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What is “Upper-Room Germicidal UV Disinfection”?

Also known by various names such as “upper-room germicidal UV irradiation (UVGI)” and “GUV”. The names may sound complex but the idea and the technology is really quite simple. The purpose of this technology is to help reduce viral and bacterial loads of indoor air by applying germicidal UV light to the upper portion of […]

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Why is Germicidal UV Effective Against Virus and Bacteria?

Germicidal UV light at the 254nm wavelength (in the UV-C  band of the electromagnetic spectrum) has been used for decades to kill virus and bacterial pathogens,  and it works both for disinfection of drinking water and for disinfecting indoor air. The chemical-free nature of UV disinfection technology is one of the most popular features of […]

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The Silent Sentry – 24/7 Defense Against the Air-Borne Virus

Using Passive UV Air Disinfection Fixtures at Home and at Work It’s important to understand how best to use a UV Air Disinfection fixture to help sterilize and sanitize your indoor air. A passive system like the Wyckomar UV-Air250 or the UV-Air1500 will operate silently to provide a “disinfection zone” in the upper room air […]

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Part 2 – Understanding Disinfection

The current pandemic has made us all more cautious in our daily routine. We are much more conscious of the need for disinfecting surfaces so virus particles cannot remain viable for very long. The concept of disinfection must also be extended to other common areas of our lives such as the water we drink and […]

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Part 1 – Multiple Barriers

The current virus pandemic is forcing us all to be more concerned with our daily routine from the perspective of keeping ourselves and our family safe and healthy. Many believe that the COVID virus will be with us for an extended period of time regardless of wether or not a vaccine is successfully deployed around […]