Germicidal Lamps

Germicidal ultraviolet lamps have a useful life of between 5000 and 9000 hrs which is approximately 6 to 12 months. This will vary depending on the installation/use and also the average lamp life quoted by the manufacturer.

After this time, the amount of useful UV-C light will decrease even though the lamp may still be providing light. It is essential that your UV lamp is changed at this time to ensure maximum security of disinfection in your system.

If you are unsure when to replace your UV Lamp, contact ELC Lamps for more information.

Direct exposure to UV-C light can cause eye injuries and burns to the skin. You should never look directly into a UV-C lamp source. Typically, injury risk is more significant when a UV system has not been installed correctly or is being used by an untrained person.

Additionally, some UV-C lamps generate Ozone which can cause irritation to the airways. 

Germicidal lamps are used for air purification, water disinfection and sterilizing hard surfaces. They emit high-intensity UV-C Light which kills 99.9% of bacteria, viruses and other harmful pathogens.  Research has shown that UV-C light can effectively kill SARS-CoV-2 or other coronaviruses in liquids, in the air and on surfaces. 

Microorganisms reproduce through a process called binary fission, where a single bacterium will replicate both its internal and exterior parts, with the cell eventually splitting into two.

A germicidal lamp works by deactivating the DNA of bacteria, viruses and protozoa that reside on surfaces, in water or in food. The UV light emitted from these lamps is absorbed and their ability to multiply is destroyed, removing the risks posed by pathogens.