Proprietary Lighting Solutions Enhance Brand Awareness

Enhance your brand awareness with proprietary lighting solutions offered by LightSources and our sister company, Cerlux.  Patented and proprietary lamps are designed to showcase your logo or brand colors for uniqueness, giving you a competitive edge.   Cerlux provides custom designed ceramic components with matching end fittings and sockets.

Proprietary lighting solutions are available with our specialty fluorescent lamps, tanning lamps and UV germicidal lamps.  Our ability to offer customized and proprietary lighting solutions are one of the many reasons our clients describe our customer commitment as second to none.

Proprietary Lamp Bases and Sockets from Cerlux

Cerlux is our ceramic lamp component provider, manufacturing technical ceramic components with low-pressure injection molding.  Cerlux employs skilled engineers experienced with CAD software for three dimensional models, quality tooling, precision milling and EDM processes.

Cerlux conducts ongoing research and development, along with continual improvement projects as an ISO9001 registered company.  Environmental compliance is assured with an Environmental Management System registered to ISO14001.

Customized Specialty Fluorescent Lighting Solutions

OEMs conduct business in an ever increasingly global market. Gain a competitive edge with custom designed fluorescent lighting solutions.   The LightSources group supports OEMs to grow their aftermarket, and protect it with patented technology.  Precision manufacturers of high quality units used in computers, medical instruments and aircrafts need a way to stand out with a branded line of high-performance fluorescent lamps.

LightSources offers customized lighting solutions for specialty lamp manufacturers in any size, length or shape with proprietary phosphor blends.   Any size is available, including T5, T8, T6, T10 and T12, with patented bases and sockets designed specifically for your exclusive use.

Proprietary Tanning Lamp Solutions

With the competitive market of tanning lamps today, it pays big dividends to offer your customers something that no one else has.  The LightSources group offers proprietary phosphor blends with SolGlass® technology, combined with patented bases and sockets designed and manufactured for your unique, exclusive use.

SolGlass® is an innovative new glass technology developed by the LightSources group with proprietary phosphor blends.  Benefits of SolGlass tanning lamp technology include:

• Short-wave UVB rays for continuous pigmentation providing long lasting gratification

• Narrow-band UVA wavelengths for quick tanning provides instant gratification

• Open glass technology allows increased UV transmission over other lamps, creating improved tanning effects.

• SolGlass® is the only tanning lamp with this unique combination of UVA readings and UVB spectrum, allowing 75% of UVB energy transmission compared to 36% of comparable tanning lamps on the market.

Give your customers extraordinary tanning results with innovative technology, all meeting US and European regulations including class 3 and 0.3W/m2 sunbed regulations.  Offering advanced technology for total customer satisfaction, branded for your exclusive use gives you a tremendous competitive advantage.

Proprietary UV Germicidal Lighting Solutions

UV germicidal lamps are used in a multitude of applications, purifying water and air in commercial, medical and government facilities for improved health of occupants.  UV radiation is highly effective at eradicating bacteria and viruses from water used in water treatment systems in numerous municipalities and aboard ships.  Air purification offers several advantages to hospitals and medical facilities improving the health of the medically compromised.

OEMs of these systems face an ever-increasing competitive market place with offers of inexpensive systems.  Be wary of UV solutions that do not come with the support of scientific expertise of UV radiation.  The LightSources group conducts ongoing research and development, continually improving our superior UV germicidal products, with skilled engineers possessing in-depth knowledge of the UV spectrum.  We can custom design the optimum solution for you, with UV germicidal lamps offered in varying lengths and sizes to fit your system. We can also offer this technology to you branded for your exclusive use, improving your competitive edge.

We can use your provided design, or assist you with designing a UV germicidal system, with 3D model file technology.

Benefits of Proprietary Lighting Solutions

There are numerous benefits to developing your own proprietary products, and it doesn’t take as long as you may think.  The LightSources group is experienced in patent and trademark procedures, facilitating your own proprietary project from start to finish, often in only a couple of months.

Proprietary specialty lighting and UV lamp solutions provide the following competitive advantages:

• Revenue growth with continued sales

• Custom lamps with unique fittings

• Distinguishable products with identifiable pin configurations, sockets, bases or end caps

• Custom colors to match your logo for increased brand awareness

• Custom logo with decal or specialty etching

The LightSources Group will show you how easy it is to stand out from your lighting competitors with cutting edge fluorescent and UV technology, branded with your unique corporate logo.

LightSources and our partner, Cerlux, provide customized advanced lighting technology, improving your brand awareness, sales and profit.  Contact us today to speak with a knowledgeable engineer for customized lighting solutions.   

Ultraviolet Light Bulb Solutions for Any Application

Ultraviolet light bulb technology provides solutions to a wide variety of applications, used in many commercial, industrial and governmental processes around the world.  Ultraviolet lighting technology is used in a multitude of applications, including:

• UVC Germicidal Applications – Ultraviolet rays delivered at very short wavelengths deliver powerful disinfection properties for eliminating bacteria and microorganisms.  UVC technology is used worldwide in water disinfection applications such as wastewater treatment plants in local municipalities and the shipping trades for the disinfection of ballast water in ships traveling in international waters.  UVC provides effective disinfection in air disinfection and food purification systems, utilized in public areas, restaurants and grocery stores.

• Medical Industry – Ultraviolet light bulb technology is used in the medical industry, providing powerful disinfection to manufacturers of disinfected supplies, and used to purify the air in hospitals and doctor offices for the benefit of those suffering with asthma or lung disease.

• Tanning industry – UV lamps are critical in the tanning industry as your tanning bed is only as good as your ultraviolet light bulbs.  Salon professionals benefit from learning about the technology available for long lasting, high performing and cost effective tanning lamp solutions.

• Phototherapy – Ultraviolet light bulbs provide phototherapy to patients who benefit from UV technology to improve skin disorders and elevate the mood in those suffering from depression and seasonal affective disorders.

• UV Curing –  Ultraviolet technology is used in curing processes by manufacturers and OEMs around the globe to instantly dry inks, coatings and adhesives much faster than other drying methods with higher quality results.  UV curing is proven cost effective in a multitude of industrial and commercial processes worldwide, including bottle treating, screen printing, and secondary applications on various manufactured components.

LightSources along with our European partner, LightTech, is committed to investing in R&D, with large divisions on both continents that are dedicated to developing innovative UV lighting solutions with eco-friendly, green practices.  We provide quick turn-around time for JIT delivery in soft glass & quartz glass products.

LightSources Provides Advanced Ultraviolet Light Bulb Solutions

UVC Germicidal Lamps – LightSources has developed superior UVC germicidal lamps that are proven effective over other methods for disinfecting viruses, bacteria and fungi.  LightSources and LightTech provide unmatched resources in delivering a vast selection of high-quality standard products and knowledgeable engineers to custom design UVC germicidal solutions for any application.

Amalgam Lamps – The LightSources group has developed cutting-edge technology in high-performing spot & pellet amalgam UVC light bulbs.  Patented amalgam pellet technology provides superior efficiency and quick ROI with less maintenance and replacement costs.  Our high-performing proprietary products deliver UVC output with 60% & 80% dimming operation modes, reducing energy requirements while producing higher UVC intensity when compared to standard lamps of the same size.  One of our patented technologies, LongLife+™, is a coating applied to all our amalgam lamps, increasing the UVC output up to three times that of a standard lamp.

Specialty UV lamps – Our valued partner, LCD Lighting, offers specialty fluorescent lighting solutions in a wide selection of standard lamps, with custom-designed options available.  LCD Lighting is a global leader in designing and manufacturing T2, T4, T5, T8, and T12 fluorescent lamps, in addition to HCFL-aperture and reflectors, CCFL Sub-minis, compact fluorescent, and aquarium lighting solutions.  Following the philosophy of the LightSources group, LCDL provides customized solutions for all lighting products.

Eco-Friendly UV Low-Mercury Lamps –   Our vast resources allow us to invest in eco-friendly technology to delivery long-lasting, high-performing light bulbs that use far less energy than comparable models from other suppliers.  LightSources leads the industry with cutting-edge technology developed with environmentally friendly practices that also deliver energy-efficient solutions.

Low Pressure Fluorescent, High-Pressure Facial Tanning Lamps, and Dual and Triple-Phosphor Tanning Lamps – LightSources partners with our clients, educating salon professionals on the most innovative ultraviolet light bulb technology available in tanning lamps such as our SolGlass™ technology that delivers instant gratification with narrow-band UVA rays, combined with short wave UVB for long lasting pigmentation. We offer multitude of cutting edge tanning technology such as: A-Power™, Multitone™, Peak2®, twist/swirl & proprietary bases.  Custom solutions allow for enhancing your own brand awareness, increasing your market share.

LightSources Partners with OEMs Large and Small

The lighting specialists at LightSources partner with our customers from prototype through finished product, including assistance with obtaining your own patented product for your custom designed solution.

Our state-of-the-art glass factory in Europe is a modern facility with large capacity to meet the needs of the most demanding OEMs in various industries.  We supply commercial, industrial, private, public and government operations with the highest of quality in ultraviolet light bulb solutions, developed for long life to save you money, with quick turn around on standard or custom designed solutions.

LightSources and our valued partner companies – LightTech, Cerlux, LCD Lighting, and Voltarc represent the leading high-tech manufacturers and designers in the lamp industry today. Our standard lamps and components as well as customized products offer lighting solutions to meet our partner’s unique needs.  Contact us to learn more about our vast selection of lamps and proprietary lighting solutions.

Are You Looking for a Quartz Lamp Supplier?

If you’re looking for a quality supplier of quartz lamp products and components, the LightSources group offers proven solutions for any lighting application.  Our valued partner LightTech, along with LCD Lighting, Voltarc and Cerlux provide the best in class lamps for a multitude of industries.  We recognize the importance of quality products, delivered on time and to your specification.

The LightSources group provides quick turn-around to OEMs large and small with specialty lamps and lighting technologies, meeting strict delivery requirements with our vast resources.  With a presence in Europe including a state-of-the-art glass factory, a location in China, and wide resources from our partner companies across the United States, we deliver cost efficient lighting solutions to companies worldwide.

Quartz Lamp Suppliers for Any Application

While there are many light bulb suppliers claiming to have the products you need, only the LightSources group is recognized for providing a wide range of lighting technologies meeting critical and demanding applications.  Our experienced lighting engineers provide custom designed solutions in UV germicidal lamps, tanning lamps and a variety of quartz lamp technologies.

Our quartz lighting solutions are available in ozone generating or ozone free technologies, in either standard or high output models.  Our mercury vapor lamps offer various UV germicidal technologies at 253.7 nanometer (nm), which is most effective at eradicating bacteria, viruses and contaminants.

