting.

Customized Lampholders and Wiring Devices

Customizing lampholder components and wiring devices with high quality components provides long lasting benefits to companies both large and small. Lighting and energy costs are a significant expense for any business, with cost-efficient energy solutions a concern for all business owners. Utilizing quality, customized lamp components in all lighting applications provides longer lasting performance with cost saving benefits. 

Quality lighting products improve brand awareness, market share and revenue. OEMs who rely on lamp components as part of their supply base want quality products which are customizable and easily retrofitted. The Kulka brand is known for high performance, reliable and long lasting lamp components, including:

• Recessed Double Contact (RDC) lampholders

• Miniature Bi-pin, Medium Bi-Pin Lampholders

• Slim Line Lampholders

• Various accessories and miscellaneous components

LightSources and Voltarc Offer Kulka Lamp Components

Voltarc is a valued partner of LightSources, bringing valuable expertise with quality lamp design and products including the Kulka product line. Voltarc shares the same commitment to quality and delivering first to market high-quality lamp components through innovation and continual improvement. This dedication to quality results in lamp bases and mating sockets which are proven to provide longer lasting high performance with cost savings over comparable brand names. 

The TriLight Max™ series by Voltarc is designed with LongLife™ cup-cathode technology for high performance T8 through T12 fluorescent lamps and are compatible with the Kulka line of lampholders. TriLight Max includes recessed double contact end caps for simple retrofitting with the lampholders by Kulka. Voltarc offers exceptional customer service, assisting with application analysis and design of current or new product developments. 

The LightSources Group is recognized for delivering the latest in technologically advanced lamp components used across a broad range of applications worldwide. Our lamps can be found in many applications including:

• UV germicidal solutions for surface, water and air sterilization

• All lighting solutions including fluorescent lamps and signs

• Automotive lighting products

• Aerospace lighting products

• Electronics

• Phototherapy lamp solutions

Our vast resources combined with specialized, exceptional customer service allow us to provide higher quality lamp products with quick turn around time, customized to your application. Our proprietary technology and patented products are proven to provide long lasting, higher performance over comparable lamps. Lighting solutions by LightSources are proven to deliver improved performance combined with lower costs. 

LightSources and our valued partners, Cerlux, LCD Lighting, Voltarc and our European partner, LightTech, are recognized as the leading manufacturer of high quality lamps and components. We offer high quality, patented lighting solutions with customized lamp design and manufacturing available. Contact us today to speak with an engineer and learn more about our wide product selection with custom lamp options.

In-Duct Air Purification with UVC HVAC Systems

Incorporating Ultraviolet (UV) technology with HVAC systems provides many benefits by delivering clean and sterile air free from harmful contaminants. In duct UV HVAC systems promote health and wellness by sterilizing the air and instantly eradicating harmful viruses, bacteria and airborne germs preventing the spread of disease from airborne microorganisms. UV air purification systems can be incorporated into newly renovated or existing HVAC systems for clean and healthy air in residential and commercial settings. 

UV air purification is used worldwide to eliminate bacteria, viruses, dust mites, mold spores, mildew and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from the air. UV light purification includes ozone producing or non-ozone emitting UV germicidal lamps. UVC air purification lamps which emit ozone also eliminate odors in the air to prevent and remove stale or foul odors and delivering a clean and fresh scent free from contamination. 

UVC HVAC systems are widely used in commercial settings where people are expected to be safe from contamination and especially in buildings where people may be suffering from an immune deficiency or other illnesses. Hospitals, medical facilities, doctor’s offices and nursing homes especially benefit from providing clean air to their patients and visitors to help prevent the spread of disease and keep their patients as healthy as possible. 

UV air purification is proven to be completely safe with no harmful byproducts. UV air sterilization helps industrial operations to keep clean air especially in applications such as plastics and rubber manufacturing. UV HVAC systems also help these industrial companies to meet strict air quality guidelines with an effective system which requires little to no maintenance. 

LightSources Offers UVC Germicidal Lamps for HVAC Systems

The LightSources Group is a leading authority on UV germicidal applications including sterilization of surfaces, water and air. Our lamps are found worldwide in many germicidal applications where critical application rely upon clean and safe air quality. Our engineers understand the technology behind powerful UV radiation, offering custom designed germicidal solutions which fit your specifications and your budget. 

LightSources and LightTech in Europe are recognized as global leaders in the UV germicidal light industry. We partner with OEMs large and small to design, engineer and manufacture proprietary lighting solutions with custom specifications. Contact us today to learn more about our high quality, cost efficient UVC germicidal lamps used in high performance air purification systems.

Effectively Treat Psoriasis with UV Phototherapy Lamps

Psoriasis is a troubling skin condition where people suffer from mild, moderate to severe symptoms which include patches if itchy, red skin and dry, hardened lesions raised on the skin. Many people try conventional treatments which include medication and topical ointments that provide relief to some patients with mild to moderate symptoms but may not be as effective for the more severe cases. 

