Does UV light in AC really work?

Proper air filtration is the first line of defense against the circulation of microbes within your HVAC system. With the right conditions and proper installation, UV lights can be very effective at killing viruses, mold, and bacteria.

How long do UV lights for AC last?

Typically, a UV lamp being used primarily to disinfect the air circulating through a home or small office should be replaced every 9000 hours or approximately every 12 months.

How much do HVAC UV lights cost?

Coil UV lights have a light cost ranging between $60-$285, an installation cost ranging between $100-$225, a lamp cost between $10-$60 and an energy cost between $15-$30.

How much does it cost to run a UV light?

If you have a 60 spotlight on for 14 hours at full power, and a 16W UV tube for 14 hours, the total power = 74. or 1.036kWh which is also 1.036 units of electricty. If electricity costs 12p per unit and you use 1.036 units per day then your running costs will be about 12p per day.

Where do you put UV light in HVAC?

The best location to install a UV light if in the A-shape is above, center, and downstream of the coil. This allows the A/C ultraviolet light to shine the most amount of light on the coil, while killing some of the airborne microbes. The second best location is below the evaporator coil (if there is room).

Do UV lamps get hot?

Conventional UV lamps produce a substantial amount of heat which is then transferred to the flow of the water. This leads to the heating of the process water and elevated heat can lead to quartz sleeve fouling.

Are UV-C air Sanitizers Safe?

It’s questionable. The biggest issue with UV purifiers is that they emit varying levels of ozone. Even very small amounts of ozone in the air may result in chest pain, coughing, shortness of breath, and throat irritation. The UV-C radiation itself is also a concern if improperly handled.

What is the smell after using UV-C light?

As the lights continue to shine, the UV-C will produce ozone that will be distributed throughout your house when the furnace starts. Most people will smell ozone at concentrations around 0.01 parts of ozone to a million parts of air; that is 0.01 ppm.

Does UV light damage electronics?

In short, UV-C Light Disinfection does not degrade or wear down cellphone/laptop electronics over time in any way. Unlike harsh cleaning agents, such as alcohol or bleach based solutions, UV-C Light Disinfection does not corrode the efficacy of the touch screen or interior electronics of the cell phone at all.

Does UV light damage plastic?

Damage by UV radiation is commonly the main reason for the discoloration of dyes and pigments, weathering, yellowing of plastics, loss of gloss and mechanical properties (cracking), sun burnt skin, skin cancer, and other problems associated with UV light.

How can you tell if your UV light is working?

If you’re using a card, the yellow area in the middle of the dosimeter changes color based on intensity. If you’re using a sticker, the sticker will change color based on intensity. This will tell you if you the dose is strong enough to kill or inactivate certain viruses and bacteria.

What is the lightstick and Lightstick plus UV?

The improved germicidal UV-C output, allows the Lightstick and Lightstick Plus, when properly installed in the HVAC system, to reduce specific targeted bacteria, mold, and viruses where the light shines. The new Lightstick and Lightstick Plus UV are a development collaboration between Dust Free and the leading UV lamp manufacturer in Europe.

What is ozone free Lightstick?

Ozone-free. When properly installed and operated continuously, the Lightstick and Lightstick Plus dose cooling coils, drain pans, and duct surfaces with germicidal UV energy 24/7 where the light shines. 24V power module.

What is the power output of a light stick?

Electrical: 24V (Expanded range ballast: 20V-32V), 50/60Hz, 1.4A. 3000V surge protection. 3ft power cord. 4ft lamp cord. Lamp Life: Lightstick Plus – 18,000 hr. Lightstick – 9,000 hr.