Quartz is stronger than glass or soft glass, providing added strength and protection against breaking.    Quartz is also known to be more resistant to solarization, which occurs when UV radiation alters the ability of optical and lamp components to transmit UV light.   Quartz lamps allow for maximum UV transmission with little absorption.  Quartz provides long lasting performance, maintaining quality output throughout a longer product life cycle.

Quartz halogen lamps are an incandescent light bulb that is enveloped in quartz rather than glass, with the filament surrounded by a halogen gas, usually iodine.  Quartz iodine lamps contain a tungsten filament with the bulb that also contains iodine.  When this reacts with the vaporized tungsten it will prevent blackening of the bulb, and produce an intense light used in applications such as car headlights.

Quartz will remain cooler than glass, providing more transparency and versatility in applications, while transmitting the maximum amount of UV radiation.   Quartz lighting technologies developed by the LightSources group produce higher luminous efficacy with maximum operating life.  Our standard and custom designed solutions will fit any application, with patented products developed with proprietary technologies.

The design and engineering team at the LightSources group understands the technology behind the products, offering specialized design consultations and assistance with developing your own patented products.

Vast Resources from Lighting Solutions Partners

LCD Lighting Provides Innovative Solutions

LCD Lighting is a recognized leader in the industry of light bulb manufacturing, providing lighting solutions for critical aircraft display applications, illuminating cockpits in Boeing aircraft and the NASA space shuttle.   LCDL is a valued partner to the LightSources group, known as an innovative manufacturer of fluorescent and miniature lighting solutions for virtually any lighting application.

Cerlux Offers Custom Designed Lamp Products

Cerlux is a valued member of the LightSources team, offering OEMs and businesses of any size custom designed products to raise your own brand awareness.  Custom design your fluorescent, UV germicidal and quartz lamps with unique custom colors in lamp bases, sockets and components.  Cerlux manufactures high quality ceramic bases and electric insulators, washers, tips, resistant grinding cylinders and many more state-of-the-art lamp components.

Cerlux performs specialty ceramic processes, firing at extremely high temperatures at 1,000°C.   Cerlux is an innovative manufacturer, recycling the heat produced from the high temperature kilns to heat their facilities and water supplies to conserve energy.   Cerlux provides custom glazing options to match your unique color scheme, providing endless options with long-lasting components offering scratch resistant, durable products.

Voltarc

Voltarc is a world leading producer of lighted signs with fluorescent and neon tube signs, long lamps and U-lamps, and proprietary technology such as TriLight Max fluorescent signs.  Voltarc is a valuable addition to the LightSources group, known for innovative and specialty UV curing lamps, quartz lamps, electrical wiring devices, lampholders and fluorescent lamps.

LightSources and its affiliated companies bring together the most innovative suppliers in the lighting industry, working together to provide advanced technologies with all types of lamps and specialty lamp components.  We provide quick turn-around with rapid prototyping of any type of lamp product including quartz glass and soft glass products.

LightSources, LightTech and affiliated companies LCD Lighting, Voltarc and Cerlux, represent the leading high-tech designers and manufacturers in the lamp industry today.  Our products are used worldwide and are found in a multitude of applications and industries such as our UV germicidal lamps that offer patent-protected, OEM-oriented solutions. 

Learn How UV Light Curing Improves Your Process

UV light curing is the process of altering the properties of polymers, or photopolymers which refers to polymers that undergo changes to their molecular structure when exposed to light.  UV light emits invisible electromagnetic radiation, causing a change in properties to photopolymers. UV light will cause a photopolymer, which are a wide variety of resins, to instantly dry, harden or seal with an unbreakable bond.

UV light is used in many curing processes worldwide by industrial, commercial and government manufacturing and production companies to improve their process.  By exposing their manufactured polymer products to UV radiation, they can instantly dry ink on parts and strengthen surfaces without using harmful chemicals or solvents.  Some examples of processes that benefit from UV curing include:

• Instantly drying of inks, lacquers and varnishes

• Creating an improved adhesive bond

• Enhancing decorative glazes

• Drying outer surface coatings

• Improving graphic designs

• Screen printing

• Disinfecting of surfaces, air, and water

• Disinfecting medical equipment

This is only a short list of the multitude of benefits realized by UV curing.  As more and more businesses realize the many benefits of curing with UV radiation, there will continue to be an increase in companies adopting this superior curing method in their processes.

Types of UV Light Curing Lamps

The three basic types of lamps used in UV curing processes are:

• Low-Pressure Amalgam Lamps

• Medium-pressure UV (MPUV) Lamps

• High-Pressure UV (HPUV) Lamps

Low pressure amalgam lamps are typically used for polymer curing, although they can also be highly effective in germicidal applications.  Medium Pressure lamps are effective in germicidal applications and are typically used for air, water, and surface disinfection, while high pressure lamps are typically used to alter the properties of photopolymers in many UV curing processes.

Benefits of UV Light Curing

There are a multitude of benefits to using UV lights for curing, some of the most important would be efficiency, consistency and safety.

Efficiency

There is no other method that is quite as efficient at curing products as using UV light.  Depending on your operation, you could utilize specific UV light curing machines for your process or use more of a conveyor type of UV curing station to instantly treat numerous parts, without even touching them.  Imagine the time, money and labor you save by having an instant curing process occurring simply while your parts are being transported from one station to another such as quality inspection or shipping. The alternative methods such as drying or using solvents are less desirable due to several factors.  Force drying or air-drying products leaves them susceptible to inconsistencies with evaporation and possible contamination, and takes more time than an instant UV cure.  In manufacturing, time is money, and anytime you can improve your cycle time with a higher level of quality, it is evident which method is preferred.   UV light curing dramatically improves throughput and cycle times, with less costs than additional labor and purchasing chemicals which could be harmful to employees and the environment.

Consistency

Consistency is key to producing high quality products.   UV curing produces a consistent process with an even amount of UV exposure applied to parts and products, whereas employees applying a chemical spray for an outer coating can produce inconsistencies in the finished product.  Allowing parts to air dry also leaves room for an inconsistent finished surface due to evaporation.  As all quality minded OEM’s are aware, consistency increases the quality of products in all processes.

Safety and Health of Employees

While efficiency and consistency are top considerations for any production process, the safety and health of your workforce is also a top consideration.  With UV curing there is no emission of harmful pollutants and chemicals in the air, and no need to purchase or store hazardous materials and maintain material safety data sheets on such materials.  Using ultraviolet radiation is effective on photopolymers, and safe to the environment and your workforce.  With all these benefits, it is no wonder that OEMs, quality and production managers are realizing the value of ultraviolet radiation to enhance their production processes.  Cost efficient and consistent processes dramatically increase throughput and profitability.  Combined with health and safety practices UV curing is the most desirable of processes used to cure product surfaces.

LightSources Leads the Industry in UV Light Curing Lamps

LightSources and our European partner, LightTech, lead the industry with high quality UV lamps and custom designed solutions.  As an ISO registered lighting specialist, we understand the importance of high-quality product, delivered on time.  LightSources goes above and beyond any other lighting supplier with knowledgeable engineers ready to provide custom designs and prototypes with the right lamp for your process.  We can develop lighting solutions to be installed vertically or horizontally, while maintaining effectiveness.  Our lamps are proven to maintain effectiveness longer than other comparable types.

LightSources and our valued partner companies represent the leading high-tech lighting specialists and lamp designers in the industry today.  Our products are used in a multitude of industries and applications worldwide.  We offer OEM oriented and patent protected lighting solutions.  We invite you to contact us to learn more about our wide selection of UV light curing lamps.  

Lighting Specialist Provides Many Beneficial Uses of Light

Ultraviolet and fluorescent lamps provide a multitude of technologically advanced uses of light, with specialty lamp designers harnessing the power of UV radiation for many commercial and industrial purposes around the globe.  The LightSources Group is a leading specialty lamp manufacturer with in-depth knowledge of the many uses of light, providing effective and cost-efficient lamps for several applications.  Some of the most common uses of UV and fluorescent lighting include:

• Illumination – lighting for homes, offices, warehouses

• Signs – illuminating signs in any shape or size

• Backlighting applications – miniature fluorescent lighting is used in avionic display illumination and backlighting in computer and technological applications

• Phototherapy – UV lights provide health benefits to a wide range of illnesses

• Tanning – LightSources provides patented technology for maximum tanning effects

• UV Curing – UV curing solutions are used in many industries to improve quality and cost- efficient operations

• UVC Germicidal Applications – Ultraviolet energy is highly effective at eradicating bacteria and viruses from air, water and surfaces

Illumination with Specialty UV Lamps

Illumination is the obvious and most common of the many uses of light, with a wide variety of types and styles of ultraviolet and fluorescent lighting available.  Fluorescent light bulbs have a phosphor coating on the inside which converts the ultraviolet radiation into visible light.

LightSources offers specialty fluorescent lamps and lighting solutions in a wide array of standard lamp sizes with custom options available.  Our valued partner, LCD Lighting (LCDL), is a leading manufacturer of T2, T4, T5, T8 and T12 fluorescent lamps.  LCDL also provides CCFL sub-minis, HCFL-aperture and reflectors, compact fluorescent lamps and aquarium lighting solutions.

LCDL offers a wide range of standard sizes and custom sign designs for home or commercial use.

Phototherapy Uses of Light Provide Medicinal Benefits

UV lamps provide phototherapy to people that suffer from a wide range of medical ailments.  UV lamps are proven to improve skin conditions such as psoriasis, and improve mood disorders including depression and seasonal affective disorder.

Tanning

LightSources offers highly effective tanning solutions with patented and proprietary technology to provide greater tanning intensity with longer lasting effects.  Our low-pressure fluorescent, dual and triple-phosphor and high pressure facial tanning lamps deliver innovative solutions to tanning salons, providing greater satisfaction to clients.

We transform the many uses of UV light into the most effective tanning lamps available today with our cutting-edge tanning technology including: Multitone™, A-Power™, SolGlass® and Peak 2® technology with custom twist and swirl proprietary bases.

UV Curing

Ultraviolet radiation is used by OEMs and manufacturers worldwide to instantly dry paints, inks, coatings, and adhesives.  UV curing causes a chemical reaction on certain polymers that creates a strong, unbreakable bond or quickly dries outer surfaces.

UV curing is proven to be effective at curing and bonding, and more efficient and cost-saving than other methods such as air drying or chemical use.  Air drying can leave an inconsistent surface due to evaporation, and the use of chemicals can pose hazards for employees.  UV curing is used in many commercial and industrial processes around the globe, including screen printing, surface treating on various parts and components, and secondary applications in a variety of processes.

UVC Germicidal Lamps

Ultraviolet light delivered at short wavelengths provides very powerful disinfection properties that quickly eradicate viruses, bacteria, and microorganisms.  Germicidal applications are one of the many uses of light practiced worldwide for the disinfection of water, air, and surfaces.  UVC germicidal lamps are used in a wide variety of applications such as purifying the air in hospitals and doctor offices and disinfecting water in local municipalities’ wastewater treatment plants.