UV light phototherapy is proven to be highly effective at treating and controlling symptoms of psoriasis, providing some relief to people suffering with this troubling skin condition. Phototherapy lamps deliver Ultraviolet (UV) radiation at the optimum wavelength determined for therapy in both UVA and UVB wavelengths. 

UV lamp phototherapy should be prescribed only by a physician with the right type of light therapy lamp. Not all UV lamps are created equal and only a UV light therapy lamp designed to treat psoriasis will be effective. Other types of lamps especially tanning beds may actually worsen symptoms. 

UV Light Therapy Lamp for Psoriasis

UV light therapy lamps which effectively treat psoriasis may include both broad band and narrow band UV wavelengths. The UVB narrow band lamps deliver a smaller range of UV exposure with either type of lamp imitating the sun’s natural healing efforts. Both UVA and UVB technology may be combined for effective treatment, depending on your condition and your doctor’s orders. 

When UVA light therapy lamps are used, a medication called psoralen is also used to enhance the effectiveness of the UVA exposure, which is why this treatment is commonly referred to as PUVA. This is proven to be effective at slowing down the growth of excessive skin cells to provide relief from the raised, scaly patches of skin. In any light therapy treatment, consistency is key to receiving the desired results. Some patients see relief in as little as a few weeks, while some others may take months to notice improvement. 

UV therapy is also successful by killing bacteria in the skin which helps to clear skin for many patients. Phototherapy is proven to be effective at treating acne for this reason, and many other skin conditions including vitiligo and eczema. Light therapy is also proven treatment for different types of depression, not only seasonal affective disorder (SAD). 

The LightSources Group is comprised of the leading high-tech lamp designers available today offering innovative lighting solutions with high performance UV lamp products. We provide customized solutions with ongoing customer support. Contact us today to speak with an engineer about our full line of phototherapy lamps and UV germicidal solutions.

UV Lamps Provide Instant Polymer Curing

Ultraviolet (UV) lamps are proven highly effective at instantly curing a wide variety of polymers in a multitude of industrial applications. Polymers which respond to UV curing lamps include various inks, lacquers, varnishes, epoxies, polyurethane, silicone and coatings. These coatings are applied to various parts and products such as in printing applications and manufacturing processes which include printing on parts or sealing an outer coating on various parts and products. 

The UV lamp is a catalyst for a photochemical reaction which occurs instantly within seconds of exposure. The UV radiation causes the polymer to instantly seal and bond with products, creating a strengthened and more durable product. UV curing provides many advantages over other methods of curing polymers such as air drying or the use of chemicals. Using chemicals creates a potential hazard and added expenses with purchasing, storing and disposing of the chemical in addition to potential health risks to employees.

Air drying is another simple method of applying outer coatings although does not seal in the polymer as with the use of UV technology. Air drying creates an uneven surface due to evaporation and leaves the outer coating vulnerable without the added strength and durability provided with UV curing. UV curing lamps deliver fast and consistent methods of bonding and during outer coatings for strength and durability without contamination or evaporation. 

Reliable UV Curing Lamps

For the most reliable and effective UV curing lamps, consult the leading UV specialists at LightSources. The LightSources Group is recognized as a leading supplier and authority on UV technology, with a deep understanding of UV technology within the entire lighting spectrum, including UVA, UVB and UVC technology. We design, engineer and manufacture UVC germicidal lamps used worldwide in critical sterilization processes, and UV curing lamps used by OEMs large and small in a wide range of applications. 

LightSources and our valued partner companies are the leading global high-tech lamp designers, providing the most advanced warehouse and lighting solutions available today. We have decades of expertise and in-depth knowledge of the technology behind UV radiation to provide the optimum lamp style for your process. Contact us today to speak with a knowledgeable engineer about the UV curing solution that meets your specifications.

Custom Designed Lampholders and Components

The LightSources Group includes LightSources in the United States and China, LightTech in Europe and valuable partner companies including LCD Lighting, Voltarc and Cerlux. LightTech boasts a large, modern glass factory where custom designed products are developed and manufactured, Cerlux offers custom ceramic bases, LCDL offers any type of lighted sign available including indoor or outdoor illuminations while Voltarc is a leading supplier of custom designed lampholders engineered with proprietary technology for long lasting, high performance. 

Voltarc provides custom lampholders for any lighting application engineered for high performance and maximum energy efficiency. Voltarc offers cutting edge lampholder technology for long lasting cost saving efficiencies. With a wide selection of lamp sockets and matching bases, Voltarc is a valuable addition to the LightSources Group providing lamp and lighting solutions for any application to OEMs large and small worldwide. 

