Germicidal UV and UVC Lighting
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With fear and concern permeating the business world, you need the very best and most knowledgeable professionals to analyze and manage your lighting needs to most effectively reduce or mitigate risks associated with Covid-19 or any other virus that might infect your environment, staff, or employees. 
We are in the business of UV lighting, which these days has taken on new importance due not only to the Covid-19 virus but to be better prepared for a future virus which will surely come along.
It seems almost all companies were caught off-guard with this Covid-19 thing, and rightfully so since we have never had such an extreme reaction to any virus in the past. A year before this hit, earmarking hard-earned money for virus protection would have seemed like a stretch. But most business owners will now be taking a very close look into how they can protect their workers and companies from such things in the future. While we cannot predict what the future will hold, we can be assured that there are good, strong protections that can be put in place that will necessarily provide for a safer and cleaner working or shopping environment. Even sports venues and other places where customers funnel through ticket counters have options to protect everyone and insure everything possible was done to create as safe an environment as possible. We are a group of professionals from science and business backgrounds who have spent decades either researching UVC and developing UV lighting products or in the business community helping companies outfit their offices, data centers, and even homes with the best and most efficient lighting possible. Our goal at Germicidal UV is to provide expert advice on lighting options, financial and auditing advice, education on the types of products and associated dangers of these products, and offering a large collection of different lighting fixtures, bulbs, and even robots that some might find effective in mitigating potential issues. We work with businesses and individuals. Please give us a call or send an email and we will be glad to offer our best advice to get your questions addressed. |
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Before jumping into looking at specific UV lighting, please read the very detailed explanation of the three types; A, B, and C, on our site to get a better understanding as to what these things mean and to consider how they might apply to the problem you are trying to solve. We will provide a brief explanation below, but will devote a whole page to their explanation since they can be quite complex to understand, particularly UVC. We also have a page devoted to how UVC specifically interacts with Covid-19 if you are interested to learn about that. And finally we will take a look at the newest robots that can wander around your offices in the after-hours when everyone is gone, emitting high levels of UVC light and potentially killing the virus wherever it resides as long as the light rays contact it. This technology has come a long way recently and is fascinating to look at, even if it does not directly apply to solving any problem you may have.
A brief summary of the types of UV lighting; UVA, UVB, and UVC
Germicidal UV Lighting: Is UV Radiation the Key to Killing the Coronavirus?
Sanitization seems to be a running theme these days. In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, people have become more aware of their surroundings and increasingly leery of touching objects if they don’t know where they’ve been. There’s no way of knowing whose hands have brushed across grocery cart handles and items in the supermarket. Public handrails, gas pumps, door handles, and countless other surfaces that can harbor germs pose unseen hazards as well.
To make matters worse, cold and flu season is right around the corner, and so many strains of these viruses exist, the medical world can’t keep up with them. Strep throat, stomach bugs, and an ever-growing list of other ailments also continues to circulate. Because of all this, the search is on for effective protective measures. Some say UV light may be the answer.
What Is UV Light?
Ultraviolet light is a form of electromagnetic radiation that comes from the sun. It gives us beautiful, golden tans and makes certain plants and minerals glow. UV radiation causes white t-shirts to stand out under a black light and gives glow-in-the-dark pigments their eerie radiance when the lights go out. It’s also used in numerous other applications, from hardening gel fingernail polish to regulating bodily functions in reptiles.
All those aspects shine a positive light on UV radiation, but it certainly has its downsides as well. It’s responsible for sunburns, premature skin aging, withered plants, reduced crop yields, and faded automotive upholstery to name a few of its harmful effects. UV light is also a known cause of certain types of cancer, such as melanoma.
UV light is invisible to humans because it falls into a portion of the spectrum that’s beyond our sight range. Three types of UV radiation exist: UV-A, UV-B, and UV-C. Each one has a different range of wavelengths and generates its own set of effects. Each type of UV light is also progressively more dangerous than the last. Fortunately, the most detrimental form of this radiation doesn’t reach the Earth’s surface, and the least destructive is the one we’re most often exposed to.
How Does UV Light Work?
UV light works in several ways. For curing paint, hardening nail polish, and similar processes, it activates certain molecules in specially designed finishes to create a chemical reaction. When it comes to faded furniture and cracked upholstery, this type of radiation breaks down the chemical bonds in materials.
In terms of eliminating germs, UV radiation’s potential lies in its destructive nature. It actually sparks a chemical reaction within cells’ DNA that destroys their ability to repair themselves. This is the same force that causes human cells to mutate and become cancerous.
All that being said, simply spending a few minutes in the sun won’t kill the coronavirus or other pathogens for that matter. Studies indicate only one type of UV light actually destroys germs, and it’s the one that’s blocked out by Earth’s atmosphere. As such, UV light sanitizers use highly focused, artificially created forms of this particular type of UV radiation to generate their potentially protective effects.