UVC germicidal water treatments are also used in the international shipping trade to treat the ballast water in ships, preventing the spread of dangerous and toxic marine organisms, and protecting the oceans of our planet.

UVC germicidal lamps are also beneficial in the food industry, disinfecting food purification systems in restaurants, grocery stores, and public areas.

The LightSources Group Develops Cutting-Edge Lighting Technology

The LightSources group is dedicated to research and development, providing cutting-edge lighting technology in the many uses of light available.  Our Amalgam lamps incorporate patented technology such as LongLife™, a specialty coating applied to all amalgam lamps to increase the UVC output up to three times what a standard lamp produces.

Our proprietary technology and patented products deliver high intensity with longer-lasting high performance.  When it comes to the numerous beneficial uses of light, no one knows this technology better than LightSources.  We provide custom solutions from experienced and skilled design engineers that have in-depth knowledge of all types of lamps and lighting solutions.

The LightSources Group and our valued partner companies – LightTech, LCD Lighting, Voltarc and Cerlux – represent the leading manufacturers and high-tech lamps designers in the lighting industry today.  Contact us to learn more about our superior lighting solutions with custom designed lamp products for virtually any application. 

UV Tube Light Has Many Purposes Beyond Illumination

UV tube light is available in all shapes and sizes, used in homes and businesses to highlight our favorite rooms and illuminate work spaces. UV light also provides several advantages and benefits across a multitude of industrial, commercial and personal applications. Ultraviolet light is either UVA, UVB or UVC and is emitted at various wavelengths measured as nanometers (nm).

UV Tube Light Technology is Proven Effective to Clean and Purify Air and Water

UV tube light technology is proven to be highly effective at cleaning and purifying air and water. People living in all parts of the world are concerned about access to clean water, which is essential for health and overall well-being.  UVC radiation eliminates bacteria and harmful contaminants from water without affecting the taste, and properties or altering the pH.  This is an effective method of water disinfection, that is also proven to be safe without the use of chemicals or harmful volatile organic compounds, VOCs, released into the environment.

UVC water purification is used in municipalities across the country, numerous industrial and commercial processes, and is now also available for in-home consumer use to purify drinking water.  There are several applications where UVC germicidal lamps enhance people’s lives and contribute to a healthy environment.

LightSources is a Leading Supplier of UV Tube Light Technology

LightSources is a leading global supplier of UV light technology, bringing innovative lighting products to market through continual research and development. LightSources and our European partner, LightTech, provide effective and reliable lighting solutions across a multitude of industries and applications.

Our UVC germicidal lamps are used in a number of applications to provide clean and purified air and water enhancing the lives of people and animals around the world.

UV Light Technology for Safe Drinking Water

UV technology is proven effective at eliminating harmful bacteria in water, including bacteria such as giardia and cryptosporidium that is resistant to chemical treatment. Moreover, UV germicidal lamps do not leave harmful chemical residue and biological contaminants do not build resistance to UV germicidal light.

UVC technology provides clean and safe drinking water, enhancing public health with environmentally friendly methods that do not alter the pH, odor or taste of the water.

UV Tube Light Technology Benefits Aquaculture

UVC germicidal lamps provide important disinfection qualities to marine life in fish hatcheries, rearing farms, aquariums and other aquaculture applications. UV tube lights are a vital component to the health and well-being of marine life in many environments.

Ballast Water Treatment Systems

With the recent Ballast Water Treatment Convention that took effect in September 2017, ships sailing through international waters are required to have an effective ballast water treatment system on their vessel. Polluted ballast water is recognized as one of the greatest threats to the world’s oceans. When ships pick up ballast water in one port and release it into a new foreign area, invading marine organisms can thrive without natural predators from their home environment, and in many cases destroying shipping industries.

LightSources provides high-quality UVC germicidal lamps which provide safe and effective treatment of ballast water, in compact designs taking up a small footprint and requiring minimal maintenance.

UV Light Purification Enhances Commercial and Industrial Applications

LightSources provides UV light technology to enhance processes and applications across a multitude of industries including:

• Pharmaceutical production

• Disinfection of medical equipment and services

• Bottled beverage industry

• Food and grocery industry

• Swimming pool and spa

• Air purification in institutions like hospitals and nursing homes

LightSources and LightTech provide air and water purification to these and many other commercial and industrial applications. Our strategic partnership offers decades of expertise with vast resources, providing on-time delivery to OEMs worldwide.  We offer low-pressure standard quartz and low-pressure high-output germicidal lamps, effective at generating UV radiation between 185nm and 254nm.  UV radiation at 185nm produces ozone which is one of the most effective methods to kill bacteria and viruses. UV radiation emitted at 254nm is proven effective at disinfecting air, water, and surfaces. UVC radiation alters the DNA of bacteria which renders its unable to reproduce, thus eliminating the harmful threat.

LightSources and our affiliated partners provide customized solutions with skilled design engineers possessing in-depth knowledge of UV technology for all applications. Our valued partner, Cerlux, provides custom bases and sockets matched to the color of your choice. Contact our engineering department if you are faced with challenging configurations or unique specifications.

UV Lighting Solutions with High Performance UV Lamps

The power and energy of ultraviolet UV lighting has been used for many years providing valuable uses and applications to a multitude of personal, commercial and industrial uses.  Light is broken down by color, with ultraviolet (UV) light simply meaning “beyond violet”, which is the highest frequency in visible light.  UV light is not visible to the human eye.  UV lighting is a form of electromagnetic radiation emitted at various wavelengths, measured in nanometers (nm).

Ultraviolet Lighting is either UVA, UVB, or UVC

UVA lighting includes the emission of the common blacklight with a range of 315nm to 400nm.  UVB lighting is found in natural sunlight causing a sunburn with wavelengths measuring between 280 to 315nm.  Both UVA and UVB lights are used to enhance many industries such as altering the properties of polymers by causing a photochemical reaction.   Photochemical reactions are used to instantly dry polymers such as inks, varnishes, and polymer resins to provide added strength and durability.

UVC lighting is found in the shorter wavelengths measuring 200 to 280nm and is proven highly effective in disinfection and purification purposes across many commercial and medical industries.  UVB lighting is also very powerful in purifying and disinfecting air and water treatment systems.

As you can see, there are several useful purposes of UV lighting that can enhance the way we manufacture and treat products, clean our air, water and surfaces, and all with environmentally friendly practices.

Types of UV Lighting Lamps  

UV lighting is developed in three basic styles of UV lamps for use in disinfection and curing processes.  The three basic categories of UV lamps are:

• Low Pressure Amalgam Lamps

• Medium Pressure UV Lamps (MPUV) and Medium Pressure High Output (MPHO)

• High Pressure UV (HPUV) Lamps

LightSources is the Leading Manufacturer of all UV Lighting Lamp Styles

LightSources and our European partner, LightTech, are leading global manufacturers of all UV lighting solutions, with many resources including our modern glassworks facility in Hungary.  We continually conduct research and development projects to bring cutting-edge technology to the forefront of the industry in the form of high performing, long-lasting lamps, and lamp products.

LightSources has contributed several patented products with advanced proprietary technology, outperforming the competition of comparable lamp styles and types.  Our UV lamps and lighting solution products are found around the world, providing value to several applications and industries

LightSources Produces High Performing Low-Pressure Amalgam Lamps

Pellet amalgam technology developed by LightSources has several benefits over spot amalgam technology.  LightSources and LightTech lead the industry with patented pellet amalgam lamps.  Our low-pressure pellet amalgam lamps produce higher UV output in dimming conditions than spot amalgam lamps.  With this technology, we are able to provide OEMs the benefit of higher UV output with reduced costs.  Our amalgam lamps produce up to three times more output than comparable lamps of the same size.

Our low-pressure amalgam lamps are useful in curing applications such as instant drying and hardening of inks, varnishes, glazes and resins.  You can also find our LP amalgam technology in germicidal applications such as disinfecting water in various treatment systems, including ships ballast water treatment systems.

Medium Pressure UV (MPUV) and Medium Pressure High Output (MPHO)

Medium pressure UV lamps are useful in the curing process when emitting UVA light in the range of 367 to 400nm, which is the most effective wavelength for curing inks and varnishes.  MPUV lamps are also highly effective in UVC germicidal and microbial disinfection applications.  With vacuum sealed lamps we are a leading producer of UV lighting solutions used in water purification applications, such as water treatment plants and ships ballast water treatment systems.

Medium Pressure High Output (MPHO) lamps are effective in wavelengths ranging from 200 to 400nm, generating high temperatures between 600 and 900° C.  LightSources offers custom solutions with any wattage ranging from 100 watts per inch (WPI) to 700 WPI, and sizes from 2 to 85 inches.

LightSources offers High Pressure UV Lamps (HPUV)

LightSources offers HPUV lamps also referred to as Halide lamps with short wavelength outputs peaking at 254 to 365nm. HPUV lamps emit high output to instantly harden resins and epoxies.  LightSources provides custom HPUV solutions with additives such as Gallium-iodide which can increase the wavelengths to 400nm.

Many industries realize the benefit of HPUV lighting such as automotive, aerospace, food and beverage, medical, water treatment processes and many more.

LightSources Provides Custom UV Lighting Solutions for Any Application

No size is too large or small with LightSources custom designed lighting solutions. Our skilled engineers have vast experience in UV technology for virtually any application, with a deep understanding of the technology behind the products.  We manufacture our lamps with the highest of quality materials including hermetic seals with molybdenum foil encasings, pure tungsten pin electrodes and hard quartz capillary materials.  Our lamps are filled with the exact pressure and phosphors required to provide maximum effectiveness for your application.   Our valued partner, Cerlux, offers custom designed ceramic bases available in any color.

Quality Lamps Enhance Benefits of UV Air Purifier Systems

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UV air purifier systems are highly effective at disinfecting and purifying the air, proven to eradicate bacteria, viruses, parasites, fungi, spores, dust mites, and many other contaminants and volatile organic compounds (VOCs).  UVC lamps generate UV radiation at 254 nanometer (nm) which is required to penetrate the nucleic acid of the harmful cells, altering the DNA to render it harmless and unable to reproduce. UV radiation emitted at 185nm generates ozone which effectively removes odors from the air.

UV air purification systems are proven to be very effective at providing clean and healthy air and offer many benefits across a multitude of applications worldwide.  

UV Air Purifiers Improve Health in Many Environments

UV air purifiers are used in many environments and commercial applications to improve the health and well-being of residents and visitors.  UV germicidal lamps are commonly used in HVAC systems in public settings such businesses, hospitals, schools, labs and are also available for residential use to provide clean and healthy air to homeowners.  UV air purification promotes the health of employees when used in commercial settings, improving productivity and reducing downtime associated with airborne illnesses.  