Voltarc offers TriLight Max™, a specialty designed fluorescent lamp series providing high quality tri-band phosphors which are proven to yield maximum lumen output with exceptional color rendering. The TriLightMax series provides simple retrofitting of Kulka Recessed Double Contact Lampholders with double contacts and recessed end caps. Voltarc provides lamp bases designed for reliability and safety and in many retrofitting processes. 

Kulka Lampholders and Wiring Devices 

Voltarc offers a wide selection of high performance lampholders designed in many styles within the Kulka product line. Kulka is recognized for high quality combined with long lasting, high-performance. Voltarc offers the Kulka product line which includes the following:

• Recessed Double Contacts (RDC) lampholders

• Miniature bi-pin lampholders 

• Slim line lampholders 

• Medium bi-pin lampholders

• Miscellaneous accessories and wiring devices

Voltarc provides high quality products following a strict quality policy focused on continual improvement through research and development. Voltarc offers a multitude of lamp components and products with custom designed lamp solutions available from skilled engineers. The LightSources Group provides high quality lamps, lampholders and components used in virtually any lighting application including powerful UVC germicidal solutions used in surface, water and air sterilization systems worldwide. 

The LightSources Group offers high performance lighting solutions for virtually any lighting application in any industry, including customized fluorescent and UVC germicidal lamps. We employ skilled design engineers with in-depth knowledge of UV radiation and lamp design. Contact us today to speak with an engineer to learn more about our high performance lamps and lamp components.

How Does UV Light Kill Bacteria?

Ultraviolet (UV) light kills bacteria in many air, surface and water sterilization applications with proven effectiveness. UVC radiation instantly kills bacteria, viruses and harmful contaminants within seconds of exposure with emitted at the powerful wavelength of 254 nanometer (nm). UV light is measured in wavelengths referred to as nanometers, with 254 nm the most powerful UVC radiation to eradicate harmful contaminants. UVC radiation instantly penetrates the cells of these microorganisms, damaging the nuclei of harmful cells to render them unable to replicate and spread disease. 

UV light emitted in the range of UVC wavelengths at 254 nm instantly kills bacteria, viruses, and harmful contaminants on surfaces, in water and in the air. UV radiation effectively eradicates volatile organic compounds (VOCs) including mold spores, mildew, fungi and many other microscopic invaders even those naked to the human eye. UVC germicidal lamps provide clean and safe air and water in many applications, including residential homes, businesses and industrial applications. 

UV radiation is safe and effective, providing clean, purified and sterilized air in many commercial environments such as schools, doctor offices, hospitals, nursing homes and medical facilities. This is especially important for people with compromised immune systems who may be at risk of contracting disease and illness through airborne contaminants and harmful germs. 

LightSources Offers UVC Germicidal Lamps to Kill Bacteria

The LightSources Group is a leading authority on UVC germicidal radiation, offering proprietary technology and patented lamp products which outperform comparable lamps. We design, engineer and manufacture high performance UV germicidal lamps used in surface, water and air purification and sterilization systems worldwide. We offer a wide selection of standard low pressure UV lamps, medium pressure mercury discharge lamps and custom designed lamps made to your specifications. Our engineers develop custom UV germicidal solutions to fit any application with the most effective UV technology for your application. 

The LightSources Group is recognized as a leading global authority and provider of high-tech UV lamps and quality lamp products developed from experienced and skilled engineers. We partner with OEMs large and small to design, engineer and manufacture proprietary, custom designed lamps which enhance your process. Contact us today to learn more about our wide selection of UV lights to kill bacteria and viruses for use in any UVC germicidal application.

Water Sanitation Systems Rely on UV Technology

Ultraviolet (UV) technology provides powerful water sanitation and sterilization to a multitude of applications around the world. UVC radiation is highly effective at eliminating viruses, bacteria, fungi, mold spores and harmful microorganisms to provide sanitized water to many industrial applications. UVC germicidal technology is used to provide safe water to municipalities drinking water systems, water reclamation, ballast water treatment, fish hatcheries, aquaculture and many other water sterilization applications. 

Municipalities Utilize UV Water Purification 

Municipalities worldwide utilize the powerful germicidal action of UV technology in water purification and reclamation applications. Towns, cities and rural areas realize the benefits of instant water purification with UVC germicidal lamps, providing safe and clean drinking water for health and wellness of residents. UV technology provides safe drinking water by eliminating the spread of harmful contaminants including viruses and bacteria, preventing illness. 

UV Ballast Water Treatment Systems

Effective ballast water treatment systems are required on all vessels traveling in international waters effective September of 2017. UV technology is part of an effective water treatment system approved by the U.S. Coast Guard as meeting all requirements of the new Ballast Water Treatment Convention (BWTC). UVC germicidal lamps are proven to instantly eradicate harmful marine organisms including bacteria, viruses, and live microorganisms which are naked to the human eye. UV technology provides effective water sanitization meeting all BWTC requirements and helping to maintain the sustainability of our planet’s oceans. 

