Is Your Ballast Water Treatment System Compliant?

Since the most recent ratification of the Ballast Water Management Convention (BWMC), all ships traveling in international waters must maintain their ballast water and sediments to certain standards. A method of controlling and eliminating the transfer of harmful marine organisms and pathogens is required with a ballast water treatment system. The ballast water treatment technologies must meet US Coast Guard standards and is enforceable by the Marine Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC) a division of the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

The most recent ratification of a majority of states makes the BWMC enforceable globally with compliant ballast water management systems required on all newly constructed vessels with an implementation scale applying to existing ships. Port State authorities have the right to inspect all vessels for verification of a valid certificate, a ballast water record book and verification of an approved ballast water treatment plan. Port State control officers also have the right to sample a ship’s ballast water to verify an acceptable level of sediments and organisms.

Ballast Water Treatment Technologies

There are a few different methods used to treat ballast water such as chemical use involving chlorination, physical methods such as filtration and ultraviolet (UV) radiation technology.  Chemical use requires the purchase and storing of a large amount of chemicals as well as maintaining the system for effectiveness. Chemicals may cause additional problems with polluting the water and may require additional sanitation steps.

Filtration may catch some harmful organisms such as jellyfish or mussels which can wreak havoc when invading foreign ports although will not catch all toxins, bacteria and viruses. UV technology involves the use of specially designed UVC germicidal lamps which emit precisely the right amount of UV radiation at the proper wavelength.  UV lamps instantly eradicate harmful bacteria and viruses at 254 nm by penetrating the DNA of harmful microorganisms and rendering them unable to replicate.

UV lamps are proven effective in many water treatment systems as well as commercial and industrial air purification applications.  UV ballast water treatment systems are compliant with all regulations, are cost effective and easy to maintain. Be sure to work with an experienced UV lamp supplier for effective sterilization with maximum energy efficiency.

LightSources Offers UVC Germicidal Lamps

The LightSources Group is a leading global supplier and recognized authority on UV lamps and lighting solutions. We offer a wide selection of UV lamps designed for a multitude of applications, including UVC germicidal lamps proven in water and air sterilization applications. We deliver first to market, patented products designed from skilled engineers with an in-depth understanding of UV radiation.

LightSources offers the widest selection of UV lamps and UVC germicidal solutions with custom-designed options available. We partner with OEMs large and small including developers of ballast water treatment systems, to deliver high-performance, long-lasting UV lamp solutions. Contact us to learn more about maintaining a compliant ballast water treatment system with UV lamp technology.

Cost Effective UV Lamps for Air Purification Systems

UV lamps are used in air purification systems to clean and sterilize the air we breathe. Ultraviolet radiation is proven extremely effective at eliminating harmful contaminants in the air such as bacteria, viruses, microscopic organisms, mildew and mold.  Air purification systems in HVAC and AC units provide effective and maintenance-free sterilization of the air as it circulates.

It is important to use the right type of UVC germicidal lamps to provide long-lasting effectiveness with the most energy and cost efficient solution.  Maintaining an effective in-duct air purification system provides many benefits to a wide range of commercial and industrial settings.  It is important to maintain a healthy environment and eliminate spreading airborne illnesses in many buildings such as hospitals, nursing homes, daycare centers, schools, and commercial properties.

Manufacturing and industrial applications are required to control the quality of their air emissions. UV air purification systems are proven effective in meeting air emission requirements. UV air sterilization systems are gaining popularity in residential HVAC applications as well.

LightSources is a UV Germicidal Lamp Specialist
The LightSources Group offers high-quality, cost-effective UV lamps for air purification and sterilization systems. LightSources offers vast resources, engineers with decades of experience and a commitment to providing first to market UV lamp solutions. Our UV lamps are found worldwide across a wide range of residential, commercial and industrial applications.

Our skilled engineering team understands UV radiation and has developed several patented products with proprietary technology. Our UVC germicidal lamps are developed with special phosphor blends, high-quality lamp components and custom designed solutions.  You can find our UV lamps in several germicidal applications including air, surface and water sterilization systems.

