Does Ultraviolet Radiation Kill the COVD-19 Virus?

Ultraviolet radiation is proven to kill viruses and bacteria and there have been many questions about the efficacy of UV light killing the novel coronavirus.  The current pandemic with the outbreak of COVID-19 is caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, and people want to know if they can purchase UV lights for their home to help protect themselves and their family with effective sterilization.  Hospitals have been using UVC lamps in surface sterilization devices and UVC robots to further sterilize patient rooms and surfaces.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, FDA, answers your questions about UV Lights and Lamps: Ultraviolet-C Radiation, Disinfection, and Coronavirus. 

UVC Radiation and the SARS-CoV-2 Coronavirus

UVC radiation is proven to destroy the SARS-Coronavirus, which is a different coronavirus than what causes COVID-19.  SARS-CoV-2 is the virus that causes COVID-19 and given the newness of the virus there are many ongoing research studies to verify accurate dosage of UVC exposure including exposure duration and distance, which is key to effective sterilization with germicidal UVC lamps. 

Studies like this one by Boston University are showing promise with results that show a 99% reduction of the SARS-CoV-2 virus when UVC radiation is dosed at the right level.  This study shows that UV light will deactivate the coronavirus in 6 seconds when dosed at 5 mJ/cm2.  Another study conducted by Biological Consulting Services in Feb.2020, shows effective elimination of SARS-CoV-2 virus and many other stubborn microorganisms in UVGI irradiation with 99.99% effectiveness with 15 minutes of exposure.  With surface sterilization at direct exposure and UVGI air irradiation, hospitals can significantly improve the health of patients and prevent the spread of disease. 

Hospitals using UVC light to eliminate the spread of disease and consumers wishing to purchase UVC lamps to sterilize surfaces at home must remember that direct exposure is key.  UVC radiation will only kill microorganisms that are directly exposed to the UVC radiation emissions.  Inactivation of the virus on surfaces will not be as effective if blocked by shadows, dust, soil or organic compounds which absorb the UV light and reduce the efficacy of sterilization on the surface. 

LightSources Offers High-Quality UVC Germicidal Lamps

LightSources is a leading global supplier of high-quality, high-tech UVC germicidal lamps found in numerous applications worldwide including hospital UV disinfection devices.  We design, engineer and manufacture UVC germicidal lamps to emit the exact wavelength required for your application needs.  We offer a wide selection of standard output, high-output, compact, specialty, amalgam lamps, ozone lamps and more.  

LightSources is a valuable supplier to OEMs worldwide with quality UVC germicidal lamps for air, water and surface sterilization.  We follow strict quality control procedures as part of our ISO9001:2015 registration, delivery quality lamp products on time.  Contact us to speak with an engineer about how LightSources can improve your supply chain with high-tech UVC germicidal lamps.

How UV Light Keeps Kitchens Clean

Ultraviolet (UV) is a powerful disinfectant used in many applications to sterilize water, air and surfaces.  High intensity UV lamps eliminate harmful pathogens and break down volatile organic compounds (VOCs).  UV radiation in the wavelength of UVC ultraviolet light is highly effective at eradicating bacteria, viruses, mold, mildew and can even break down grease buildup.  UVC germicidal lamps are being used in many residential, industrial and commercial applications such as restaurants and kitchens. 

UVC germicidal lamps can help to keep restaurants and kitchens clean in many areas such as:

• UV air purification for healthy air in eating areas

• UV surface sterilization over food preparation areas

• UV lamps prevent mold and mildew in walk-in freezers

• UV food irradiation to prevent foodborne illnesses

• UV lamps in kitchen exhaust to prevent grease buildup

Commercial kitchens utilizing UV germicidal lamps in kitchen hood exhaust systems experience cleaner kitchen exhaust without grease buildup which also reduces the risk of kitchen grease fires.  Kitchen hood exhausts with UVC lamps provide low-maintenance, self-cleaning technology to help restaurant owners provide a cleaner and safer kitchen and to meet stringent health department code regulations. 

How UV Lamps Eliminate Grease Buildup

UV lamps eliminate grease buildup through a chemical reaction called photolysis and ozonolysis.  Photolysis, or photodissociation, occurs when photons break down oxygen molecules to oxygen atoms, which combine with remaining oxygen molecules to form ozone. Ozone causes a reaction with the organic compounds found in the grease through a process called ozonolysis. Ozonolysis forms byproducts which are easier to clean and reduces grease deposits and buildup in kitchen hood exhaust and duct systems. 