Fish Hatcheries and Aquaculture

UV technology promotes healthy marine life at fish hatcheries and in many aquaculture applications, promoting healthy fish and marine life and improving the sustainability of natural water supplies. Water preserves and aquariums benefit from UV technology which eliminates harmful microorganisms and contaminants including bacteria and viruses providing safe and clean water for marine life. 

UVC Germicidal Lamps for Water Purification

The LightSources Group is a leading supplier of UVC germicidal lamps used in air, surface and water sterilization and purification applications. UVC water purification lamps promote clean, safe and healthy drinking water and water for fish and marine life around worldwide. LightSources offers UV germicidal solutions for a multitude of applications with patented products which provide long lasting, highly effective and proven UV germicidal solutions. 

The LightSources Group consists of the world’s leading high-tech lamp designers and engineers available. We are dedicated to continual improvement through research and development to deliver cutting edge, innovative lamp products that outperform the competition. Contact us today to learn more about our UV germicidal lamp solutions for water purification solutions.

Phototherapy Treats Seasonal Depression

Seasonal depression often occurs during the fall and winter months for people who live in the Northern Hemisphere, when daylight hours begin to diminish. If you experience seasonal depression, also referred to as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), you should talk to your physician about therapies including light therapy. Light therapy is also called phototherapy and is successful in treating anywhere from 50% to 80% of patients when administered properly. 

If you experience any of the following symptoms of seasonal depression, consult with your physician about light therapy for depression. Symptoms of seasonal depression include: 

• Social withdrawal

• Craving foods which are high in carbohydrates

• Loss of interest in normal activities

• Excessive fatigue

• Weight gain

Phototherapy is recognized as effective therapy SAD, making a considerable improvement in the mood of at least 50% of patients undergoing treatment. When light therapy is administered to an individual’s specific wake and sleep cycle, the percentage of successful treatment increases to as much as 80%. Light therapy usually consists of 30 minutes of exposure from a white fluorescent light each morning. Most patients see a remarkable improvement within as little as one week of treatment. 

LightSources Delivers UV Phototherapy Lamps for Seasonal Depression

The LightSources Group is a recognized leading global manufacturer of high-tech lamps and lighting solutions. We offer high performance phototherapy lamps designed, engineer and manufactured with specific properties for a wide range of therapeutic purposes. Our engineers possess in-depth knowledge of UV radiation and developing rare Earth phosphors to deliver the most effective phototherapy lamps available. We develop UV light therapy lamps as prescribed by health care professionals to provide the most effective phototherapies. 

LightSources in the U.S. and our strategic European partner, LightTech, represent the leading high-tech lamp designers and manufactures in the lamp industry today. Our lamp and lighting products are used worldwide in a multitude of applications including phototherapy with proprietary technology and patented products. We invite you to contact us today to learn more about our wide selection of phototherapy lamps.

Effective Ballast Water Treatment Methods

With the most recent regulations for the Ballast Water Treatment Convention taking effect last fall of 2017, all ships are required to have an approved ballast water treatment system on board their vessel. When ships use ballast water while traveling through international waters, they take on ocean water in one port and release it in another. This transfer of ballast water is viewed as one of the largest threats to our planet’s oceans. 

When ships release water from one port into a foreign port, aquamarine microorganisms including dangerous bacteria, viruses and foreign life forms often invade the new port with catastrophic results. Invading species are free to take hold in new waters without their natural predators and will often replicate uncontrollably shutting down fishing ports and devastating entire towns. Once thriving fishing town are turned into ghost towns leaving the waters contaminated and the human population without a livelihood. 

The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) is a subsidiary of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and enforces the new Ballast Water Treatment Convention (BWTC) which sets the standards for how ships treat their ballast water. All ballast water treatment systems must have an approved treatment system on board that meets U.S. Coast Guard approval. 

UVC Germicidal Lamps for U.S. Coast Guard Approved Treatment Systems

UVC germicidal lamps provide powerful water sterilization which meets U.S. Coast Guard Approval for the new Ballast Water Treatment Convention. Ultraviolet, specifically UVC, radiation is proven to quickly and effectively eradicate all viruses and bacteria in water sterilization applications. UVC germicidal lamps are used worldwide to disinfect water, surfaces and air in sterilization systems. UVC radiation emitted at 254 nm is most effective at eradicating all harmful contaminants immediately upon exposure, for fast sterilization in mere seconds. 

LightSources is a leading global supplier of high performance UVC germicidal lamps which meet all sterilization requirements with long lasting effectiveness. We offer a wide selection of standard lamps with custom designed solutions available in any shape, size or UVC output. We understand the technology behind the UVC radiation, offering the most effective solution for your application. 