Clean air is especially important to patients in hospitals and medical facilities as these individuals may already have a compromised immune system.  Medical facilities and scientific labs must also have clean air free from germs and live organisms. Schools can be a breeding ground for the spread of germs and illnesses.  Utilizing UV air purification in schools and campuses can drastically cut down on the spread of germs and diseases, decreasing student and faculty illnesses.

Benefits of UV Air Purifier Systems

UV air purifier systems provide many benefits over other methods of air purification.  These benefits can be quite significant and include the following:

• Quick results – UV air purification systems effectively kill harmful contaminants in just a few seconds of exposure

• Easy to Operate – UV air purifiers are very simple to maintain as there is no need to purchase, store, or dispose of any chemicals

• Low Maintenance – Very little if any maintenance is required other than changing a bulb and keeping your system clean

• Safe to Operate – UV air purification systems are safe to operate.  While contaminants are eradicated at the optimum wavelength, UV germicidal lamps are completely safe for human exposure

• Affordable and Cost-Effective – High-quality UVC germicidal lamps offer the most value with long-lasting high performance providing highly cost-effective air purification solutions

UV air purification provides these advantages and many others.  With fast and effective results, ease of use and maintaining and affordable options with long lasting high-quality lamps, UV germicidal lamps provide unsurpassed performance and value.  

Working with an experienced UV lamp manufacturer will ensure that you receive the most effective UVC germicidal solution.  Quality lamps are the key to any successful UV germicidal application.

LightSources Offers High-Quality UV Air Purifier Lamps and Accessories

LightSources and our strategic European partner, LightTech, offer high-quality UV air purifier lamps and accessories proven to provide long-lasting, high-performance.  We design, engineer and manufacture UV C germicidal lamps used in disinfection and purification systems around the world.  Most of our UV germicidal lamps are Low and Medium Pressure Mercury Discharge lamps.

Our Low-Pressure UVC lamps are similar in operation and construction to standard fluorescent lamps although our germicidal lamps are made with quartz or soda-lime glass and do not include the phosphate coating of fluorescent lamps which allows for more UVC radiation to pass through.  

Low-pressure amalgam lamps are ideal in situations requiring long-term germicidal applications, especially in environments with fluctuations in ambient temperature. The Medium Pressure Mercury Discharge lamps are similar to the High-Intensity Discharge lamps, as they emit a broadband UV emission rather than a narrow band.

Advantages of UVC Germicidal Lamps from LightSources

The LightSources Group offers many advantages including decades of experience, expertise in lighting technology, and vast global resources which allow us to provide quality products and on-time delivery.  We provide standard or customized lamp solutions developed in our modern, state-of-the-art glass factory. LightSources conducts continual research and development to provide high-performing, energy-efficient lamps and lighting solutions.

High Output UV C quartz germicidal lamps from LightSources provide nearly double the UVC radiation when compared to standard germicidal lamps in similar ambient temperatures.  Our standard quartz germicidal lamps warm up fast in only 30 to 60 seconds and convert electricity up to 40% into UVC radiation. LightSources offers patented spot amalgam technology with robust designed filaments which withstand operating on higher currents.

UVC germicidal lamps are proven to be safe and effective, eliminating harmful bacteria, viruses and microorganisms from air, water and surfaces.  UV air purifier systems provide clean and healthy air in homes and businesses around the world.

UV Water Purifier Using UVC Radiation

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A UV water purifier is an extremely effective and cost-efficient method of purifying and disinfecting water for various applications.  UVC radiation is used in UV water disinfection systems worldwide, proven effective at cleaning and purifying water in various forms.  Light is broken into colors and measured by wavelengths in nanometers (nm).

Ultraviolet (UV) light has shorter wavelengths than visible light measuring in the range of 10nm to 400nm, with the most effective UVC germicidal radiation occurring between 100nm to 280nm. UVC technology is used in UV water purification systems around the world to deliver a safe and highly effective method of cleansing water for numerous purposes.  

UV radiation targets the nucleic acid of the cells in bacteria, viruses, and microorganisms naked to the human eye, altering the DNA of these cells and rendering harmful contaminants completely harmless.  As the cells are destroyed, these microorganisms are unable to replicate which renders them dead as they cannot reproduce to infectious levels.

UV Water Purifier Applications  

A UV water purifier provides effective and cost-efficient water purification for a multitude of applications worldwide.  UVC germicidal technology offers technologically advanced, effective, and cost-efficient germicidal solutions for the following water applications:

• Aquaculture

• Drinking water

• Life Sciences

• Pool and Spa

• Wastewater

• Water Reclamation

• and many others  

Aqua Culture Benefits from Water Purifier Systems

UV water purifier systems offer valuable disinfection services to marine life in aquariums and hatcheries, providing safe water for fish to thrive free from dangerous bacteria and contaminants.  UVC germicidal lamps purify water with the optimum wavelength of 254nm, which effectively destroys viruses, bacteria, and harmful contaminants. UV water purification is also effective at destroying harmful contaminants and parasites such as the myxozoan parasite, preventing disease in fish in both saltwater and freshwater applications. The high-output quartz germicidal lamps and low-pressure amalgam lamps by LightSources enhance the life and well-being of fish and marine life, with the most effective and cost-efficient UV aqua culture solutions available today.

UV Water Purifier Provides Safe Drinking Water

UV radiation is utilized in municipalities to disinfect drinking water, enhancing the health and well-being of people across many populations.  UVC lamps effectively reduce chloramines and chloride in water, oxidizing water without the use of harmful by-products. Ozone-producing lamps at 185nm effectively kill virtually any virus form, while UV radiation at 254nm disinfects water by targeting cells’ DNA to eradicate any ability to reproduce. UVC lamps used in water purification systems offer many benefits over the use of chemical disinfectants.  Benefits of UV radiation for drinking water include:

• Eradicates harmful organisms instantly including those resistant to chemical disinfection such as cryptosporidium and giardia bacterium

• Organisms do not develop a resistance to UV radiation

• Effective with short radiation time

• Minimal maintenance

• No need to purchase, store, or dispose of chemicals

• Low operating costs

• Environmentally friendly

• It does not alter pH balance, odor, or taste

LightSources offers low-pressure standard quartz germicidal lamps and low-pressure high-output germicidal lamps to purify drinking water systems around the world.

Life Sciences Enhanced with UV Water Purifier

Water used in the medical industry including biotechnology and pharmaceuticals requires water purified to a mandated level to maintain clean water free from contaminants.  UV water purifiers are used in biotechnology, pharmacology, nanotechnology, genetic and medical testing, bioengineering, and medical device laboratories. The LightSources Group manufactures high-output lamps at 800mA and standard lamps at 425mA utilized in life science applications worldwide.  

Pool & Spa Water Purification

UV germicidal lamps are used to treat pool and spa water, with ozone-producing germicidal lamps purifying water 3,000 times quicker than chlorine, with no harmful chemical residue.

UV Wastewater Treatment Systems

Wastewater is defined as water that has been affected in quality by the influence of humans including varying contaminants when discharged from commercial properties, agricultural applications, and domestic residences. UVC water purifier systems effectively treat wastewater instead of chemical disinfectants to enhance public safety while meeting all federal and local strict water purification standards.

Water Reclamation with UV Water Purifiers

Water reclamation is a critical component of any water management system by eradicating pollutants from ecosystems and eliminating contaminants flowing into natural bodies of water.  Water reclamation purifies water to be recycled for other uses such as cooling power plants, mixing concrete or agricultural irrigation. Greenhouse water systems benefit from UVC germicidal technology, keeping plants healthy with clean water.   

LightSources Offers Effective and Cost-Efficient UV Water Purifier Systems

LightSources and our valued partner, LightTech, provide high-performing, industry-leading lighting solutions that deliver energy-efficient cost savings over comparable lamps.  We are dedicated to continual improvement through research and development, consistently offering cutting-edge, industry-leading UV lamp technology with high-performing patented products. Our vast resources allow us to provide timely delivery with high-quality products, supporting OEMs worldwide with UVC germicidal solutions.

LightSources and our valued partner companies represent the leading high-tech lamp designers in the industry.  Contact us today to speak with an engineer to learn more about our UVC germicidal solutions including our powerful lamps for UV water purifier systems.

How Does a UV Germ Light Work?

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If you’ve heard of a UV germ light and wondered just how effective it really is and how it works, read more to learn how a UV germicidal lamp really works.  Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is measured by wavelengths, referred to as nanometers (nm). Ultraviolet light is broken into UVA, UVB and UVC rays, based on how long the wavelengths are.  

UVA rays are found between 315nm and 400nm, UVB rays are between 280nm to 315nm, and UVC rays are shorter wavelengths measuring between 200nm to 280nm, with the most effective germicidal action found at precisely 254nm.   UV germ lights in the range of 254nm are proven to be highly effective in purification and disinfection applications, eradicating bacteria and viruses in the air, water and even on surfaces.  UVC radiation works by instantly altering the DNA of the organisms by penetrating the cells quickly within seconds of exposure. This instant exposure to UVC light renders these living cells completely harmless as they are unable to replicate.  

Short wave UVC light is the most effective type of UV radiation to damage cells and is filtered by the atmosphere, never reaching the Earth’s surface. Shorter wave UVC light at 185nm is used in UVC ozone-generating germicidal lamps, which is powerful UV radiation that actually eliminates odors in the air caused by volatile organic compounds (VOCs) such as sulfides, mercaptans, and ammonia. By penetrating the nucleic acid of the cells, they are unable to multiply or reproduce to infectious numbers, leaving them to be considered dead and inactive.  UVC light in the short wave of 185nm decompresses oxygen, O², and produces ozone, O³.  Ozone is a powerful oxidizer that destroys microorganisms within seconds of exposure.

Many Benefits of UV Germ Light Technology

There are many benefits provided by using UV germ lights instead of other disinfection methods.  UVC germicidal lamps comply with strict environmental codes and regulations, as it is completely free of chemicals and environmentally friendly.  UV germicidal lamps do not contain corrosive materials or disinfection by-products (DBPs). UV radiation is a safer technology without any hazardous side effects, providing a safe work environment for employees and eliminating the need to purchase, store, and dispose of harmful chemicals.  UV radiation is also very cost-effective, especially when using the right type of lamp designed for energy efficiency and long-lasting high performance. UV disinfection systems provide ongoing cost savings with minimal maintenance required. UV water and air purification systems are powerful, effective, and cost-efficient.

LightSources Offers Powerful UV Germ Lights for High Performance

LightSources and our valued partner, LightTech in Europe, offer powerful UV germ lights that deliver long lasting, high performance. With our vast resources, we offer patented technology in first to market UV germicidal systems which deliver the most powerful UV radiation available, in safe and cost effective UV germ lights.  