LightSources offers a wide selection of UV lamps for use in any germicidal application. We provide skilled design and engineering services and full support for OEMs large and small. Contact us to learn more about our UVC germicidal lamps solutions.

Get Relief from Eczema with UV Light Therapy

For those suffering from Eczema, finding relief from the itchy patches of dry skin is at the top of their list.  While there is no known cure for eczema, there are many treatments out there in the form of corticosteroids, ointments and the UV light therapy lamp.  Ultraviolet (UV) light delivered in wavelengths of UVB, narrow band UVB and UVA is proven to be effective at controlling outbreaks and improving the bothersome symptoms of eczema. 

Light therapy, also referred to as phototherapy, is delivered in a controlled environment such as a doctor’s office with a specialty light therapy lamp or may be prescribed for home use under a doctor’s care.  Some patients may notice an improvement in their eczema during the summer, these patients are more likely to respond with positive results from phototherapy.  If outbreaks are worse in the winter months for those living in the northern hemisphere, a UV phototherapy lamp can help to control symptoms for these patients. 

How Does Phototherapy Help Eczema?

Light is divided into colors, emitted in wavelengths which is measured in nanometers (nm).  Ultraviolet light in the UVA spectrum of 315nm to 400nm, and UVB light in the range of 280nm to 315nm, with narrow band UVB at 310nm are proven to successfully treat eczema.  UV light therapy brings relief to patients by successfully reducing inflammation and suppressing the overactive immune system. 

The narrow band UVB lamp is the most common phototherapy lamp prescribed to treat most types of eczema.  The narrow band UVB eczema lamp provides UV radiation in wavelengths which mimic the sun to aid in clearing up eczema symptoms and preventing outbreaks.

Psoralen is a medication used during UVA treatments which helps to prepare the skin to absorb the UV therapy to the optimum level. 

LightSources Offers Effective and Cost-Efficient Phototherapy Lamps

LightSources and our European partner, LightTech, design, develop and manufacture some of the most effective and cost-efficient lighting solutions available today.  We invest in continual research and development, bringing cutting edge technology in advanced UV lighting solutions to market.  Our lamps are used in a multitude of applications around the globe.

Our skilled lighting engineers possess in-depth knowledge of UV lamp manufacturing to obtain the optimum wavelength desired for many germicidal applications.  All lamps are not made the same and using the wrong type of lamp could actually damage your skin or worsen conditions. You can count on our years of experience as we understand the technology that goes into manufacturing every lamp.  

LightSources and our valued partners offer high-tech lighting solutions that meet the required specifications for successful phototherapy results.  Contact us today to speak with an engineer and learn more about our UV phototherapy lamps.

The LightSources Group Provides Total Lighting Solutions

LightSources excels at meeting and exceeding customer expectations with proprietary technology, patented products and innovative designs.  We have vast global resources and capabilities and along with valued affiliated companies, we provide custom fluorescent and UV lighting solutions.  

Prototype Solutions for Any Lighting Application 

Our resources allow for quick production and turn-around on prototype designs and mass production runs, with timely shipments from convenient locations.  Our skilled engineers provide sound solutions to your project requirements with years of experience and knowledge of UV radiation and characteristics of various wavelength emissions.  Our prototype solutions perfect your process with long lasting, high performing lamps.    

Our combined resources, years of experience and in-depth knowledge provide the best solution to you for fluorescent lighting, UVC germicidal lamps, tanning lamps, mini-fluorescent lamps and many more.   Partnering with LightSources saves you time and money with our wide selection of high-quality lamps provided at the best possible price to you.   

LightSources Valued Affiliated Companies 

Cerlux is a specialty manufacturer of ceramic connectors and fittings with custom designs and color options available.  Cerlux provides excellent customer satisfaction, matching your logo color for increased brand awareness and market share.   

LCD Lighting is a valued partner of the LightSources group, providing innovative lighting solutions including miniature fluorescent lighting and custom designed backlighting solutions. 

