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nickchinn
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Anyone use UV-C for sterilization?
#28615994 - 01/10/24 05:47 AM (17 days, 21 hours ago) |
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Probably posted before, looked around. I found a UV-C light on major online retailer (A-Z). Aparently these C wave black lights will kill fungal spores, viruses, bacteria. It interrupts DNA. As a HVAC tech. We sometimes install these lights in large units at hospitals in the air supply, but I ways thought it was a placebo to upcharge contractors. Since it’s $17 with a 4.7⭐️ at 1160 reviews, I feel like it worth turning on and leaving for 10 minutes in my work area. Some guy in the reviews said he tested it on his N95 masks and it works.
Anyone try this, or have honest feedback?
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Re: Anyone use UV-C for sterilization? [Re: nickchinn]
#28616004 - 01/10/24 06:17 AM (17 days, 21 hours ago) |
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I wouldn’t work under it. Like it claims, interrupts dna. My work area and grow area are in my walk in closet. I thought about mounting it to wall above my SAB. Turning on and walking away for 10 minutes. Then spraying down myself with alcohol like usual and turning off before I go in. At least killing a significant amount of spores prior to me walking in. I know it works. What I’m asking is: are home UV-C tube lights powerful enough to do this? $17? Before I stumbled on this I assumed a UV light powerful enough to sterilize an area is something you’d have to buy commercially. Just wondering if others have had success with this
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Re: Anyone use UV-C for sterilization? [Re: nickchinn]
#28619998 - 01/13/24 04:41 PM (14 days, 10 hours ago) |
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What I have researched, and I may be totally wrong, is a two step process.
step 1: UV-C light that produces O3 (OZONE) in the area on for 15-30 minutes [turning on outside of area to prevent exposure] killing and sanitizing everything in direct light as well as the OZONE killing everything in the shadows and underneath tables etc that can be "wafted up" or "stirred up" in the air just from movements.
step 2: UV-C light OZONE free that destroys OZONE [turning on for 30 minutes after step 1 light is turned off]. This returns the air to normal conditions so the individual can work without respiratory irritation.
This is simply a $17 addition to my new grow area. My previous work area was where ever I had space; computer desk, bathroom, kitchen island, etc. As an on and off grower since 2010, I've had many frustrating contams that just ruined everything.
Now that I've moved and have a walk in closet with my own personal space for my extracurricular activity, I want it to be clean, easy, and effective.
But most importantly "mad scientist" like fun, this is a hobby! so go big!
My Room plan:
Two single pole/single throw toggle switches (or simply home depot normal light switches) wired to the two UV-C lamps on ceiling and installed light switch height outside the closet next to door. One for each light. Red LEDs installed above each switch indicating which light is currently on. both switches will be additionally wired to a "Soviet Era" warning lamp likened to something in Chernobyl and a warning sign on door .
As an HVAC Installation, Service and Repair Technician, I have the skill and materials I need to wire this awesome "mad scientist lab", save the warning sign and lamp.
I also have installed these UV-C lights inside major air handling units in hospitals, military barracks, hotels, office buildings. Just about anywhere there are multiple rooms that share centralized air and the potential for stagnant humidity and moisture. The return portion of HVAC recycles the air through filters (the ones at walmart you always forget to replace every three months and I have to explain the importance of them) and in many cases, we have installed tubular UV-C lights after the filters to kill *ahem* MOLD SPORES small enough to pass through dust filters, before sending the climatized air back through the building. I wanted to empathize that I am not ignorant to this, I have not used this type of disinfectant procedure on a small level for personal use. $17 and an extra 45 minutes wait before walking into work area to me sounds worth it. I was just curious if anyone has had good results using this.
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Re: Anyone use UV-C for sterilization? [Re: nickchinn] 1
#28620832 - 01/14/24 11:03 AM (13 days, 16 hours ago) |
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I install it where the blueprints tell me. I’m not an architectural engineer by no means. I appreciate the attack on my trade as well. That is why I am here asking the question. I have installed it based on plans that have been approved by the government and hospital boards. To kill mold spores that pass through filters, and thought it would be a beneficial idea to my home setup. A simple yes it works or I haven’t seen any results would have been fine HelloImBob. “Please please stay away from it if you have to ask about it instead of understanding how it works and the dangers associated with it” if that is your philosophy on life, then maybe you shouldn’t go to advanced or auto zone and ask for help with replacing spark plugs. If you don’t understand it, just shut up and do what you know? How about you don’t discourage expansion of knowledge and learning new things. I’ll take your advice and next time I have to go to a house with a owner that has your type of attitude, I’ll say, “I can’t do it, I don’t understand and shouldn’t ask questions!” Literally, telling me to not educate myself and ask questions was pretty shitty.
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