Sanitization seems to be a running theme these days. In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, people have become more aware of their surroundings and increasingly leery of touching objects if they don’t know where they’ve been. There’s no way of knowing whose hands have brushed across grocery cart handles and items in the supermarket. Public handrails, gas pumps, door handles, and countless other surfaces that can harbor germs pose unseen hazards as well.
To make matters worse, cold and flu season is right around the corner, and so many strains of these viruses exist, the medical world can’t keep up with them. Strep throat, stomach bugs, and an ever-growing list of other ailments also continues to circulate. Because of all this, the search is on for effective protective measures. Some say UV light may be the answer.
What Is UV Light?
Ultraviolet light is a form of electromagnetic radiation that comes from the sun. It gives us beautiful, golden tans and makes certain plants and minerals glow. UV radiation causes white t-shirts to stand out under a black light and gives glow-in-the-dark pigments their eerie radiance when the lights go out. It’s also used in numerous other applications, from hardening gel fingernail polish to regulating bodily functions in reptiles.
All those aspects shine a positive light on UV radiation, but it certainly has its downsides as well. It’s responsible for sunburns, premature skin aging, withered plants, reduced crop yields, and faded automotive upholstery to name a few of its harmful effects. UV light is also a known cause of certain types of cancer, such as melanoma.
UV light is invisible to humans because it falls into a portion of the spectrum that’s beyond our sight range. Three types of UV radiation exist: UV-A, UV-B, and UV-C. Each one has a different range of wavelengths and generates its own set of effects. Each type of UV light is also progressively more dangerous than the last. Fortunately, the most detrimental form of this radiation doesn’t reach the Earth’s surface, and the least destructive is the one we’re most often exposed to.
How Does UV Light Work?
UV light works in several ways. For curing paint, hardening nail polish, and similar processes, it activates certain molecules in specially designed finishes to create a chemical reaction. When it comes to faded furniture and cracked upholstery, this type of radiation breaks down the chemical bonds in materials.
In terms of eliminating germs, UV radiation’s potential lies in its destructive nature. It actually sparks a chemical reaction within cells’ DNA that destroys their ability to repair themselves. This is the same force that causes human cells to mutate and become cancerous.
All that being said, simply spending a few minutes in the sun won’t kill the coronavirus or other pathogens for that matter. Studies indicate only one type of UV light actually destroys germs, and it’s the one that’s blocked out by Earth’s atmosphere. As such, UV light sanitizers use highly focused, artificially created forms of this particular type of UV radiation to generate their potentially protective effects.
We would be happy to discuss your needs and options with you. Please give is a call at 804-531-4850 for a free consultation.
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Our analysts and scientists can look at any environment and make recommendations on the types and placement of lights to most effectively reduce the chances that a virus will survive.
There are a variety of lighting options and mounting options for every environment. With even some good pictures of your areas of concern, we can provide our best recommendations. Financial/Auditing AdviceWe can assess your energy usage from an Introductory or Deep Level analysis perspective.
The Introductory analysis will provide you with information on opportunities to reduce costs and the environmental impact you are having, as well as identifying operational and safety issues. This is a complimentary service. The Deep Level analysis will provide you with a fully actionable report detailing items such as: Drawing and spec sheets Available rebates, tax implications, and grants for the project A full project management plan |
A few of the products we offer:
UV Germicidal Sanitation including Bulbs, Disinfectants, UV Water Purification, Sanitizers, Air Conditioning Ultraviolet Purifiers, Room Sanitizers, UV Ballasts, etc. UV Curing Lamps, Handheld Systems, UV Ovens, Conveyors, Booths, Carts, and Mountable Systems. A whole array of Sensors and Meters to choose from. Metering SolutionsThe most effective way for a business to truly understand all the costs and implications surrounding its energy usage is with careful, detailed metering. The building is monitored 24x7 by sophisticated devices that report real-time over secure Internet connections providing up to the minute actionable data. This is vastly superior to periodic maintenance checks, using the full power of today's most up to date technologies to mitigate risk and manage costs.
Please give us a call at 804-531-4850 if you are interested in learning more about this cost-saving option and we will provide you with write-ups and extensive detail. |
Give us a call at 804-531-4850 for questions about our products/services and to get a quote.
Summary
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For any questions involving the use of any kind of UV light, and particularly when it involves the use of UVC light to kill or manage Covid-19, please give is a call to discuss the options. This is a very dangerous light that can be extremely harmful to humans and must be dealt with from a position of knowledge. We have a lot of experience with this light in many different types of environments and would be happy to provide you with a free quote detailing your options.
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We are also well versed in monitoring, metering, smart building accommodation, and financials, cost analysis, and environmental impact regarding the use of UV lighting in your offices or factories. This is what we do, and we do it well. We feel certain you would be very satisfied with our products and services and level of professionalism.
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