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re: Anyone Installed a UV bulb inside your air ducts?
Posted on 3/8/16 at 8:37 am to upgrayedd
Posted on 3/8/16 at 8:37 am to upgrayedd
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UV light is sometimes used to destroy pathogens in water, so it makes sense it could be used to destroy pathogens in air.
No it doesn't. What do you base that huge leap on?
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Posted on 3/8/16 at 8:38 am to upgrayedd
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This is regarding the installation of a UV light.
Fluorescent light =/= UV light
That's what I was thinking... UV light kills off organic pathogens/allergens like mold spores and pollen.
Posted on 3/8/16 at 8:39 am to Artie Rome
Yes UV light. That's what I meant. Sounds like my instincts are right and this isn't really worth it.
Posted on 3/8/16 at 8:39 am to Artie Rome
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No it doesn't. What do you base that huge leap on?
Are you saying UV light isn't used to destroy pathogens in water?
Posted on 3/8/16 at 8:40 am to Tiger Ryno
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Listen when the technician told me about it I had the same reaction
I understand UV light kills things; however, do you realize how strong that thing has to be....
Sounds like he was trying to sell you something you don't need...
They use this devise, in the hospital where I work, to disinfect pt rooms, it's called an Iris.. It's basically a tanning bed turned inside out.. That thing puts out so much heat, it smells like it's almost burning dust in the room...
This post was edited on 3/8/16 at 8:43 am
Posted on 3/8/16 at 8:42 am to upgrayedd
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Are you saying UV light isn't used to destroy pathogens in water?
I am saying I don't see anything to confirm that UV light kills pathogens in air ducts.
Posted on 3/8/16 at 8:43 am to Artie Rome
I haven't looked into the research either. I'm just saying it's possible.
Posted on 3/8/16 at 8:45 am to upgrayedd
Lot's of things are possible. And this salesman is selling just that, a possibility. If OP isn't chronically sick with respiratory illness, why are we even talking about this?
Posted on 3/8/16 at 8:47 am to Tiger Ryno
Work with two HVAC experts. They do not work. Do not get it. Change ur filter regularly and keep it dry. This is a salesman trying to get ur money
Posted on 3/8/16 at 8:48 am to upgrayedd
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I haven't looked into the research either. I'm just saying it's possible.
It's possible, it's a legit thing... now the effectiveness of it, that's up for debate.
Just do a quick google search for UV air purifier, there are companies in BR that will install, or you can buy one off of Amazon.
Posted on 3/8/16 at 8:49 am to Prominentwon
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I'm sure he was glad to tell you about it and make more money off of you.
Dude, UV lights have been known to have airborne allergen killing properties. Just like how mold won't grow in direct sunlight, UV lights emit many of the same properties as Sunlight and kill mold and bacteria.
Posted on 3/8/16 at 8:50 am to Artie Rome
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micro-organisms thrive in light
There's a difference in light and UV light though.
Posted on 3/8/16 at 8:51 am to stout
It's science
Posted on 3/8/16 at 8:51 am to Tiger Ryno
Hospital grade MERV rated filters FTW.
Posted on 3/8/16 at 8:52 am to Hangover Haven
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I understand UV light kills things; however, do you realize how strong that thing has to be....
UV lights are used in tissue and cell culture laboratories around the world for this exact same reason. UV light at very specific parameters is an excellent method of sterilization. On the other hand, the lights need to be changed very frequently because as soon as the output drops out of those very specific parameters then it is worthless. In labs, they are supposed to be inspected every 3 months and are usually not sterilizing very well by 6 months.
Posted on 3/8/16 at 8:53 am to LSUBoo
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It's possible, it's a legit thing... now the effectiveness of it, that's up for debate.
This is correct. UV Light will kill mold and bacteria. How effective one UV light filter is in an HVAC system is debatable.
There are companies selling "voodoo" behind the technology by offering handheld UV lights and other products to disinfect but it's reasonable to assume those wouldn't be powerful enough to do anything. That doesn't mean UV lights will not kill mold and bacteria though.
Posted on 3/8/16 at 8:58 am to Artie Rome
You're one angry little bastard
Posted on 3/8/16 at 9:00 am to ThreauxDown11
Thanks thread down.
Posted on 3/8/16 at 9:00 am to upgrayedd
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You're one angry little bastard
But I'm not. I'm a sweet guy. I don't want Ryno to waste his money...that's all.
Posted on 3/8/16 at 9:01 am to guedeaux
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UV lights are used in tissue and cell culture laboratories around the world for this exact same reason.
They are also used in commercial marijuana indoor grow houses to keep mold from forming on the crops.
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