LightSources is recognized worldwide as a leading high-tech lamp manufacturer with vast expertise in UV technology. We offer a wide selection of standard germicidal lamps with custom designed solutions available. Contact us today to learn more about our high performance UVC germicidal lamps.

UVC Germicidal Lamps for Effective Sterilization

UVC germicidal lamps deliver effective sterilization and purification properties for water, surface and air purification systems worldwide. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation within the wavelength of UVC waves emit powerful disinfectant properties, instantly killing bacteria, viruses and harmful contaminants within seconds upon contact. UVC lamps are used in many applications which require sterilization of water in municipalities, sewage and drinking water systems, food processing, air purification and odor control and water reclamation applications. 

LightSources Offers Wide Selection of UVC Germicidal Lamps

LightSources is the leading authority on UVC germicidal lamps with a wide selection of standard lamps and custom options available. 

Low Pressure Mercury Lamps – low pressure germicidal lamps are available in either standard and high-output quartz lamps, soft or compact glass lamps, compact GU quartz lamps and custom engineered UVC lamps. Standard lamps provide maximum sterilization effects at 254 nm, with 40% conversion of energy into powerful UVC radiation. Softglass lamps convert up to 30% energy to reach ozone producing 180 nm which effectively eradicates odors. 

Low Pressure Amalgam Lamps – Amalgam technology provides the same effective sterilization with more consistent output in temperature changes with custom designed amalgam lamps available for higher temperature processes. 

Medium Pressure Ultraviolet Lamps (MPUV) - MPUV lamps are ideal in water and air sterilization processes providing powerful disinfection. LightSources offers a wide selection of MPUV germicidal lamps ranging from 100 wpi to 700 wpi with unique, custom designed phosphor blends designed specifically for your application.

UVC Components, Sleeves and Ballasts – The LightSources Group offers high performance lamp components, custom designed to match your logo and colors to improve your brand awareness. Our quartz sleeves offer maximum protection against temperature fluctuations and breakage. 

LightSources and LightTech offer OEM oriented solutions with high performing UVC germicidal lamps and accessories for virtually any application. Our germicidal lamps are developed with proprietary technology designed to outlast and outperform the competition. Contact us today to learn more about our UVC germicidal solutions for any water, air or surface sterilization system.

Phototherapy Lamps Provide Healing Benefits

Light therapy is also referred to as phototherapy, as ultraviolet (UV) technology provides healing benefits to many medical ailments. UV light is broken down into wavelengths and measured as nanometers (nm). Each wavelength and nanometer of the UV radiation spectrum provides various properties and benefits, with UVA, UVB and UVC light prescribed for various medical treatments. Light therapy should be conducted only under the care of a physician with the proper prescription for the right type of UV exposure. Work with a reliable phototherapy lamp manufacturer to be sure that your light therapy lamp meets all prescribed specifications. 

Phototherapy Lamps Treat Many Health Conditions

Phototherapy lamps successfully treat many medical conditions including skin conditions such as eczema, acne and psoriasis. Light therapy lamps help to slow down the growth of skin cells which promotes healing of these conditions. UV phototherapy lamps relieve red, itchy skin and treat acne by killing bacteria instantly with UVC germicidal effectiveness. 

Light therapy is also used to treat babies born with jaundice with lamps called Bili-lights. These lamps break down excessive bilirubin which promotes healthy liver development. Babies lay under the lights in their bed like a sunlamp in a hospital and are sometimes given the lights to take home for home phototherapy. 

LightSources Manufactures Light Therapy Lamps

LightSources is a leading manufacturer of fluorescent and UV lamps used in a multitude of industrial applications worldwide. We offer a wide selection of standard lamps with custom designed options available from skilled engineers. We design, engineer and manufacture high performance lamps which deliver long lasting performance. 

Our UVC germicidal lamps are found in surface, water and air purification systems worldwide. Our phototherapy lamps are used to effectively treat a host of medical conditions including skin conditions, newborn jaundice, depression and mood disorders. 

The LightSources Group consists of the leading high-tech lamp designers available today. We offer in-depth expertise in all aspects of UV lamp technology along with vast resources for quick turnaround and custom solutions. Contact us today to learn more about our high-performance phototherapy lamps.

Sterilize the Air with UV Air Purification Systems

Sterilizing the air is easier than ever with ultraviolet (UV) technology which is proven to be highly effective and very cost-efficient. HVAC UV air in-duct purification systems are popular in many commercial and residential buildings to provide clean and healthy air to visitors and residents. Clean and sterile air is critically important in many commercial buildings to prevent the spread of disease and promote a healthy environment.