Voltarc is a global leading manufacturer of lighted signs with vast resources and decades of experience delivering high quality lighted sign solutions.  Voltarc manufactures signs of virtually any size or shape for indoor or outdoor use, with exceptional customer service and timely delivery.   

LightTech is our European partner with a state-of-the-art glass factory designed to meet the requirements of OEMs large and small, while committing to research and development for continual improvement.   LightTech and LightSources are known for contributing cutting-edge technology to the specialty lamp industry.   

You can save yourself time and worry by contacting LightSources for early involvement in your next project.  We assist customers in determining the correct UV wavelength or nanometer (nm) required for effectiveness in your application, wattage and electrical requirements, fitting and assemblies, with standard or custom designed products.   

The LightSources Group represents the leading high-tech manufacturers and designers in the lighting and lamp industry today.  Our ultraviolet and fluorescent lamps are used worldwide in a multitude of industries and applications.  Contact us today to learn more about our broad range of standard and custom lighting solutions.

TriLight Max™ Lamps Provide Long Lasting High Performance

Voltarc, LightSources strategic partner, utilizes our proprietary LongLife™ technology in their TriLight Max™ T8 and T12 specialty fluorescent lamps.   TriLight Max lamps add great value in any application as they can last up to six times the life of standard bulbs, and are compatible with most current fittings, making it easy to replace and fit into your current system.  

Voltarc’s TriLight Max lamps outperform the competition with an estimated useful life of 60,000 hours for the T8HO, which is six times more than standard lamps, while the T12HO lamps have a useful life of 50,000 hours, still five times the standard lamps on the market.  Both our T12 and T8 lamps provide energy efficiency of 25 – 40 % respectively over comparable bulbs, and require less maintenance and replacements, providing immediate return on investment.

While the LongLife patented technology provides hassle-free maintenance, our expert blend of tri-band phosphors provides extraordinary color.  Our proprietary technology delivers exceptional vibrant colors that last throughout the long life span of our bulbs.

TriLight Max LongLife™ bulbs are available in various lengths and shapes, including extra-long and the Tufbend U-Bend style.  For more in-depth information, and a detailed list of TriLight Max lamp specifications and availability please see our website, or contact an expert engineer at LightSources for a solution to your lighting needs.

LightSources and its affiliated companies – LCD Lighting, Voltarc, LightTech, and Cerlux represent the leading high-tech designers and manufacturers in the lamp industry today. Our standard lamps and components as well as customized products offer high-quality solutions to meet our partner’s unique needs.  We invite you to contact us to learn more about our wide selection of lamps.

LightSources Promotes Green Operations

LightSources is a global leader in lighting solutions, providing world-class products while promoting green operations.  LightSources is committed to continual improvement of our products and processes, developing and providing energy efficient products, and utilizing while improving upon recycling technologies.    

By constantly improving our products, we have expanded the life of our lamps, thus reducing waste.  LightSources has several patents and proprietary products, leading the way in new and improved lighting solutions.   Our proprietary LongLife™ technology is a one result of this continual research and development by our engineers and designers.

LightSources believes in protecting our environment by providing training and awareness to all employees, and complying with all regulatory agencies and mandates for environmentally friendly practices.  We are proud to comply with the Waste and Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive for recycled products, a European directive for the collection, recycling and recovery for all electrical goods, that became European Law in February of 2003.  

All processes at LightSources group are with green technologies, recycling all products used at our own recycling facility, in compliance with WEEE.  Anything that cannot be recycled on our site is transported to a viable recycling center, Electro Cord, where they are disposed of properly. 

LightSources has developed and implemented improved processes that use lead free phosphors, and measured mercury pellets for environmentally friendly and controlled processes.  We promote energy efficient, green technologies in all aspects of our glass and lamp manufacturing in all facilities around the globe.

As a world leader in UV lamp applications for various industries including UV curing, UV sterilization in water, air and medical applications, and specialty fluorescent lighting solutions in computers, avionics and neon signs,  The LightSources Group places the highest value on preserving our planet and improving the lives of all individuals world-wide.