Low-Pressure Amalgam UV Germ Light

We offer Low Pressure Amalgam lamps which improve the stability of applications with ambient temperature fluctuations.  Our patented pellet and spot amalgam technology utilizes filaments specifically engineered to withstand high current operations. LightSources applies our patented LongLife+™ technology with a proprietary coating that eliminates accelerated depreciation commonly associated with high-intensity lamps.  Our proprietary technology allows for an extended operating life of up to 16,000 hours while maintaining end-of-life UVC output of up to 85%.

Low-Pressure Mercury UV Germ Lamps

LightSources offers low-pressure mercury UV germicidal lamps for a wide range of disinfection solutions.  We offer soft glass or quartz glass, ozone-generating, and ozone-free lamps in standard or high output types.  Our soft glass, low-pressure germicidal lamps can operate on lower currents in the range of 180 to 425mA, in either standard or high output styles with germicidal efficiency of 30%.   Quartz glass lamps are designed to transmit maximum UVC radiation with levels at or above 90%, at a precision of 253.7nm for maximum germ-killing effectiveness.  Also available in either standard or high output, and ozone-generating or ozone-free specifications. Quartz glass lamps provide additional durability over soft glass and are less susceptible to breaking.

High Output UVC Germ Lamps

LightSources offers standard and high-output UVC lamps that use mercury vapor to produce the UVC light.  The mercury vapor collects at the “cold spot” on the lamp and produce maximum UVC output when reaching peak temperatures.  High output (HO) lamps operate at higher currents and input wattage of 600mA to 800mA, rather than the lower 425mA. HO lamps contain heavier filaments to carry higher electrical currents.  The filaments provide more control to the cold spot and allow for maximum UVC output. LightSources is committed to providing the most effective lamps which deliver the highest rformance available in the most affordable and cost efficient design.  We are committed to continual improvement in all processes, offering patented products and proprietary technology designed to deliver maximum performance. Our skilled design engineers offer custom-developed lighting solutions for virtually any lamp or lighting application.  We understand the technology behind the product, designing, engineering and manufacturing high-tech lamp solutions that deliver maximum benefits.

Light Therapy for Psoriasis is Proven Effective

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Light therapy for psoriasis is proven to be an effective method of treatment. Psoriasis is a disease that causes red, scaly patches which appear raised on the skin typically on the scalp, knees and elbows.  This bothersome skin condition is an immune-mediated disease that can be associated with other serious health conditions such as depression, heart disease and diabetes. You should see your doctor if you develop a persistent rash that is not helped with over the counter medication.    

The exact cause of psoriasis is not known, although we do know that it is a disease caused by the immune system.  Genetics are also a known factor in the development of psoriasis. In people with psoriasis the skin cells grow abnormally fast which leads to the buildup of skin lesions.  Both women and men develop psoriasis at the same rate with something usually triggering a flare up. Psoriasis can develop at any age although usually shows first signs within the age range of 15 to 35.  

Psoriasis is diagnosed by a dermatologist or other medical provider after an examination. Your doctor may conduct a biopsy of the affected skin under a microscope, which will present as inflamed and thicker than normal skin and eczema. While conventional treatments provide some relief to patients, phototherapy lamps are providing relief with proven results.  

Light Therapy for Psoriasis Treats Different Types

Light therapy for psoriasis on effective the varying types of this skin condition.  You should learn which type of psoriasis you have to help determine the best treatment.  Your doctor can prescribe the best course of action, which may include phototherapy with a specialty UV lamp. The five types of psoriasis include:

Plaque Psoriasis – this is the most common type of this skin condition with red patches of raised skin that are often painful and itchy, showing most commonly on the elbows, knees, lower back and scalp.  

Guttate Psoriasis – this form of psoriasis usually first appears in childhood or as a young adult as small, dot-like lesions and may be triggered by a strep infection.  After plaque psoriasis, this is the second most common type.

Inverse Psoriasis – this type of psoriasis appears in folds of the body such as the groin, armpit and behind the knee appearing as smooth, shiny skin.

Pustular Psoriasis – this type appears as white pustules or blisters surrounded by skin.  The pus consists of white blood cells and is not contagious. This appears mostly on the feet and hands but may appear anywhere on the body.

Erythrodermic Psoriasis – this is a severe type of psoriasis leading to fiery red skin spread out over most of the body, leading to the skin coming off in sheets and causing severe pain and itching.  It is the rarest of the of types with only 3 percent of people suffering with psoriasis having this type. It typically appears on patients with unstable plaque psoriasis. This form can be life threatening during a flare up and patients should seek medical attention immediately.  

Light Therapy for Psoriasis Treatment

Phototherapy with UV lamps to treat psoriasis expose the skin to UV light under medical supervision on a consistent basis.  A UV lamp for psoriasis is not the same thing as using a tanning bed, in fact it can be quite harmful and make symptoms worse as the wavelength of UVA and UVB are not the same as in a specially designed phototherapy lamp.

There are different types of light therapy to treat skin conditions such as psoriasis, which include:

• Ultraviolet light B (UVB)

• Sunlight

• Psoralen + UVA (PUVA)

UVB Phototherapy for Psoriasis

UVB is present in natural sunlight and proven to be an effective treatment for psoriasis.  UVB treatment is administered either at home under a doctor’s direction or in a medical setting.  If administering light therapy for psoriasis from home, it is critical to follow your physician’s orders and maintain follow up visits. UVB wavelengths penetrate the skin in either a broad band or narrow band.  Narrow band UVB releases a narrower, or smaller, range of UV light.

Your doctor can help to determine which type of UVB wavelength would be best for your skin.  Patients may experience initial irritation which should lessen with continued exposure. UVB may be combined with systematic agents or topical medications to increase the effectiveness.  UVB phototherapy may administered in various way which include small lamp units for localized treatment to feet, hands or specific areas or a full body unit.

The proper type of UVB lamp must be used for effective treatment without causing damage and irritation to the skin.  

Sunlight

Both UVA and UVB are found in natural sunlight, although UVB works best to treat psoriasis.  If attempting to improve psoriasis with natural sunlight therapy, short bursts of exposure are recommended for 5 to 10 minutes at noon daily.  All areas should receive equal exposure and sunscreen should be worn to prevent damage and worsening of conditions. Patients should continue to see their doctor to check for improvement or damage from the sun.  Improvement in symptoms may be seen in several weeks. Patients taking medication to enhance light sensitivity such as Psoralen should avoid prolonged exposure to the sun unless under a doctor’s care.

Psoralen with UVA (PUVA)

UVA is present in natural sunlight along with UVB, although UVA is generally not as effective in treating psoriasis without the use of a mediation to enhance light sensitivity.  Psoralen is administered by a doctor either orally or topically and helps to slow down the excessive growth of skin cells which helps to clear symptoms. PUVA treatment is most effective on plaque psoriasis in stable condition, guttate psoriasis and symptoms appearing on the feet and hands.

LightSources Offers UV Phototherapy Lamps for Psoriasis

LightSources is a leading global supplier of UV lamps and lighting solutions to a wide range of industries and applications.  We offer decades of experience and lighting engineers with in-depth understanding of UV technology.  LightSources and our valued European partner, LightTech, are committed to continual research and development to deliver first to market, patented products which outperform the competition with effectiveness, long lasting high performance and cost saving energy efficiencies.  

We understand the technology that goes into every UV lamp offering custom designed lamps with specific wavelengths derived from custom blend phosphors.  LightSources assists OEMs and manufacturers with developing proprietary products to increase their own brand awareness. When you need lamps or lighting solutions for any purpose, including phototherapy lamps to treat various conditions, contact the lighting specialists at LightSources.

Find the Best Lamps for Light Therapy for Depression

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Using specially designed phototherapy lamps, many people are experiencing relief from a host of medical ailments including the use of light therapy for depression. Ultraviolet radiation has been proven to provide many healthy benefits such as effective air purification. When used properly, UV light can treat many skin conditions and mood disorders.

Light therapy is used to treat acne, eczema, vitiligo, psoriasis, seasonal depression and is even being used to treat non-seasonal depression. Phototherapy should only be used under the care of a physician and is sometimes used in conjunction with other treatment methods such as antidepressants and counseling. Your physician will know which course of treatment is right for you and how to prescribe the right type of lamp with the most effective exposure.

Why You Might Consider Light Therapy for Depression

There are many reasons why you might want to try light therapy for depression, some of the most common reasons include:

• Pregnant or nursing women must avoid certain antidepressants

• Used in conjunction with antidepressants it may decrease the amount of prescription medication necessary

• Light therapy may increase the effectiveness of prescription antidepressants

• Phototherapy may elevate mood to improve the effectiveness of counseling

• Light therapy has very few side effects and is considered to be a very safe treatment

• Your doctor may recommend light therapy

Artificial light is proven to help treat seasonal mood disorders and non-seasonal depression as well. Light therapy emits the right amount of UV exposure to elevate mood much like natural sunlight. This helps people suffering from depression by triggering the brain to increase production of serotonin, a natural chemical in the brain that acts much like antidepressants. This increase in the level of serotonin is proven to help treat non-seasonal depression as well.

Light Therapy for Seasonal Depression

SAD usually affects people living in the Northern Hemisphere during the fall and winter months when exposure to sunlight and daylight hours is significantly reduced. You should speak with your doctor if you experience any symptoms of SAD which include:

• Losing interest in normal activities

• Food cravings especially foods high in carbs

• Withdrawing socially

• Gaining weight

• Fatigue

Light therapy is recognized by the American Psychological Association, as effective treatment for SAD, providing relief to approximately 50% of patients treated. This increases significantly to an improvement in about 80% of patients when the light therapy is customized to an individual’s sleep and wake cycle. The typical treatment includes about 30 minutes of exposure in the morning with a fluorescent white light. Most patients experience an improvement in one week of light therapy for seasonal depression.

Light Therapy for Nonseasonal Depression and Other Conditions

Light therapy is also used to treat nonseasonal depression and many other conditions such as:

• Depression not caused from changing seasons

• Dementia

• Jet Lag

• Adjusting to night work schedules

• Sleep Disorders

Light therapy is successful in treating many conditions including nonseasonal depression and various sleep disorders. People suffering from circadian rhythm disorders have difficulty with regulating regular wake and sleep patterns. This is common in people that work night shifts or people that experience jet lag. A person’s circadian rhythm is like the internal clock that tells the body to become more alert when daylight begins and more tired when daylight diminishes.

Light therapy is proven highly effective at treating a wide range of sleep disorders by helping to “re-set” the internal clock which promotes regular sleep patterns. Light therapy for sleep disorders should be conducted only under the care of a physician experienced in sleep disorders.

