How UV Lights Can Improve Your Air Quality

• 室内空气质量

什么是紫外线?
Ultraviolet (UV) lights can be used to kill microorganisms such as viruses, 细菌, 模具 and fungi. They first found commercial popularity for use in water treatment facilities to remove 模具, mildew and other biological contaminants from water and surrounding equipment. The technology was then introduced into the 世界杯足彩app下载 market in order to help prevent the spread of infectious disease in hospitals, doctor’s offices and other medical facilities. 由于它的有效性, it has become more widespread in both commercial and residential 世界杯足彩app下载 applications. 

世界杯足彩app下载的紫外线灯是如何工作的?
在住宅应用方面, we typically install the UV light (commonly referred to as a “stick light”) near the coils to prevent 模具 or 细菌l growth. In addition to killing organic growth on the surface of the coil and housing, the UV light can also sanitize the air that crosses its path. 有足够的暴露, 这种光可以杀死空气中的细菌, 模具, fungi and some gases without restricting airflow. Because air must come into close contact with the light in order to be decontaminated by it, it has a less immediate effect on indoor air quality throughout the rest of the space. 

出于这个原因, we also recommend installing a REME HALO® UV light system in the supply side of the unit (in the ductwork) to further treat the air as it leaves the coil and eliminate any 模具 growth on the outside of the coil and supply plenum. The REME HALO® also releases hydroperoxides that actively attack viruses, 细菌, 模具, 挥发性有机化合物的仪器, 气味, allergens and other particulates/contaminants throughout the entire conditioned space. 
 
什么是氢过氧化物?
Hydrogen peroxide molecules (hydroperoxides) occur naturally in the atmosphere and help to clean the air. By releasing them into the indoor environment, the REME facilitates constant air purification throughout the conditioned space — killing up to 99% of viruses, 细菌 and 模具 and also reducing 气味. 作为一个额外的好处, the hydroperoxides also pass a charge to allergens — such as dust, 头皮屑, pollen and other particulates — which causes them to stick together and makes them easier to filter.  

We recommend keeping the fan on constantly or setting a circulating fan to come on every 30-45 minutes to help alleviate the build up of hydroperoxides in the duct system. This helps keep the air throughout the home clean at all times (not just when the system is operating) and also reduces the build up of hydroperoxides in the duct work, which can cause strong oxidation 气味 when the system first starts running.

氢过氧化物安全吗?
氢过氧化物和离子不一样. Hydroperoxides occur naturally and are not considered a health risk at normal levels. Conversely, uncontrolled ozone production or ionizing filters can have lasting health effects. For an in-depth information about hydroperoxides and oxidation, please refer directly to 环保组织.

世界杯足彩app下载紫外线灯的维护和安全
UV lights must be replaced every one to five years. The frequency will depend on the manufacturer’s recommendation for your particular model. Even though the light may still be on and visible, the effectiveness of the UV light declines drastically after the recommended useful life expectancy (5 years on the HALO LED™ model; 1-2 years on the REME HALO® model). 请参阅用户手册或询问您的 高效交流，电气 & 管道 technician for more information on UV light bulb life.

为了您的安全, do not look directly at a UV light when activated, 因为这会造成严重的眼睛损伤.

Why should you let 高效交流，电气 & 安装你的紫外线灯

• 正确的安装 ——我们的 训练有素的技术人员 are experienced with installing UV lights.
• 保修 – Customers have purchased REME HALO® and other UV light products online — only to find out later that only lights purchased and installed by licensed, authorized contractors carry the factory warranty. REME产品从亚马逊购买, for example — even if professionally installed — are not warrantied by the manufacturer.
• Comprehensive approach to indoor air quality –  A UV light is only a part of the process to improve your air quality. It is also important to have a good filtration system in place. This involves: 1) using the highest MERV rated filter that your system can accommodate (your qualified Efficient 世界杯足彩app下载 service technician can assist with recommendations), 2)保持过滤器清洁, 3) replacing them regularly and 4) ensuring your entire duct system is properly sealed through routine inspections.

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