Air Pal Spectra germicidal lamps
Air
Duct Cleaning is delighted to be able to offer Air Pal Spectra germicidal
lamp systems designed to protect your family from germs and viruses that
are spread by your heating and air conditioning system.
These special lamp reduce airborne allergens that can aggravate sinus, nasal, and respiratory problems.
Available in two models (ozone and non-ozone), the operate continuously -- not just when your furnace or air conditioner's blower motor is running.
Ultraviolet germicidal lamps have
been used for more than 40 years in hospitals.
Safe and effective without chemicals
According to the American Lung Association, a significant segment of the US population suffers from allergies caused by bio-areosols -- mold spores, bacteria, and viruses are examples of bio-aerosols.
Your heating and air-conditioning ventilation ducts and filters breed and circulate germs, viruses, and allergy-causing mold spores. These germs include cold viruses, staph, strep, and influenza.
Filters and other air cleaning devices are not totally effective in removing bio-aerosols and in many cases worsen the problem.
The Air Pal Spectra is professionally installed by your heating and air conditioning contractor. It measures less than 8 x 10 inches and is less than 3 inches thick. Powered by regular 110-volt household current, it usually requires no additional wiring.
The device has a dual lamp design and is installed at the cold air return of your system.
As the air passes the lamps, the UV lights silently destroy or inhibit colony formation of the airborne germs and viruses.
The Air Pal Spectra works continuously, 24 hours per day, 365 days per year, yet uses no more power than a 60-watt light bulb.
Tested technology
UV lighting has been used for germicidal purposes for over 40 years. General Electric and Westinghouse Electric tested and utilized the technology.
Today germicidal UV lights are used in hospitals, commercial buildings, and food processing plants.
Aquatron has developed the Air Pal Spectra to bring this affordable technology to your home. By applying proven UV light technology and state-of-the-art design engineering, Aquatron's Air Pal is both safe and effective.
The Air Pal Spectra operates at all times. Many other devices only work when your furnace's blower motor is on. With Air Pal's continuous operation, you get optimal lamp life and greater germicidal effectiveness.
It's fighting germs all the time
UV light has a cumulative effect on the microbes that pass by Air Pal's Spectra lamps. Those germs and viruses that are not killed during the first pass will sustain some damage and will be eliminated after subsequent passes.
In many instances, the damage to the microbe disrupts its ability to reproduce. This is important as a single bacteria can reproduce to hundreds of thousands or even millions of microbes in just 24 hours. Even the most efficient air filters lack complete germicidal effectiveness.
The Air Pal Spectra is designed to reduce or eliminate the germs that are circulated by your heating/air conditioning system and cause illness and allergies.
We have taken proven UV light technology and designed effective and safe, state-of-theart products that are unsurpassed.
Special consideration has gone into our designs to ensure that no human exposure to the UV light is possible when properly installed and maintained by your heating contractor. With our patented cartridge design, the lamps are deactivated when detached from the main housing.
The Air Pal Spectra rids your air of many of those bio-aerosols that can cause illness and allergies. The process is completely natural and environmentally friendly as no chemicals are used.
Frequently asked questions
How does the Air Pal Spectra work?
The Air Pal Spectra TM is installed at the cold air return of your heating/air conditioning system. There are two specially engineered lamps that emit UV light which greatly reduces or eliminates germs and viruses circulated by your system.
What kind of germs and viruses are affected?
The Air Pal Spectra TM is effective against virtually any airborne microbe including rhinoviruses (colds), influenza, staph, and strep.
How does germicidal UV light kill microorganisms?
UV light destroys microbes by being absorbed by the proteins within the microorganism. After absorption the UV light destroys the microbe or inactivates the DNA which prevents the microbe from reproducing. A microbe is considered destroyed when it can no longer reproduce.
Has this technology been tested?
Yes. Both Westinghouse Electric and General Electric conducted laboratory tests on the germicidal effectiveness of UV lights on microorganisms. Germicidal UV light is used in hospitals, food processing plants and commercial buildings.
Don't filters eliminate germs and viruses?
Filters trap the microbes and even the most sophisticated ones do not contain 100% of the germs and viruses. These germs and viruses reproduce very quickly and those not trapped will re-contaminate your home.
Is UV light harmful to people?
Prolonged, direct exposure to UVC light is harmful to all living organisms, people included. However, the Air Pal Spectra has been designed so there is no exposure to people. This provides for safe operation and maintenance
What is the life of the UV lamps?
The lamps are rated at 9000 hours, which is approximately one year.
Does the Air Pal Spectra operate continuously?
Yes. The Air Pal Spectra is working 24 hours a day. This is not true with some other units that turn on and shut off with the system's blower motor.
Is the Air Pal Spectra expensive to operate?
No. it uses less energy than a 60-watt light bulb.
How do I know when it is time to replace the bulbs?
There is an indicator light which shows you when the lamps are working. When the light is out, it is time to replace the lamps.
How can I get an Air Pal Spectra installed?
Easy! Just give us a call.