A topic that is becoming increasingly universal is that of occupied space air purification—and for great reason. Clean air is the constitution of health. Our bodies rely upon it to fill our systems with rejuvenation and to cleanse us from impurities. So, this question should not be taken lightly.  

When comparing the ways in which we can purify the air around us, two practical and popular methods of purification include traditional air purifiers and UVC-GUV Lighting. But what is the greater between the two? And what method should you consider installing based upon studies of efficacy?

Pitfalls of traditional air purifiers

While room air purifiers can be used for many applications and a variety of occupied space sizes, they have a major setback when it comes to their CADR(Clean Air Delivery Rate). In fact, when looking at a Harvard Medical study, they state that traditional air purifiers make as little as 1 to 2 air changes per hour—depending on the space. That is really low considering the amount of pathogens that can be in the air, making the chance of being infected by a pathogen or an infected person in your space still somewhat high. 

Ideally, the desired and necessary ACH (Air Changes per Hour) that is needed for protection from infectants is anywhere from 6 to 12 ACH—according to IES Committee Report. General air purifiers can usually be designed to produce the needed 6 to 12 ACH, however, they have problems with being too noisy, dealing with common room drafts, and they like to recapture their just processed air. These limitations mute the practicality of this method and create big issues, and they struggle to perform in mostly large spaces. Sure, these can be used for small applications like a bedroom or bathroom, but when it comes to protection within residential or commercially occupied spaces, common air purifiers will be found wanting.

Air purifiers use conventional filters and trap bacteria and pathogens within them, rather than eliminating and inactivating them. While trapping bacteria and pathogens in a filter is not in itself a negative thing, the more effective, practical, and safer way is to eliminate, eradicate and deactivate completely. This erases the chance of bacteria and pathogens that are trapped within the filters to escape and have a chance to infect others. Additionally, you also have to constantly replace filters when they are no longer good for use. This adds another expense and creates another added hands-on task.

Why GUV-UVC lighting is essential

In comparison to common room air purifiers that only have a CADR of 1 to 2 per hour, Blue Halo UVC-GUV Lighting fixtures can reach an incredible 24 air changes per hour (ACH).

Harvard Medical says that “In contrast to mechanical ventilation and room air cleaners, upper room GUV air disinfection with good air mixing has been shown under real-life conditions to produce the equivalent of adding as much as 24 room air changes per hour quietly, safely and sustainably.”

UVC-GUV goes above and beyond protocol and protection, Blue halo delivers more than enough air exchanges in order to keep your space protected.

There are reports of companies developing LEDs that emit in the longer-wavelength UV-C region, generally at 265 to 270 nm. As yet, complete upper-air systems are not on the market, but with the focus of the SARS-CoV-2 novel coronavirus pandemic upon us, these may become a reality in the future” —IES Photobiology Committee

 Blue Halo delivers that missing product to the market and brings a revolutionary application for UVC-GUV Lighting. Combine cost-effective LED Lighting with enclosed in-chamber UVC-GUV technology, and you get Blue Halo sanitized lighting.

Unlike room air purifiers, Blue Halo lighting fixtures are so quiet they are almost silent when running. There is no need to worry about loud noise levels or buzzing sounds from the fixture itself. Blue Halo designed Lighting fixtures with schools, businesses, companies, and large spaces in mind. They are fully certified by the FDA and EPA to bring safe and effective sanitizing solutions to any occupied space. Proven and backed with nearly 100 years of diligent scientific studies that come with installing UVC technology. 

Summary

When comparing these two popular methods, UVC-GUV stands out as the most effective way to protect. Unavoidably, different pathogens and variants will spring up, resulting in a threat to health and well-being. But if you are prepared, if you have the proper UVC-GUV technology, that threat will be lessened substantially.

Get in touch with a Blue Halo Lighting expert today, and seek Protection From Above!