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What you should know before purchasing germicidal UVC equipment

What you should know before purchasing germicidal UVC equipment

Whether or not a product will be effective against Coronavirus is dependent on a few factors: the length of time the virus is exposed to UV, the intensity of the irradiation, and the wavelength of the UV radiation. With that in mind, here are a few things to look out for when purchasing germicidal UVC equipment.

CDC Guidelines and UV light

CDC Guidelines and UV light

The CDC recommends a few solutions to lower the likelihood of transmission:

  • Increasing airflow by using portable high-efficiency particulate air filtration systems

  • Using natural ventilation when possible

  • Using ultraviolet germicidal irradiation as a supplement to help inactivate the virus

The brightness you see versus the brightness you read about: on light levels, LEDs, and the shortcomings of the lumen

The brightness you see versus the brightness you read about: on light levels, LEDs, and the shortcomings of the lumen

The industry uses a measure called the "lumen" to measure light volume across light sources. Based on our installations, we believe the better quality the light, the "brighter" a lumen appears. Here we'll explore why we think the lumen fails to indicate brightness properly where LEDs are concerned and what we do about it.

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