What are the Benefits of UV Lights in My AC System?

 

Ultraviolet (UV) lamps are known to eliminate harmful pathogens when using the right type of germicidal lamps designed to emit wavelengths in the UVC range. UV light is emitted from the sun in UVA, UVB and UVC wavelength ranges, with UVC radiation mostly absorbed by the ozone layer without ever reaching the ground. UVC, shortwave radiation, emitted at the wavelength of 254 nm is proven to be highly effective at quickly eliminating viruses, bacteria, even mold, fungi, and many other harmful microorganisms.

UVC germicidal lamps installed in AC units help to keep equipment clean by preventing the buildup of residue, mold, and fungi on air-conditioning cooling coils. Germicidal UV lamps when installed inside the air handling unit (AHU) can also sterilize the air as it circulates. 

Benefits of UVC Germicidal Lamps in AC Units

Installing UV germicidal lamps in your AC unit provides many benefits by improving the indoor air quality of your home and protecting your central air-conditioning system. UV lamps in your AC unit provides the following advantages:

• Eliminate buildup of mold, fungi and residue on cooling coils

• Reduce maintenance costs by keeping your AC unit clean

• Prevent the spread of airborne pathogens

• Helps to prevent illnesses like the common cold and lung infections

UVC germicidal lamps in your AC system protect the health and wellness of your family and save you money with more efficient equipment operation. 

UV lamps can be installed to point directly at your cooling coils to sterilize equipment and prevent buildup of mold and fungi. Germicidal lamps are also installed to disinfect the air as it circulates. By strategically placing germicidal lamps in these two areas you can effectively eliminate harmful pathogens from circulating throughout your home. UV lamps in HVAC and AC systems can also eliminates volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from the air, thus protecting your family from potentially toxic chemical compounds while also eliminating foul odors caused by air pollution from your home. 

LightSources is a leading global supplier of high-quality UV lamps found in a multitude of applications worldwide. Our UVC germicidal lamps are used in air, water, and surface sterilization applications, developed with our proprietary technology and proven to outlast and outperform comparable lamps. Contact us to learn more about protecting your family with UV lamps for AC units.

Does UV Light Kill Covid in Water, Surfaces, and in Air?

Ultraviolet (UV) UV light emitted specifically in the UVC range is proven to be highly effective at killing many germs including tough bacteria and viruses. UVC radiation emitted at specifically 254 nm wavelengths is the most effective to inactivate viruses and bacteria by penetrating the cells of these microorganisms and rendering them unable to replicate. UVC wavelengths emitted in the range of 207 - 222 nm is referred to as far UVC light, which is also very effective at sterilization while not quite as harmful to human skin and eyes. 

UV Sterilization in Water

UVC germicidal lamps are used in many water sterilization applications such as wastewater treatment plants, pool and spa and many other water disinfection applications. Germicidal UV lamps have been proven to eliminate many harmful bacteria that even chlorine does not kill, like Cryptosporidium and Giardia. UV light is also proven to kill harmful beta coronaviruses, like Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).  The SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 is in the same beta coronavirus family as MERS and SARS and UV light is also effective at eliminating the SARS-CoV-2 virus, as shown in this recent study. 

UV Light Kills SARS CoV-2 Virus on Surfaces

UVC lamps are highly effective at eliminating harmful pathogens on surfaces and are in wide use in many applications such as hospitals, schools, and laboratories. Surfaces should be clean and indirect exposure of UV radiation for maximum efficacy, which is why many hospitals follow manual cleaning procedures with a roaming UVC robot. This is an effective practice to significantly increase the safety of patients in hospital rooms and staff. 

UVC Lamps Kill Covid in the Air

The SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 is known to spread the airborne particles which is one of the most common modes of transmission and infection. UVC air purification systems kill viruses and bacteria as they circulate through the air in your home or office, protecting people from airborne disease. UV lamps in HVAC and central AC units provide automatic 24/7 protection by killing viruses that pass through air handling units (AHUs) and protect your equipment by preventing the buildup of mold and fungi.

UVC germicidal lamps are highly effective at eliminating bacteria and viruses, including beta coronaviruses and the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19. 

LightSources, LightTech and our valuable partner companies represent the LightSources group, recognized worldwide as a leading provider of high-quality UV lamps. Our lighting engineers offer custom designed products and solutions with prototype design and development as well as custom phosphor blends to meet your specific application needs. Contact us to learn more about UVC germicidal lamps and are proven effectiveness at eliminating the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 in water, surfaces and in the air.