Clean air is critically important to people with compromised immune systems such as patients in hospitals and nursing homes. People who suffer with respiratory diseases like asthma or pneumonia rely on air purification systems to provide air free from bacteria and disease. UVC germicidal lamps deliver instant and effective sterilization properties, instantly killing airborne bacteria and viruses to provide air free from disease to promote overall health and wellness. 

In-Duct UVC Air Sterilization and Purification Systems

Ultraviolet radiation has long been recognized for its germicidal effectiveness, used widely in many sterilization and purification systems. UVC wavelengths specifically are quite effective with UVC germicidal lamps utilized in water, air and surface sterilization systems. Ultraviolet light is broken down by color which is measured in wavelengths, referred to as nanometers (nm). UVC light measured at 254 nm is most effective at killing viruses and bacteria. 

Whether utilizing ozone generating or ozone free germicidal lamps, be sure to work with an experienced lamp manufacturer with an understanding of UVC germicidal technology. 

LightSources Offers UVC Germicidal Lamp Solutions

The LightSources Group is a leading global supplier of high-tech lamps and lighting solutions, offering a of fluorescent and UV lamp solutions to wide range of industries. We offer experienced engineers with an understanding of ultraviolet radiation technology, a dedication to research and development and a commitment to continual improvement. LightSources is considered the leading expert on all lamp technologies, offering custom designed solutions from the leading high-tech lamp designers in the industry. 

The LightSources Group represents the leading high-tech lamp designers and manufacturers in the lamp industry. Our products are found worldwide in a multitude of applications including UV germicidal lamps used in purification systems. Please contact us to learn more about our large selection of standard and custom UVC germicidal lamps.

Improve Tanning Results with Innovative Lamp Technology

The LightSources Group is recognized worldwide for providing innovative lamp technology, offering many proprietary tanning lamp products which deliver long lasting, high performance. LightSources and our valued European partner, LightTech, deliver first to market cutting edge lamp technology. We were one of the first to introduce varying strengths in tanning lamp technology ranging from 2.6 UVB to 9.5 UVB, providing the right strength for tanning different skin tones. 

LightSources provides salon professionals with the opportunity to increase market share with customized tanning lamps featuring your own logo and customized bases and sockets. Increase brand awareness with specially developed UV lamps from lighting engineers with an in-depth knowledge of UV technology. 

We offer the following tanning lamp technology developed for long lasting, high performance: 

        A-Power™ - this innovative lamp technology harnesses the power of UVA and UVB rays at just the right wavelength (measured in nanometers) to deliver a darker tan. This innovative low-pressure lamp technology delivers the effects of a high-pressure lamp providing longer lasting tanning effects. 

        Peak2 Technology® - this cutting edge, proprietary technology delivers a natural and even tan all over by balancing UVA and UVB emissions into one specially designed phosphor blend. Peak2Technolgy delivers dual spectral peaks with maximum tanning effects. 

        SolGlass® - this unique phosphor blend combines narrowband UVA emissions with short wave UVB wavelengths which provides maximum pigmentation available. Our proprietary phosphor blend is developed with high-tech engineering and vast knowledge of UV technology. 

        Multitone™ - developed to provide a natural and even tan without the high-pressure facial units which can be harsh on some skin types. 

The LightSources Group continually provides innovative, cutting edge lamp and lighting solutions developed from a commitment to continual improvement. Our research and development sets the industry standard for high performance lamps with energy saving emissions. We provide the widest selection available of fluorescent and UV lamps with custom designed options available from our experienced engineers. We deliver high performing UVC germicidal lamps used in surface, air and water treatment applications worldwide. 

The LightSources Group sets the industry standard among high-tech lamp manufacturers. We provide a wide range of lamp and lighting solutions including specialized tanning lamps with OEM oriented solutions. Contact us today to learn more about our wide selection and custom options of specialty tanning lamps.

Industrial Processes Benefit from UV Air Purification

Many industrial processes such as manufacturing plastics, rubber or any industrial process which releases toxic or chemical byproducts requires an air purification system. Companies are required to provide clean air for employees to breathe and are regulated on how much pollutants and contaminants they are allowed to disburse into the air. UV air purification provides a solution to the industrial businesses, with many benefits in addition to clean air.

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation has been used for sterilization of water, surfaces and air for many years, and is becoming more popular in residential settings as well. UV light is proven to be safe and effective at removing harmful contaminants including volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from the air to improve air quality for overall health and well-being.


UV Air Sterilization is Effective and Cost Efficient

UV air sterilization is proven highly effective is very cost efficient with little to no maintenance required. UVC germicidal lamps instantly eliminate viruses and bacteria from the air within seconds of exposure. UV light is measured in wavelengths, referred to as nanometers (nm), with UVC band of 254nm the most effective to eliminate harmful microorganisms. UV radiation emitted at 185nm is necessary to produce ozone which is used in ozone air purification systems to also remove all odor from the air.