LightSources Offers Effective UV Lamps for Light Therapy for Depression

The LightSources Group is recognized as a leading global supplier of high quality, energy efficient and highly effective UV lamp solutions used in a wide range of applications. Our full spectrum UV lamps for depression are specially designed and manufactured with rare Earth phosphors which produce a clear and bright white light with a high coloring index (CRI) in the range of 90 to 100. We design, engineer and manufacture phototherapy lamps used in a wide range of medical uses.

Our lamps are used worldwide for many therapeutic purposes including skin conditions, sleep disorders and light therapy for depression. Our skilled and experienced lighting engineers understand the technology behind the UV radiation and offer in-depth expertise in designing UV lamps with the exact amount of bandwidth and UV exposure prescribed by physicians for many health conditions.

Where to Find the Best UV Light Air Purifier

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UV light air purifier systems are one of the most cost-effective and safest methods used to purify the air we breathe.  UV air purification systems are used in municipalities and industrial applications to remove harmful contaminants from the air and eliminate odors. UV light air purification helps industries in complying with strict regulations regarding air quality while offering many benefits over other air purification methods.

UV Light Air Purifier is Environmentally Friendly

UV light air purifiers are environmentally friendly as they do not require the use of harmful or toxic chemicals, yet they are extremely effective at disinfecting and purifying the air.  Since UV air purifiers operate without the use of chemicals, there is no need to purchase, store, or dispose of harmful chemicals or byproducts. In addition to clean air purification methods, UV air purifiers use energy-efficient UVC germicidal lamps, creating an even more environmentally friendly operation.  

UV light air purifiers are available in compact designs that make them simple to operate and easy to maintain.  With long-lasting UVC germicidal lamps, UV air purifiers save time and money with very little ongoing maintenance required.

UVC Radiation Offers Powerful Germicidal Effectiveness

UVC radiation is proven to quickly and effectively destroy airborne contaminants including bacteria, fungi, mold, viruses, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs).  By penetrating the nuclei of the harmful cells, UVC radiation immediately renders them harmless and unable to replicate. UV air purifiers operate with UVC germicidal lamps designed to emit specific wavelengths at 254 nanometers (nm), which is the most effective band of UVC radiation that instantly destroys the cells of harmful contaminants.

UV Light Air Purifiers Benefit Many Industrial Applications

UVC germicidal lamps help to prevent the spread of airborne illnesses in many residential and commercial settings.  UVC light air purifiers are utilized in many commercial buildings to provide safe and clean air for workers and visitors and are also becoming quite popular in more residential settings.  Healthcare facilities benefit from UV light air purifiers by providing clean air to patients who may already have a compromised immune system. Many facilities such as hospitals, doctors’ offices, nursing homes, and rehabilitation centers provide safe and clean air to patients with UV light air purification.

Many industrial applications are realizing the benefits of UV air purification to provide a safer workplace while meeting strict air quality codes and regulations.  UV air purifiers are used in many applications to eliminate toxic chemicals produced during certain applications such as plastic, rubber, or wood surfacing treatment processes.  Companies can reduce their output of harmful compounds while protecting their employees with cleaner and safer air.

UV air purification systems can be installed in new existing HVAC units to eliminate the spread of air pollutants including bacteria, viruses, parasites, dust mites, mold spores, and fungi.  UV air purifiers are easy to maintain and reduce the maintenance required to clean air ducts as the UVC radiation keeps coils clean while disinfecting the air. Make sure that you consult with a UVC germicidal specialist before purchasing your UV air purifier and UVC germicidal lamps.

LightSources Offers Custom UVC Germicidal Lamps for Air Purification

Not all UV lamps are made the same and that is especially true for UVC germicidal lamps.  To obtain the quality results you desire, it is important to be sure you are working with quality products and lamps proven to provide effective disinfection.  LightSources and LightTech offer the most effective UVC germicidal lamps available today, proven effective in a multitude of applications worldwide.

LightSources offers vast resources to provide quick turnaround on production requirements including prototype and custom-designed lamps.   We offer custom-designed lamp diameter and length, ceramic bases, and sockets customizable right down to matching your own logo colors. Our UVC germicidal lamps are used in many purification systems worldwide including air, surface, and water disinfection applications.  

LightSources helps many industries and municipalities with UVC germicidal lamps to effectively treat water in reclamation operations, wastewater treatment plants, ballast water treatment on ships, aquariums, fish hatcheries, and many other water disinfection processes.  UVC germicidal lamps help to keep food fresh and safe in grocery stores, restaurants, and other food and beverage industrial applications.

UV Disinfection Eliminates Germs Chlorine Doesn’t

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We’ve been hearing a lot about UV disinfection and the many uses for disinfecting air, water, and surfaces, but do you know that UV radiation can eliminate germs that chlorine does not? Ultraviolet (UV) germicidal radiation is a popular method of disinfection in many water and air purification systems, due to its highly effective disinfection properties and the many health and safety benefits. UV disinfection is fast, effective, and completely safe, providing many advantages over other methods of water disinfection such as chlorination.

In addition to the many benefits of UV disinfection systems, UV light has been proven to eradicate an extensive list of harmful pathogens such as viruses, bacteria, and protozoa. One key advantage that UV purification systems offer over chlorine-based disinfection methods is the effectiveness of eliminating protozoa such as Cryptosporidium and Giardia which can be chlorine resistant. UV germicidal disinfection has proven to be highly effective at eradicating these parasites from water supplies to prevent widespread intestinal illnesses.

How Does UV Disinfection Work?

UV disinfection works by short-wave UV light causing a physical reaction to the RNA and DNA of cells in microorganisms which renders them incapable of reproducing and infecting. UV light is invisible to the human eye, falling in between visible light and X-rays on the electromagnetic spectrum. UV light is emitted by the sun, although most is absorbed by the ozone layer in the Earth’s atmosphere.

UV light is measured in wavelengths referred to as nanometers (nm), which is a billionth of a meter. UV emissions in the UVB and UVC range of 200 to 300 nm are considered germicidal, which means they are effective at inactivating microorganisms such as viruses, bacteria, and protozoa. UVC lamps are used in disinfection applications worldwide, providing effective, safe, and environmentally friendly disinfection without the use of chemicals and harmful byproducts.

Effectiveness of UV Disinfection

UV disinfection has been proven to be highly effective with instant disinfection of pathogenic organisms such as those that cause hepatitis, cholera, typhoid, polio, and viral, intestinal parasitic diseases. UV light provides advantages over disinfection with chlorine with its ability to destroy parasites that threaten public health such as Cryptosporidium and Giardia.

Wastewater treatment facilities utilizing chlorine disinfection systems run the risk of releasing these dangerous organisms into rivers and lakes which may threaten public health if the same water supply is also the source of drinking water. UV disinfection used in drinking water plants helps to eradicate parasites and protozoa resistant to chlorine treatment.

Safety Advantages of UV Disinfection

UV disinfection provides many benefits over other treatment methods, which include the following:

• UV light is chemical-free and does not add any harmful or carcinogenic byproducts to water, air or the surface treated.

• UV disinfection systems eliminate the need to purchase, handle, store and dispose of corrosive or toxic chemicals, providing environmental benefits to the treatment plant and the community

• UV light is proven to be extremely effective at eradicating a wide range of harmful microorganisms including pathogens resistant to chlorine treatment

• UV radiation may be combined with hydrogen peroxide to destroy toxic chemicals while simultaneously providing effective disinfection

It is clear to see why UV light is a popular method of disinfecting water, air, and surfaces. Working with an experienced UVC lamp provider will ensure high-quality germicidal effectiveness for your application.

LightSources Offers UV Disinfection Lamps

LightSources and our valued partners are recognized for providing high-quality, high-tech UVC germicidal lamps which are proven effective across a wide range of applications. We design, engineer, and manufacture UVC germicidal lamps for effective disinfection of water, air, and surfaces. Our specialty UVC lamps are found in applications worldwide, leading the industry with first-to-market, energy-efficient germicidal solutions.

Our UVC lamps are utilized in water disinfection applications such as:

• Wastewater treatment plants

• Drinking water treatment plants

• Water reclamation

• Aquaculture

• Ballast water treatment systems

Our UVC lamps contribute to these and many other water disinfection applications, as well as air treatment systems and various disinfection applications. We provide a wide selection of standard UVC lamps as well as offering custom-designed solutions to meet your specifications. Our standard selection includes Low-Pressure UV disinfection lamps, Low Pressure Amalgam UVC lamps, Medium Pressure Mercury Discharge lamps, electronic ballasts and quartz sleeves.

UV Light Kills Bacteria in Air Treatment Systems

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UV light kills bacteria in many disinfection and purification systems, providing clean air and water to a multitude of applications. When ultraviolet (UV) light is emitted at the wavelength of 254 nanometers (nm), the UVC radiation is instantly effective at eradicating all harmful contaminants and microorganisms. UVC radiation at 254nm instantly penetrates the cells of these microscopic invaders within seconds of exposure, damaging the nuclei of the cells to render them harmless.

UV light kills bacteria, viruses, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), fungi, mold spores, mildew, and other harmful contaminants in surface, water, and air treatment systems. UV germicidal lamps provide clean and safe air in residential, commercial, and industrial applications. People can enjoy clean and safe air free from harmful bacteria in their home while many businesses provide clean air in their establishments to maintain a healthy environment for their employees and the public.

It is important to provide clean air free from harmful viruses and bacteria in many commercial settings such as medical facilities, doctor offices, schools, hospitals and nursing homes. Patients with a compromised immune system are at an increased risk of contracting illness through airborne germs. A UV light air treatment system promotes health and wellness and prevents the spread of disease.

Benefits of Air Treatment Systems with UV Light to Kill Bacteria and Viruses

Many industrial settings also provide the benefits of UVC air purification to provide a healthier workplace for their employees and visitors and to comply with strict air quality codes and regulations. Many industrial applications such as rubber, plastic manufacturing, and woodworking facilities produce toxic chemicals in their production processes. UV light kills these toxic airborne compounds and protects the public with safer and cleaner air.

While the health benefits are clear, breathing cleaner air into our lungs improves wellness and protects against disease, there are other benefits as well. UV light air purification systems are completely safe, with no harmful chemicals or byproducts. UV lamps in HVAC systems provide long-lasting improvements in air quality with very little to no maintenance required. Keeping your HVAC and air ducts free from mold, mildew, and contaminants provides added protection to your HVAC equipment for longer-lasting, smooth operation.

Working with a UV lamp supplier with extensive experience in UVC germicidal technology will ensure the proper UV lights for your anti-bacterial application.

UV Light Kills Bacteria in Germicidal Applications

LightSources is recognized as an authority on UVC germicidal technology, offering patented products for long-lasting UV lights that effectively kill bacteria and all harmful microorganisms. We design, engineer, and manufacture UV lights used in water, surface, and air disinfection systems worldwide. We provide a wide selection of Low Pressure and Medium Pressure Mercury Discharge lamps, with custom-engineered solutions available.

