How to use a bactericidal lamp?
For sanitary treatment of premises, objects, air and water, quartz is often used. This process involves the use of quartz or bactericidal lamps. What are their main differences and what is the principle of how to calculate the time of exposure to a bactericidal lamp? Let's consider in more detail in our article.
The difference between quartz and bactericidal lamp
Many people in our country often do not see the difference between quartz and bactericidal lamp and consider these words synonyms. Indeed, both devices have one goal-the fight against disease-causing viruses and bacteria. But the lights are functional. So, quartz lamps are used today mainly for the treatment of diseases and their prevention. How does a bactericidal lamp work? It destroys microbes in the air and on various surfaces.
Significant differences are in the configuration of lamps, which has a direct impact on their work:
- In the first, quartz version, the flask is made of glass-quartz. When used, this material emits large amounts of ozone. This substance adversely affects the human body. Therefore, one of the rules of quartz is to ventilate the room after the process. Externally, quartz lamps are distinguished by the presence of bands in the form of scratches on the surface of the bulb;
- Germicidal variant of the bulb is produced from boron-silicate UV glass. The material makes it possible to filter and not to pass ozone, so the device is called ozone-free. As a result, the room does not need to be ventilated. And although a small amount of ozone and its smell may be present, it does not harm.
How does a bactericidal lamp work?
When choosing a device, the question often arises “how to use a bactericidal lamp?” It should be taken into account the similarity with the quartz version of the design. The main feature of the device - boron-silicate UV glass. This component makes it possible to filter hard ozone, gives a soft ultraviolet radiation. They do not harm people who are in the room. Due to this, bactericidal lamps are used in different areas. They are used both professionally and in everyday conditions. After studying the instructions and available to understand how to use the bactericidal lamp in the room.
Popular applications:
- Medical institution;
- Food production;
- Educational institutions (kindergartens, schools, UNIVERSITIES);
- In swimming pools, water purification systems;
- Public buildings with a long stay of a large number of people.
There are several types of bactericidal lamps: for indoor and outdoor type, as well as the method of mounting on the wall, table or floor.
Features of quartz lamps
The design of quartz lamps is a sealed flask made of quartz, filled with inert gases and mercury. It is mercury in the form of drops that emits UV when heated. Quartz glass does not delay the release of ozone. There are several types of devices, mainly in the ability to emit radiation-from soft to hard.
Apply the device mainly for:
- sterilization of instruments;
- disinfection of products or water;
- in medical institutions (surgery, dermatology, therapy, etc.).
When using them, you should strictly follow the rules and regulations, so they are used more often in the professional sphere, and almost never used at home.
How to calculate the operating time of a bactericidal lamp?
How to calculate the work of a bactericidal lamp, it is important to know each user, especially at home. For household use it is better to choose a closed type lamp (recirculator). The radiation is generated by a built-in fan, evenly throughout the room.
The correct time calculation is determined by several units:
- The performance of the device;
- Surface volume;
- Time of an exit to the operating mode (T the exit that is specified in the passport).
Indicators are substituted in the formula:
operating time = room Volume / capacity per hour × 60 min + T output.
When choosing a lamp, you should clearly determine its purpose, know the main features of each type, calculate the time of action and know how often to use a bactericidal lamp or a more active, but tough quartz option. You can buy bactericidal and quartz lamps for disinfection in our online store Medika.