does it really kill germs? i know tests where done on some uv lights and thay did not kill any germs.
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Not that I can tell. I am one of the jerks that bought this and feel I was ripped off
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I'm not certain, since I don't have access to a test lab to do a count on test swab cultures. From what I know, the principle is sound, but I can't independently vary it. According to the directions that come with the wand, you have to expose the surface for a constant 5 to 10 minutes to get a 99% kill. Lesser times will give you a lower bacteria kill. Hope this helps.
264896
So how much LUX (watts/sqm) does it emit and what wavelength do the UV C have? thank you
264897
There are two types of UV light...you want the short wave not the long wave. The long wave UV is for disco dancing and makes you look silly--the short wave kills bacteria. UVc kills bacteria--it is short wave.
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Not really sure. The model I bought is pretty sketchy. I suspect a better model would do the trick-don't go cheap.
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As far as I know bulb only produces uv light. I have mine installed just above the evaporator coils because I had read somewhere that it would help kill any mold growing on the coils but you can also install near the return air duct.
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I do not know if the lamp is working. I assume it is. It does get quite hot when you are using it. The lamp does have a bluish tinge. I've been trying not to look at the light though because it's supposed to be bad to do so. I wish I could test the lamp on some bacteria/virus on agar cultures. Sorry I couldn't be more help.
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This product works great on mold! Obviously you need to find the source of the mold, but the ozone feature kills mold, mildew & bacteria. My mold problem was so bad in the basement that we could smell it 2 floors up. There is no more mold growth & now the basement is the freshest room in the house - this product is worth every penny!!
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It's extremely powerful and makes my eyes and throat sting when I am in the house unless it is in my basement. Even then, ozone leaks upstairs to my daughter's room and bothers her in there, so I only do it when she's gone or I am leaving the house. It strongly cautions you to do it away from people and is probably stick to that, knowing how it makes me feel to breathe it in. It does kill mold spores, yes. But I believe you need to run it for 24 hours to thoroughly kill the spores.
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It does kill spider mites. It produces small amount of Ozone to kill any bacteria and microscopic organism. It also eliminates any cooking smell and bathroom odor. Run only few minutes until you smell ozone in the air. Ozone smells like mild bleach. Don't leave it on and leave the house unless the house is very large. I normally fog the house with insecticide to kill spider and mites.
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This in--line sterilizer is carefully constructed so that you can not directly see the UV light and damage your eyes. I would not suggest taking it apart and trying to light the bulb. With that being said, I believe this bulb is able to sterilize the water because the water is routed around the bulb in a shallow column. This allows the UV rays to penetrate all of the water. It would not be as effective on the surface.
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Yes it kills mold spores. It is a high concentration ozone and should not be used in an occupied room as ozone is a lung and mucous membrane irritant. I believe the manual says to leave the room unoccupied for forty-five minutes after completion of ozone treatment. There is a smell of ozone that lingers for quite some time as in a couple of hours or so that some of my family finds annoying. After that time the air is quite fresh as the ozone converts back to oxygen. Even in our unfinished 150 year old brick and dirt floored basement feels fresh. It has drastically cut down on any mold problems in that space.
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I don't know, I can only answer for how it has worked for me. I also have another small travel LED that I have the same issue with. For the people that it doesn't cure are the same ones that don't cure in the other lamp, but they cure in the UV. This is only my experience.
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I did not see any real difference from using this product or others like it. Instead I bought a small UV sterilizer for about $40.00 and it did the trick. The sterilizer killed the bacteria bloom and the water is now crystal clear. It doesn't kill the good bacteria in the filters and gravel just and bacteria floating in the water. I now have these small sterilizers in all 3 of my tanks. Green Killing Machine Internal 9 Watt UV Sterilizer with Power Head or SunSun JUP-23 13W UV Sterilizer Submersible Pump They actually work quite well I did not see any real difference from using this product or others like it. Instead I bought a small UV sterilizer for about $40.00 and it did the trick. The sterilizer killed the bacteria bloom and the water is now crystal clear. It doesn't kill the good bacteria in the filters and gravel just and bacteria floating in the water. I now have these small sterilizers in all 3 of my tanks. Green Killing Machine Internal 9 Watt UV Sterilizer with Power Head or SunSun JUP-23 13W... » Read More I did not see any real difference from using this product or others like it. Instead I bought a small UV sterilizer for about $40.00 and it did the trick. The sterilizer killed the bacteria bloom and the water is now crystal clear. It doesn't kill the good bacteria in the filters and gravel just and bacteria floating in the water. I now have these small sterilizers in all 3 of my tanks. Green Killing Machine Internal 9 Watt UV Sterilizer with Power Head or SunSun JUP-23 13W UV Sterilizer Submersible Pump They actually work quite well « Show Less
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Moths are attracted to the UV light. I have my Flowtron mounted inside a milking parlor so I don't get many moths. If you mount it outside you will probably see more moths killed.
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I don't know your reason for purchase but I got this to kill mold in an old mobile home we bought? it did remove some but as for the claim that it will linger and kill the source I don't think so.
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I thoroughly UV scanned my mattress and even though I could not see any mites, I think that it did. The UV scanners are good and I know that they do kill mold. I had a leather handbag that was covered with white mold/mildew and I cleaned it with a liquid cleaner that removed the mold/mildew but you could still smell it and I used the UV wand on it and it eliminated all odors and it remained mold/mildew free. Works good on shoes also.
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"Germs" is a term that includes many different organisms. Bacteria, fungi, viruses, and protozoa often all get lumped into this category. There are good (beneficial) organisms as well as dangerous ones. Unfortunately, the beneficial and harmful ones do not follow any specific pattern of fluorescing or not fluorescing under UV light. I've had lots of fun looking at dust under blacklight. You would be amazed at how much of it lights up-- including bits of paper.
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There are some lab tests on the internet about the "kill tests" of certain bacteria/viruses. This is what is important about colloidal silver and how FAST it attacks the bacteria, not the strength really. I read the test ratings on the colloidal silver website and this one was the best product for the results. There are other ones out there.
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JNH sells a bulb that is supposed to "ionize" the air to clean it, but frankly, I am not sure it does anything. I am also not sure it needs "sterilizing." It is wood and it heats up to 140 degrees in dry heat. Not ideal conditions for germs to live. We only sit on towels and my husband and I are the only ones using it. That said, we have scrubbed it with a spray disinfectant but honestly, I do not feel it needs frequent cleaning.
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It doesn't bother humans. I don't think you could even get a suntan from the ultraviolet it puts out but it kills a whole lot of bugs!