Our Low-Pressure UV germicidal lamps are similar in construction and operation to standard fluorescent lights, although the UVC lamps do not include the phosphate coating present in fluorescent lamps. This allows more UVC radiation to pass through the quartz or soda-lime glass. Low-Pressure Amalgam UVC lamps provide ideal germ-killing effectiveness even in applications with ambient temperature fluctuations.

Our Medium Pressure Mercury Discharge lamps emit broadband wavelengths rather than narrowband, similar to High-Intensity Discharge lamps. Consulting with an engineer is the best way to obtain the ideal UV light to kill the bacteria and harmful contaminants in your application. The LightSources Group consists of the leading high-tech lamp designers available, offering expertise and an understanding of the technology behind UVC germicidal technology combined with superior lamp construction.

LightSources assists businesses across a wide range of industries including municipalities in obtaining highly effective germ-killing disinfection in many purification systems. We offer UV light disinfection to wastewater treatment facilities, ballast water treatment systems, and reclamation applications. Our UV lights are used to kill bacteria in restaurants, grocery stores, food and beverage processing plants, and many other commercial and industrial applications. Our UV lamps are proven to improve processes with effective, high performance which outlasts comparable lamps, for maximum energy savings and cost efficiency.

How Effective is UV Light to Kill Germs?

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The effectiveness of UV light to kill germs is proven in many germicidal applications such as air purification systems and water disinfection applications. UV light also kills germs on surfaces and is used in many applications such as food buffets and grocery stores. UV germicidal lamps harness the power of UV radiation, which destroys bacteria, viruses, and many germs naked to the human eye, instantly upon contact.

Ultraviolet radiation is emitted in wavelengths and measured with nanometers (nm), with UV light broken down into 3 basic categories, UVA, UVB, and UVC radiation. UVA light is measured between 315 nm and 400 nm, UVB light is found in the range of 280 nm to 315 nm, while UVC radiation is between 200 nm to 280 nm with these powerful shorter wavelengths proven to have an extremely effective germicidal function specifically at 254 nm.

Use UV Light to Kill Germs at 254 nm

UVC radiation is emitted in the range of 254 nm is proven to eliminate viruses, bacteria, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and harmful microorganisms. UVC radiation at 254 nm instantly penetrates the cells of these living organisms and alters the DNA to render it unable to replicate which leaves them completely harmless. Short-wave UVC radiation does not reach the surface of the Earth as it is filtered out by the Earth’s atmosphere. This wavelength of UV light to kill germs is extremely effective and is harmless to people.

Use UV Light to Kill Airborne Germs with Ozone at 185 nm

UVC radiation emitted at the short wave of 185 nm is useful in ozone-producing germicidal lamps to eliminate odors from the air. Ozone-generating germicidal lamps are used in air purification systems worldwide to keep air smelling crisp and clean and free from foul and stale odors. Air purification systems with ozone lamps eliminate VOCs such as ammonia, mercaptans, and sulfides. Ozone-generating lamps decompress oxygen, O² to produce ozone, O³ which is a proven oxidizer.

Using UV Light to Kill Germs Provides Many Benefits

Using UV light to kill germs provides many benefits over other methods of disinfection. Many environmental regulations and codes exist to control the use of chemical disinfection and byproducts. UVC germicidal lamps are completely free from any harmful byproducts, meeting strict regulations and environmental codes.

Companies utilize UV air purification systems to provide a safe work environment and control potentially dangerous emissions to meet environment code compliance. UV germicidal lamps are used in water disinfection systems such as municipalities’ water treatment systems, fish aquariums, hatcheries, ballast water treatment systems, and many other water cleansing applications. UV light even kills some bacteria and viruses that chlorine does not, such as cryptosporidium and giardia.

UV light disinfection provides effective germ-killing properties, code compliance with strict environmental regulations, and is completely safe with no harmful byproducts. High-performance, high-quality germicidal lamps also provide long-lasting performance which requires little to no maintenance. With UV light germ-killing systems there is no need to purchase, store, or dispose of chemicals, providing maintenance-free disinfection systems which provide cost savings.

To summarize, UV disinfection provides the following benefits over other methods:

• Meets code compliance and environmental regulations

• Is completely safe with no harmful byproducts

• No need to maintain chemicals

• Long-lasting lamps require little to no maintenance

• Provides instant, effective disinfection

• Provides cost savings with long-lasting quality UVC germicidal lamps

With all of these benefits, it is easy to see why UV light is the preferred germ-killing disinfection process for many applications. Working with a reputable UVC germicidal lamp provider will deliver the best results with the right lamp for your process.

LightSources Offers High-Performance UVC Germicidal Lamps

LightSources is recognized as a leading global supplier of ultraviolet and fluorescent lamp solutions including custom-designed prototype products. The LightSources Group provides UVC germicidal lamps used in air purification and water disinfection systems worldwide. We deliver first-to-market, patented products developed with proprietary technology as part of our commitment to delivering high-performance long-lasting, and energy-efficient solutions.

We offer a wide selection of UVC germicidal lamps such as our low-pressure Amalgam lamps developed with proprietary technology designed to withstand high current operation. Our low-pressure Mercury UVC lamps are available in quartz or soft glass and ozone-generating designs. Our high-output UVC lamps are designed to operate on higher currents with heavier filaments for more control and maximum UVC output.

UV Water Treatment Systems are Eco Friendly and Safe

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UV water treatment systems are used around the world to provide environmentally safe, eco-friendly water disinfection. For a water treatment system to be considered “green”, it must not add any byproducts to the water. UV water disinfection is a physical process that adds nothing to the water and does not affect the dissolved oxygen content or chemical composition of water.

UV water disinfection is therefore considered to be a sustainable, or green technology. Thousands of municipalities worldwide are adopting UV water treatment systems in the construction of new water treatment plants and by converting existing chemical treatment processes. UV water treatment is environmentally friendly, safe, and cost-effective, providing many benefits to water treatment systems.

Benefits of UV Water Treatment Systems

UV water treatment systems provide many benefits over other types of water disinfection methods, including chlorine-based processes. UV light is proven to eradicate Giardia and Cryptosporidium, microorganisms that are chlorine-resistant and proven to cause thousands of illnesses each year. UV water disinfection offers a host of advantages which include:

• Environmentally Friendly – UV water treatment is an environmentally friendly method of disinfecting water with no harmful by-products added during disinfection.

• Safe – UV light is safe for humans and poses no risks to employees handling chemicals. With UV water disinfection, there is no need to purchase, store, or dispose of harmful chemicals.

• Effective – UV radiation is proven to destroy 99.99% of harmful microorganisms including bacteria, viruses, fungi, E-coli, Giardia, Cryptosporidium, salmonella, typhoid fever, infectious hepatitis, meningitis, and many other pathogens.

• FDA Approved – UV water treatment is one of four methods approved by the FDA for safe and effective water disinfection.
  Reliable – UV light works around the clock with consistent and reliable performance.

• Efficient – UV radiation instantly kills germs for fast and effective water disinfection.

• Cost-Effective – UV water treatment systems are extremely cost-effective with little to no maintenance required and no man hours needed to handle chemicals. With long-lasting, high-performance UVC germicidal lamps, UV water disinfection is trouble-free, saving time and money.

Treating water with UV disinfection methods provides these benefits and many others. High-performance, quality UVC germicidal lamps are the key to realizing the maximum advantages offered by UV water disinfection.

Germicidal Lamps for UV Water Treatment Systems

The most common types of germicidal lamps used in UV water treatment systems are low-pressure mercury lamps and rare gas discharge UV lamps. UVC germicidal lamps are designed without the phosphor coating which is typical of most fluorescent lamps. This allows the right amount of UV radiation to flow through the body of the lamp for effective disinfection.

The body of germicidal lamps is filled with either a mix of gases such as Argon, Mercury, Neon, Zenon, Krypton or others or may be filled with pure Argon. The germicidal application will determine the right mix of gases for the most effective disinfection.

There are a few different styles of lamps that are effective for UV water disinfection such as:

• Low-Pressure Amalgam Germicidal Lamps

• Low-Pressure UVC Germicidal Lamps

• Medium Pressure Mercury Discharge Germicidal Lamps

• Quartz sleeves and electronic ballasts

UV radiation emitted at precisely 254 nm, the measurement which refers to the wavelength of light, is the most effective wavelength for germ-killing disinfection.  Ozone-emitting lamps operate at 185nm and are also very effective at eradicating harmful contaminants and odor. These UV lamps may be designed with Quartz, soft glass, or Quartz and Titanium.

LightSources Provides High-Performance UVC Germicidal Lamps

LightSources is a leading global supplier of high-performance UVC germicidal lamps used in water disinfection processes. LightSources in the United States and LightTech in Europe are recognized as an authority on UV technology and developing lamp and lighting solutions. We offer a wide selection of Low-Pressure UV lamps, Amalgam Lamps, Medium-pressure UV Lamps, Quartz sleeves, and electronic ballasts. Our skilled design and engineering team possesses in-depth knowledge of UV radiation and offers custom-designed lamps made to meet your specifications.

Our Amalgam lamps are developed with proprietary technology, providing up to three times the UVC output over comparable lamps of the same size. We will custom-design the right mix of gases to achieve the optimum output for your germicidal application.

Benefits of UV Air Purifier for HVAC Systems

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UV air purifier for HVAC systems provides many health benefits by keeping air clean, disinfected, and free from irritants, pollutants, and germs. UV air purification systems used in HVAC and AC units provide significant health benefits to people in many environments such as public buildings, hospitals, nursing homes and doctor facilities. UV air purifiers are becoming popular in residential homes as well as many people realize the benefits of cleansing the air we breathe and removing contaminants.

UV air purifiers are proven to effectively eliminate bacteria, viruses, germs, mildew, mold and even dust from the air. Breathing clean air free from these contaminants improves health and wellness in all people and is critical for people with compromised immune systems, asthma or respiratory illnesses. Eradicating these contaminants from the air provides a healthier environment and promotes continued health and wellness.

Effectiveness of UV Air Purifier for HVAC

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is emitted in various wavelengths measured in nanometers (nm). UV light emitted specifically at 254 nm is proven to be extremely effective at killing germs, viruses and all types of bacteria. This optimum output of germ killing UV wavelength does not emit ozone, which is produced when UV radiation is in the range of 185 nm. Ozone is a proven deodorizer, removing foul odors from the air. Consult with a UV HVAC professional regarding ozone generating lamps as they may cause corrosion to copper lines in some AC units.

