Specialty and Architectural Lighting
How Ultraviolet Ozone Generators Remove Odors
Posted by Nick on for ProLampSales
Businesses, institutions, and consumers have grown in awareness of the health benefits of ultraviolet germicidal (UV-C) light, but UV can also reduce damage caused by fire and smoke. Most UV bulbs and fixtures installed to combat COVID-19 and other pathogens emit little or no ozone. They do not generate enough ozone to reach limits harmful to human health or damage materials. However, UV devices that emit both germicidal light and generate ozone are available from...
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Major Disruptions in Ultraviolet UVC Supply Chain & Production
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One of the questions we've heard recently is, "Why are lead times for ultraviolet germicidal bulbs and ballasts so long?" In the midst of a global pandemic, it seems like UVC bulbs and germicidal ballasts have just disappeared, and lead times for fixtures can range from 3-20 weeks. In this article, we'll try to explain some of the reasons for this. Huge Increase in Demand When the pandemic hit, there were waves of buyers of...
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Buying Advice for Ultraviolet UVC Germicidal Lights and Fixtures
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Since the COVID-19 outbreak, there has been a proliferation of ultraviolet UVC products. While there are many good companies out there using high-quality products and effective designs, there has also been a flood of low-quality junk and even completely fake UVC devices. As of this writing, there are few official standards for UVC germicidal lighting products, either bulbs or fixtures. Many companies have been manufacturing specialty ultraviolet lamps, ballasts, and luminaires for decades. However, it...
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Can You Use a Fluorescent Ballast for an Ultraviolet or Germicidal Bulb?
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How to Calculate UV-C Dose on a Surface
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When UV-C fixtures or handheld devices are used to sanitize surfaces and objects, it may be useful to determine the UV dose applied and comparing that to tables of dose requirements for deactivating microorganisms. Measure UV Intensity To get accurate dose data you need to start with a UV-C detector. The detector needs to display an intensity reading measured in microwatts per square centimeter (μW/cm² ). The Zenith detector is one example of a UV-C...
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That UVC LED You Bought on Amazon Probably Doesn't Work
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UVC Lighting Solutions for Navy Ships, Cruises, Yachts
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- Posted in Health, Ultraviolet Light
UVC Disinfection Lighting for Offices and Commercial Buildings
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Sometime in the future, whether it be a month, six months, or another year, offices and commercial buildings will reopen to employees and the public. One big change, though, is that both workers and visitors will expect a higher level of cleanliness for any building they walk into. Ultraviolet UVC lighting has been in use in commercial buildings for decades, but concern is growing over reducing airborne pathogens. Building owners, managers, and maintenance departments can...
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How UVC Lighting Can Help Make Public Gatherings Safer
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One of the concerns about reopening the economy is that, if large gatherings are allowed again, the COVID-19 strain of coronavirus may spread rapidly. This is a legitimate concern as historical outbreaks of serious or deadly diseases have occurred in places of large assembly where one person exposed an entire population. But with the greater awareness of sanitizing air and surfaces, UVC lighting systems can provide some protection and mitigate the risks of allowing public...
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Ultraviolet UVC Lighting for Hospitals and Patient Rooms
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- Posted in Health, Ultraviolet Light