UVC light, in the range of 254 nanometers (nm), has been proven to rapidly eliminate harmful germs, including bacteria and viruses. UVC lamps are used in many germicidal applications, such as surface, air, and water sterilization. Restaurants benefit from food irradiation, an FDA-approved method for disinfecting food and preventing foodborne illnesses. UV lamps also provide solutions for air purification in establishments and the sterilization of surfaces in many areas, such as food storage areas, freezers, and kitchen equipment.
The UV lamps in commercial kitchen hood extractors provide the added benefit of helping to break down fat and prevent grease build-up. Through a process called ozonolysis, UV energy causes a chemical reaction that alters the organic compounds of fat and prevents the accumulation of fat in the exhaust system of the kitchen hood. There are many types of air sterilization systems that can be installed in any residential, commercial, or industrial building.
UV air purification
is very effective in eliminating harmful airborne viruses, and UV HVAC systems help to automatically clean and purify the air.UVC lamps in disinfecting water are highly effective and eliminate some harmful microorganisms that chlorine does not eliminate. UV light disinfects liquids in the food and beverage industry, such as sugary syrups and liquid sweeteners, which can be a breeding ground for harmful microorganisms. UV light in the food and beverage processing industry is widely used to eliminate harmful microorganisms in a variety of applications. UV light is used in many food industry applications because it is completely safe, requires little maintenance and does not require the use of any chemicals or pesticides.
UV lamps can effectively eliminate viruses such as E. Coli and Salmonella, as well as many other microbes that cause food spoilage. UVC germicidal lamps also prevent insect infestations on fruits and vegetables and help prevent imported fruit from bringing insects to the country. Germicidal UVC lamps have been proven to eliminate many viruses and bacteria, molds and spores, as well as fungi and yeasts.
The FDA approved the use of food irradiation starting in 1963 for the treatment of yeasts and flours to prevent contamination by insects. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has studied the safety of foods treated with UV radiation for more than 30 years and has found that it is a completely safe process. In addition to the FDA, the U. S., Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the World Health Organization (WHO) have approved UV irradiation of foods as safe.
UV light disinfection systems address these numerous operations in the food industry and others. Be sure to work with a quality UV lamp supplier to achieve maximum performance with your food irradiation equipment. An experienced UVC germicidal lamp supplier will provide you with the right lamps to successfully treat your food or beverage application. LightSources is a leading supplier of UVC germicidal lamps, which are used in food sterilization with UV light and in many other disinfection applications around the world.
We offer high quality germicidal lamps and innovative solutions tailored to specific configurations. Our design and lighting engineers have experience in lamp design and UV radiation, and have developed custom phosphor blends to provide effective solutions for virtually any germicidal application. Our low-pressure lamps provide maximum efficiency by converting 40% of electrical energy into UVC radiation at an accuracy of 254 nm. Our low-pressure mercury lamps provide high performance over a long lifespan of up to 13,000 hours.
Amalgam lamps have been shown to produce up to three times more UVC emissions than comparable lamps, with a constant output at varying temperatures ranging from 4° to 48° C. Our patented pellet amalgam technology provides high performance even under power attenuation conditions. MPUV lamps have undergone significant technological improvements in recent years, as they provide UVC germicidal properties, in addition to the popular UV curing processes. MPUV lamps are found in many applications, including air purification and water sterilization processes.
UV air purifiers can be connected to your existing air conditioning system using a non-invasive installation. This addition can improve your restaurant's indoor air quality. You can also use a UV lamp to keep the surfaces of several rooms in your restaurant clean. It all comes down to investing in the safety of your customers by disinfecting the surfaces they touch, the air they breathe, the food they eat and the kitchen they come from.
Regular maintenance helps maximize the life expectancy of an UV light installation while keeping energy costs low. It is extremely important to ensure that it is impossible to see the UV lamp once it is installed in the air conditioning system. Installing a UV lamp for HVAC is no easy task; however, with careful planning and attention to detail, homeowners can rest assured that their “house of cards” will remain standing even under pressure. That means that when your oven or central air conditioning system blows air through your home, the UV light will turn on when no air is circulating and the light will turn off to conserve energy.
When installing an HVAC UV lamp, homeowners should look for product warranties, as well as consider any special considerations they may have to consider, for example, how often the bulb should be replaced. The advancement of HVAC UV light installations presents a viable solution for improving energy efficiency and, at the same time, creating healthier living spaces in all types of buildings around the world. Installing HVAC UV lights involves placing them inside existing ducts at strategic points in the system so that they can effectively irradiate all parts of an indoor space and, at the same time, avoid direct exposure to occupants. Recent studies have shown that more than 60% of homeowners choose to install an HVAC UV lamp on their own rather than hiring a professional.