Properly Install UV Air Purifier in HVAC Systems

Proper installation of UV lamps in air purifier HVAC systems is important for maximum effectiveness. UV air purifier systems should be mounted on the cold air side near the cooling coil or downstream. The output should be targeted toward the cooling coil and the draining pan for condensation underneath the coils to prevent the growth of algae or mold spores. Improper installation would not be effective in eliminating germs as bacteria and mold could develop and contaminate the blower which would contaminate the entire living space. Growth of algae or mold could also clog the coils of an AC unit and cause the motor to overwork and burn out quicker than if those contaminants were eliminated. Eliminating these germs and harmful contaminants through your HVAC unit provides clean and disinfected air for improved health and wellness as well as prolonging the life of your valuable HVAC and AC equipment.

Benefits of HVAC UV Air Purification Systems

HVAC UV air purification systems provide many benefits in commercial and residential settings. Business owners realize the benefits of providing clean and healthy air to employees which improves attendance and cuts down on workplace illnesses. Daycare centers and schools help to prevent the spread of airborne illnesses among students and hospitals provide a safer environment for sick patients. Clean and healthy air is vital to all people in all environments including commercial, industrial and residential settings.

UV air purifiers in industrial settings help manufacturers to maintain a healthy work environment while meeting air emission regulations. UV air purification is proven to remove toxic chemicals and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from the air produced by industrial operations. UV air purification is becoming more popular in residential HVAC systems, providing cleaner air in homes which benefits all residents especially people that are sick or have a compromised immune system. UV air purification provides all of these benefits as well as prolonging the life of your equipment by eliminating mold, mildew and harmful contaminants.

LightSources Offers High-Quality UV Air Purification Lamps

The LightSources Group consists of LightSources in the United States and China, LightTech in Europe and valuable partner companies which allow us to provide high-quality UV lamps which outlast and outperform comparable products. Our vast global resources and state-of-the-art glass factory in Hungary promotes our continual research and development and allows us to deliver first to market, proprietary lamps and lighting solutions. Our skilled engineers possess in-depth knowledge of UV radiation and provide custom design, engineering and manufacturing of UVC germicidal solutions.

We offer high-quality UV lamps for use in air purification systems and HVAC units which are proven effective at eliminating harmful contaminants.  Our technical team will assist you in developing custom solutions and lamps to fit any footprint in existing or new HVAC air purifiers. Our UVC germicidal lamps for air disinfection include low pressure Amalgam lamps designed with proprietary technology for longer-lasting effectiveness proven to yield up to three times more output than comparable lamps of the same length. We offer medium pressure lamps, Quartz sleeves and electronic ballasts designed to your specifications.

Learn How UV Light for Eczema Gives Patients Relief

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Eczema is an irritating skin condition that causes painful, itchy patches of dry skin in varying degrees of severity and UV light for eczema is proven to provide relief. Eczema can cause emotional stress to those suffering from this skin condition who only want relief. There are different types of eczema, which include:

• contact dermatitis

• atopic dermatitis

• seborrheic dermatitis

• nummular eczema

• stasis dermatitis

• dyshidrotic eczema

Symptoms can be different among people suffering from eczema, although most people experience the most common symptoms reported as extreme itching, inflamed red skin, rough scaly patches of skin, dry, sensitive skin, and areas of swelling. Itchiness is associated with all types of eczema and can make symptoms worse if people scratch too much. Eczema may develop in babies and children who may outgrow the condition, or eczema may develop in adulthood.

Eczema currently has no known cure, although there are effective treatments in the form of topical ointments, creams, and ultraviolet (UV) light therapy.

How UV Light for Eczema Works

Topical treatments may work for some people, although UV light for eczema has been proven to give relief to many patients. UV light therapy, also called phototherapy, should be in a controlled setting under a physician’s care with the proper type of UV lamp. The right type of lamp must be used with the proper wavelength administered as exposure to the wrong type of UV radiation could worsen symptoms.

Some people notice an improvement in their symptoms during the sunny, summer months, these patients are more likely to see improvement with UV light therapy. People living in the northern hemisphere may notice that a UV lamp improves their symptoms during the winter months when sunlight is scarce. Consistency is key with UV light for eczema treatment as improvement usually takes one to two months of regular exposure.

Light is divided into colors and measured in wavelengths, with the unit of measure in nanometers (nm). Ultraviolet light is in the electromagnetic spectrum of radiated energy which is invisible to the human eye. Ultraviolet light is divided into three areas: UVA, UVB, and UVC radiation. UVA and UVB radiation are often prescribed to treat eczema.

UVA light is in the wavelength between 315 to 400 nm, UVB radiation is between 280 and 315 nm with narrow-band UVB light measuring 310 nm. UVB radiation is the most common type of light therapy for eczema and emits wavelengths that are similar to the sun’s rays and are proven to give relief to many patients. Some patients prescribed UVA treatments are also prescribed a medication called psoralen which makes their skin more receptive to the UVA treatments.

All types of UV light for eczema treatments are proven to help patients by suppressing the overactive immune system which reduces inflammation, itching, and pain. UV phototherapy can improve vitamin D production and increase the skin’s own bacteria-fighting systems. Phototherapy is proven to help about 70% of those suffering from this irritating skin condition to find relief from symptoms, or at least calm them down and in some cases put them in a state of remittance.

LightSources Offers Proven UV Lamps for Eczema Treatment

LightSources and European partner, LightTech, offer UV lamps proven highly effective in many phototherapy applications. The LightSources Group is recognized worldwide for designing, engineering, and manufacturing high-tech, cutting-edge UV lamp technology. Our engineers possess in-depth knowledge of UV radiation and lamp technology, offering UV lamps that outperform and outlast comparable lamps with long-lasting effectiveness.

Our UV phototherapy lamps are used worldwide to treat a host of medical conditions. Phototherapy lamps are proven effective in treating many skin conditions including eczema, psoriasis, acne, vitiligo, and mood disorders such as depression and seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression caused by a lack of sunlight. The LightSources Group manufactures UV phototherapy lamps with full OEM support for all of these conditions.

LightSources is the leading global supplier of UVC germicidal lamps used in all disinfection applications such as in air purification systems and water disinfection processes. UVC radiation is proven to instantly eliminate harmful bacteria and viruses within seconds of exposure and is completely safe for humans. LightSources offers the widest selection of UVC germicidal lamps for any application with custom-designed solutions and prototypes available

UV Treatment of Ballast Water for Large Flows

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Ballast water is used when vessels take ocean water into special compartments, called ballasts, to provide stability and optimal waterline on a ship’s hull. Ballast water is either taken onto the ship or released back into the ocean as cargo is loaded or unloaded to maintain balance and structural integrity. The practice of adding ballast water in one port and releasing it into a foreign port has caused a huge detrimental impact on communities worldwide with harmful bio invasion.  UV treatment of ballast water to kill or neutralize the organisms in ballast water is a proven treatment technology for large vessels and tankers.

With the increase in global trade in the last few decades, 90% of global trade is now transported by sea. When ships began utilizing steel hulls, the opportunity to use ballast water for stability greatly increased the practice of ballast water exchange. Each year up to 12 billion tons of ballast water is dumped around the world, releasing aquatic organisms that are not native to the environment they are released in. These foreign invaders include marine sea creatures, bacteria, viruses, and microorganisms naked to the human eye and have also been known to include things like toxic algae and Cholera which have caused serious illness and even death to people in affected communities. Bio invasions from contaminated ballast water are recognized as one of the top four greatest threats facing the sustainability of the world’s oceans. Contaminated ballast water causing harmful bio invasion is a serious threat facing oceans today along with physical destruction and alteration of marine habitats, the overexploitation of living marine resources, and marine pollution caused by land-based sources.

Ballast Water Management Convention

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted the Ballast Water Management Convention (BWMC) in 2004 which established standards and procedures to prevent the spread of harmful marine organisms from one port to another region. The most recent ratification by the required number of global states makes the BWMC globally enforceable to all ships traveling through international waters, effective September 8, 2017. All ships traveling through international waters are required to manage ballast water and sediments with a ballast water management system. All ships must maintain a ballast water management certificate along with the record book, which is subject to inspection by any port authority. Newly constructed vessels must have an onboard ballast water treatment system while existing ships encounter phased-in requirements. Ballast water treatment systems must meet IMO guidelines and US Coast Guard approval. There are basically three types of ballast water treatment technologies which include:

• Physical / Mechanical filtration

• Chemical / Electrochlorination

• UV Treatment with UVC germicidal technology

Compliant ballast water treatment technologies must actively remove, neutralize, or kill organisms prior to discharge. This differs from conventional methods which required ships to exchange ballast water mid-ocean or at least 50 nautical miles from shore. UV treatment of ballast water is gaining popularity as ship owners and operators are realizing the many advantages of this environmentally friendly ballast water treatment system.

UV Treatment of Ballast Water in Large Vessels

UV treatment offers many advantages over other treatment technologies and is changing the thinking of shipowners when it comes to large vessels and tankers. Electro-chlorination has been popular for large flow vessels, although UV ballast water treatment systems are proven highly competitive with respect to power consumption, footprint, safety, and effectiveness. Modern solutions that incorporate specially designed UVC germicidal lamps easily compete on footprint and power consumption even at high flows at or above 1500–3000 m3/h. Lower operating costs combined with simple operation and highly effective germicidal results are tipping the scale towards ultraviolet treatment.

UV Treatment of Ballast Water Versus Electrochlorination

Power Consumption

UV treatment of ballast water is proven to provide similar power consumption as electro-chlorination water treatment systems, with additional recognized advantages. Electro-chlorination treatment systems depend upon the salinity and temperature of seawater, using significantly more power in low-salinity or low-temperature conditions. UV ballast water treatment systems are completely unaffected and operate independently of water temperature or salinity.

Footprint

UV ballast water treatment systems can be configured to match the footprint and water flow of a particular vessel and can even be smaller than electrochlorination systems. UV water treatment systems also require less space than electrochlorination treatment systems as there is no need to handle and store chemicals. UV ballast water treatment systems are also less costly and easier to install.

Safety

Chlorination systems may require additional ventilation, explosion-proof storage compartments, and safety training for the crew. Electrochlorination produces both chlorine and hydrogen gases which are toxic and highly flammable when mixed. UV water treatment systems are safe, simple to handle and chemical-free. UV germicidal lamps produce no harmful by-products and do not require additional measures to prevent corrosion or neutralize oxidants. UV ballast water treatment methods offer these benefits with power consumption, footprint, and safety as well as many additional operational advantages. UVC germicidal technology is proven to quickly eradicate bacteria, viruses, and microorganisms naked to the human eye. UV radiation when emitted at 254 nm instantly penetrates the DNA of these living cells, rendering them unable to replicate and harmless.

LightSources Offers UV Lamps for Ballast Water Treatment

LightSources is a leading global supplier and recognized authority on UV lamps and UVC germicidal solutions. We offer a wide selection of germicidal lamps proven effective in surface, water, and air disinfection systems found worldwide. Our skilled engineers possess in-depth expertise of UV radiation and custom development of germicidal lamps to meet your specifications.