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UV Sterilisation

Sanuvox proprietary Mercury Vapour Ultraviolet Lamps produce two UV wavelengths. UVC (Germicidal 254nm) and UVV (Oxidizing 187nm) pure fused quartz glass that are combined into one single UV Lamp emitter.

UVC energy attacks the DNA of a cell, penetrating the cell membrane, breaking the DNA structure of the microorganism, inhibiting reproduction. UVC is effective in destroying biological contaminants and odours such as mould, bacteria and viruses.

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends this method for destroying viruses such as tuberculosis. UVV (Vacuum UV) is used for Oxidization; this is the portion of the Lamp that will destroy chemicals and odours, such as cigarette smoke, VOCs, diesel fumes, formaldehyde, amongst others.

Both UV wavelengths work together to destroy thousands of biological and chemical contaminants that continually circulate within the building’s envelope.

The Importance of Reflection

All patented Sanuvox Ultraviolet Air Purifiers and CoilCleaners use Aluminium Reflectors to direct the UV Energy where needed most.

Select Sanuvox systems use an Aluminium Reflecting Tube which contains the UV Energy making for a concentrated dose of UV, while Sanuvox UV CoilCleaners use Parabolic Aluminium Reflectors to direct the UV Energy.

The use of Aluminium Reflectors is an integral part of Sanuvox proprietary systems. By using Reflectors, Sanuvox is able to maximize virtually all the UV energy, either by concentrating the UV energy, or by directing the UV energy.

A flashlight or a car’s headlight uses a Reflector to direct the Light where needed most. UV energy is no different; a Reflector is needed to maximize UV efficiency and intensity.

Aluminium has one of the highest co-efficiencies of reflectance at >85%.