LightSources and our affiliated companies represent the leading high-tech designers and manufacturers in the lamp industry today.  Our team consists of the most highly skilled professionals that specialize in a range of innovative solutions.  Please contact us to learn more about our broad range of standard and custom lighting solutions.

Our Proprietary LongLife+™ Technology

At LightSources and LightTech, we bring to our customers a proprietary special coating that can be applied to all of our germicidal lamp products.  Our LongLife+™ technology consists of a chemical compound that is applied to the inside of our lamps and makes them not only last longer but also run more efficiently.  The special coating also eliminates accelerated depreciation, which is a common problem associated with higher intensity lamps. 

While the actual performance of any lamp depends on the operating conditions, laboratory tests show that the lifespan of a lamp with our proprietary LongLife+ coating lasts up to 16,000 hours.  In comparison, germicidal lamps generally have a lifespan of around 9,000 hours.  The additional operational hours make a germicidal lamp coated with LongLife+ a good investment since they will need to be replaced less frequently.  Our UVC lamps also have an improved end-of-life performance and maintain up to 80% of their output right up to the end of their 16,000 hour lifespan. 

Another benefit of LightSources and LightTech’s technology is that it is environmentally friendly, which is an important part of our company’s philosophy.  Since LongLife+ lamps last longer, they help to reduce waste and protect our valuable natural resources.   Furthermore, our low mercury (Hg) technology means that there is less than 5mg Hg on our standard lamps and less than 10mg Hg on our pellet amalgam lamps.  To compare, an average competitor’s amalgam lamps contain 30+ mg Hg.  

We encourage you to contact us for more information about our cutting-edge technology.  Your company can save both time and money with our LongLife+ lamps that require less frequent replacements and improved end-of-life performance.    

LightSources and our affiliated companies represent the leading high-tech designers and manufacturers in the lamp industry today.  Our products are used world-wide in a multitude of applications and industries such as our UV germicidal lamps that offer patent-protected, OEM-oriented solutions.  Our team consists of the most highly skilled
professionals that specialize in a range of innovative solutions.

Why Choose “Shatter ProTech Technology?”

LightSources is proud to bring to the marketplace our proprietary Shatter ProTech shield.  This technology provides a cost-effective solution for glass and mercury containment and gives our customers a considerable value and peace-of-mind for a broad range of applications.  The Shatter ProTech shield not only optimizes light output, but offers maximum consumer safety.  Workers, consumers, products, and the workplace environment are all protected against glass fragments and mercury contamination.

The ProTech sleeve has an UVC transmission loss that is only 5% more than a quartz sleeve.  Furthermore, our proprietary shield can easily and economically protect and cover a wide variety of lamp geometries including linear, circular, U-shaped, compact PL’s and more.  In other words, your lamp is not too short, long, big or small to be fitted with the innovative Shatter ProTech technology.

The biggest benefit of our technology is that in the event a lamp gets broken, there are no glass fragments or the potential for mercury contamination to occur.  The environmentally safe and friendly sleeve provides an effective alternative to traditional fragile quartz sleeves and is also heat and acid resistant.  LightSources’ customers receive high performance at a low cost, and at the same time, reduce human & product risks in all applications.

Another benefit to the Shatter ProTech shield technology is that it helps industries to comply with strict local codes as well as FDA safety regulations.   Types of applications range from food and beverage processing plants to the grocery industry, air purification, municipal drinking water treatment, chemical manufacturing, freshwater & marine fish farming, silicon chip manufacturing and more.

By completely containing the hazardous glass and mercury waste in the shield, the Shatter ProTech technology protects people, food and beverages along with the environment.  Moreover it eliminates the need for of having to stop production until the site is completely cleaned up.  Check out our website for more information. 

  

LightSources and our affiliated companies represent the leading high-tech designers and manufacturers in the lamp industry today.  Our standard lamps and components as well as customized products offer high-quality solutions to meet our partner’s unique needs.  Please contact us for more information.