Use of UVC germicidal lamps in air purification systems is a safe and effective method of cleaning the air without the use of chemical byproducts. With no need to purchase, store or dispose of chemicals, UV radiation requires less maintenance, is much safer to use and is better for the environment.


LightSources Offers High Performance UVC Air Purification Lamps

LightSources and our European partner, LightTech, are recognized global leaders in the design, engineering and production of high performance fluorescent and UV lamps used in a multitude of applications. We employ highly skilled engineers with in-depth knowledge of UV radiation and experience in developing first to market, proprietary products with cutting edge technology. Not all UVC lamps are made the same, with LightSources you can be sure that your desired wavelength is met with the most effectiveness in a long lasting, high performance lamp.


LightSources and our valued partners represent the leading high-tech lamp designers and manufacturers worldwide. We provide lamps and lighting solutions for a multitude of industries including a wide selection of standard or custom designed UVC germicidal lamps. Contact us today to learn more about our UV sterilization lamps and UV air purification systems.

Custom Lampholders for High Performance Lamps

The LightSources group consists of the leading global suppliers of lamps and lighting solutions, which includes LightSources in the U.S. and China, LightTech in Europe boasting a large, modern glass factory and our valued partner companies including Cerlux, LCD Lighting and Voltarc. Voltarc is recognized as a leading manufacturer of high performance lampholders engineered with patented technology.

Lampholders by Voltarc provide high performance for safe and simple lamp operation in any lighting application. Voltarc performs continual research and development to offer cutting edge technology which delivers high performance with cost saving energy efficiency.

TriLight Max™ is a specialty fluorescent lamp series designed by Voltarc with high quality tri-band phosphors proven to yield exceptional color rendering with maximum lumen output. TriLightMax series offers easy retrofitting Kulka Recessed Double Contact Lampholders with recessed end caps and double contacts. Lamp bases designed by Voltarc provide safety and reliability in retrofitting processes.

Voltarc offers a wide selection of lamp bases and matching sockets which allows The LightSources Group to provide the optimum lighting solutions to OEMs of any size for virtually any lighting application.


Kulka Wiring Devices and Lampholders

Voltarc’s wide selection of quality lampholders includes many styles within the Kulka line, recognized for their high quality coupled with long lasting performance. The Kulka product line offered by Voltarc includes the following:


        Slim line lampholders

        Miniature bi-pin lampholders

        Medium bi-pin lampholders

        Recessed Double Contacts (RDC) lampholders

        Miscellaneous accessories and wiring devices


Voltarc follows the same stringent quality policy as LightSources, conducting continual improvement operations through research and development to deliver better products with improved energy efficiency. We offer a multitude of lamps and lamp components with custom designed options available. The LightSources Group offers a wide selection of high quality lamps and lamp components for virtually any application including UVC germicidal lamps used in water, surface and air purification systems worldwide.


The LightSources Group offers high performance lighting solutions for virtually any lighting application in any industry, including customized fluorescent and UVC germicidal lamps. We employ skilled design engineers with in-depth knowledge of UV radiation and lamp design. Contact us today to speak with an engineer to learn more about our high performance lamps and lamp components.

Ballast Water Treatment Convention New Rules

The new requirements for the Ballast Water Treatment Convention (BWTC) took effect last September of 2017, with the main goal of establishing procedures for how ships treat their ballast water. The BWTC is enforced by the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), which is a subsidiary group of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Ballast water in ships has been determined to be one of the greatest threats to the sustainability of our world’s oceans.

When ships travel from one port to another and release ballast water from a completely different region, invasive marine organisms often spread to uncontrollable levels wreaking havoc on the fishing industry and even the health and livelihood of residents living in the area. With new rules for the BWTC, all ships are to have a U.S. Coast Guard approved ballast water treatment system.


UV Germicidal Ballast Water Treatment System

Ultraviolet, UV, radiation is proven highly effective at eradicating harmful contaminants such as viruses, bacteria and microorganisms from water, air and surfaces. The LightSources Group offers UVC germicidal lamps in various sizes and shapes to meet even compact design of smaller vessels. UV technology quickly and effectively eliminates the threat of aquatic viruses even naked to the human eye.

With UV ballast water treatment systems, UVC germicidal lamps eliminate the threat of spreading disease with no need for chemicals. Purchasing, storing and disposing of chemicals used to treat water can result in further environmental contamination and requires additional costs, storage space and time to manage. With long lasting UVC germicidal lamps, ballast water is treated effectively with little to no maintenance required.


The LightSources Group Offers UVC Germicidal Lamps

The LightSources Group offers highly effective, proven UVC germicidal lamps for use in air, surface and water treatment systems. We provide custom designed germicidal solutions with proprietary technology. Our Low Pressure Amalgam lamps perform with improved efficiency of 30% to 35% when compared to similar lamps, with the benefit of a small footprint for ease of use in limited spaces. We offer Medium Pressure UV germicidal lamps (MPUV) which also provide highly effective germicidal solutions in an even smaller footprint.


The LightSources Group is the leading expert on UV germicidal lamp solutions with vast resources and in-depth knowledge of UV radiation. We offer germicidal solutions from skilled and experienced engineers, providing prototype solutions and custom designed lamps. Contact us to speak with an engineer about our highly effective, cost-efficient UVC germicidal lamp solutions.

Air Purification in HVAC Duct Systems

Incorporating air purification systems in HVAC duct systems provides many health benefits to people by delivering air that is free from airborne viruses and bacteria. Ultraviolet (UV) light is highly effective at sanitizing the air we breathe and can be incorporated into existing or newly renovated HVAC systems. UV air purification is important in many commercial settings and is becoming more popular in many residential installations as well.

UV air purifiers are proven to eliminate viruses, bacteria, mold spores, dust mites, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and many harmful contaminants from the air. Ozone emitting UV light purifiers also eliminate odors in the air removing foul or stale odors to deliver a fresh and clean scent free from harmful contaminants. Many commercial settings such as hospitals and doctor’s offices require clean air for patients that may already have a compromised immune system. Providing a safe and clean environment where patients and visitors can breathe clean air is vitally important to overall health and well being and is especially important in medical facilities or nursing homes where the elderly are more susceptible to illness from germs.

In duct air purification systems are also utilized in industrial settings to clean the air in manufacturing facilities processing products such as plastics and rubber. UV light purification provides safe and clean air for employees and helps businesses to meet strict code regulations for the air quality of their environment and any contaminants disposed of as by products.


LightSources Provides UV Air Purification Lamps

The LightSources Group designs, engineers and manufactures high quality UV lamps used in air purification systems worldwide. We employ skilled design and lighting engineers with in-depth knowledge of UV radiation and experienced in designing lamps to harness the power of UVC radiation for germicidal solutions. We deliver first to market solutions with powerful UVC germicidal lamps used in surface, water and air purification and sterilization processes.


LightSources and LightTech in Europe are recognized as global leaders in the UV germicidal light industry. We partner with OEMs large and small to design, engineer and manufacture proprietary lighting solutions with custom specifications. Contact us today to learn more about our high quality, cost efficient UVC germicidal lamps used in high performance air purification systems.

Phototherapy Helps People with Eczema

Eczema causes itchy patches of dry skin that is bothersome and painful to people suffering from this irritating skin disorder. While there is no known cure for eczema, some treatments exist that can help to lessen the symptoms. Ointments and corticosteroids work for some people, while UV light therapy has been a promising treatment for eczema which offers many benefits to patients.

UV light as a treatment for eczema is often highly effective at improving painful symptoms and controlling future outbreaks. UV light treatment is also called phototherapy, which is delivered in a doctor’s office or under a doctor’s care with a prescription for a specialty lamp designed specifically for eczema treatment. Phototherapy for eczema includes UV lamps which emit wavelengths in the UVA, UVB and narrow band UVB spectrum.


How Does a UV Lamp Work to Treat Eczema?

UV light is emitted in wavelengths which are measure by nanometers (nm) with UVA light in the range of 315nm to 400nm, UVB rays in the range of 280nm to 315nm with narrow band UVB measuring at 310nm. All are proven to successfully treat eczema by suppressing an overactive immune system and reducing inflammation, pain and itching.

The most common type of phototherapy lamp used to treat eczema is the narrow band UVB treatment which mimics rays from the sun and is helpful to clear up symptoms of eczema. A medication called Psoralen is required to be administered with UVA treatments which makes the skin more receptive to absorbing the UVA wavelengths.


LightSources Develops Phototherapy Lamps
LightSources, along with our European partner, LightTech, design and engineer high quality phototherapy lamps which treat a host of medical conditions. We offer effective light therapy solutions in long lasting, cost efficient UV lamps. Our phototherapy lamps are used to treat various skin conditions including eczema, acne, vitiligo and mood disorders such as seasonal affective disorder (SAD), depression and many other ailments treatable with proven UV therapy lamps.

LightSources is recognized as a leading supplier of UVC germicidal lamps used in water, surface and air purification systems worldwide. Our skilled and experienced design engineers posses in-depth knowledge of UV radiation and have developed first to market lamps which offer patented technology for powerful effectiveness combined with long lasting performance for maximum cost savings.


The LightSources Group consists of the leading high-tech lamp designers available today offering powerful UV lamps which deliver proven results. We offer vast resources and in-depth knowledge to develop the most effective and cost efficient phototherapy lamps on the market. Contact us today to learn more about our proven solutions with phototherapy lamps for eczema.