LightSources Offers UVC Lamps for Commercial Kitchen Sterilization

LightSources and LightTech lead the UV germicidal lamp industry with a wide selection of high-performance UV sterilization lamps.  We offer low pressure mercury lamps, amalgam lamps, medium pressure UV lamps, as well as custom and specialty UV lamp solutions.  Our lighting engineers possess deep technical knowledge of UV radiation and technology, offering custom phosphor blends to meet your specific disinfection requirements. 

LightSources is a leading global supplier of UVC germicidal lamps engineered with proprietary UV technology.  Our LongLife+ extends lamp life to outlast and outperform comparable lamps while Shatter ProTech provides shatterproof technology to prevent mercury contamination and increase safety.  Contact us to learn more about our UV sterilization solutions for commercial kitchens and restaurants. 

Does UV Light Kill Superbugs Like MRSA?

Ultraviolet (UV) light is a powerful form of electromagnetic radiation that occurs naturally from the sun and is replicated in UV lamps.  UV light is emitted at wavelengths on the electromagnetic spectrum that fall between X-rays and visible light in the range of 10 to 400 nanometer (nm).  UV light is not visible to the human eye as it has a higher frequency and shorter wavelengths that images our brain can perceive. 

UV light is further broken down into UVA, UVB and UVC, with UVC wavelengths being the most powerful for germ killing action.  UVC light has been recognized for centuries as having powerful germicidal properties.  UVC light emitted at precisely 254 nm is known to quickly eradicate viruses and bacteria by penetrating the cells of microorganisms and altering the DNA to prevent replication.  

A cell that cannot replicate poses no threat and is no longer a harmful pathogen.  UVC germicidal lamps are known to effectively eliminate tough viruses, bacteria, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), even mold, mildew and other harmful microorganisms. UV light is also proven to effectively eliminate some of the toughest superbugs out there like vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE), C. difficile, Acinetobacter and Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).

Hospitals are using UV light in many types of UV germicidal systems such as in HVAC units for cleaner air and in UVC robots to clean hospital rooms.  UVC radiation is proven effective on superbugs when exposed for the right amount of time, some germs are eradicated in seconds while others require a few minutes of exposure.  

LightSources Offers Effective UVC Germicidal Lamps

LightSources is a world leading supplier of high-quality, high-performance UV lamps including a wide selection of UVC germicidal lamps.  We offer low pressure amalgam lamps, low, medium and high pressure mercury lamps, ozone lamps, soft glass, quartz, and compact lamps.  Consider our quartz sleeves for protection, proprietary technology like Shatter ProTech shatterproof technology or LongLife+™ which extends lamp life up to 16,000 hours. 

LightSources leads the industry with high-tech lamp design and manufacturing including custom lamp engineering to meet your specifications.  We follow a strict quality policy to provide quality products delivered on time.  Contact us to learn more about our UVC germicidal lamp products and technologies. 

How Restaurant Owners Benefit from UV Sterilization

Ultraviolet (UV) light has been proven for centuries to eliminate harmful bacteria and viruses and is widely used in many environments and applications for disinfection purposes. UV light sterilization provides overwhelming benefits to many industries, especially restaurants and food preparation facilities. 

Ultraviolet sterilization can be delivered in many ways to protect nearly every single area of a restaurant including food prep countertops, kitchen areas, walk-in freezers, kitchen exhaust hoods, and dining areas. In addition to providing clean surfaces, UV light is used directly on food items in food irradiation which is safe and improves food quality.  UV air purification systems protect patrons from airborne disease and water sterilization ensures clean water free from harmful microorganisms.

Food Irradiation

UV exposure directly to food items is called food irradiation which is completely safe, helps to prevent foodborne illnesses and prolongs food shelf life.  Food irradiation provides many benefits to restaurants such as:

Reduces the risk of foodborne illnesses such as Salmonella, listeria, E. coli and other harmful microorganisms

Extends the shelf life of many food items

Reduces food spoilage

Lowers the risk of importing or exporting pesky insects hidden inside food products

Lessens the need for additives such as antioxidants and preservatives

Lessens the need for pesticides

Reduces early sprouting in potatoes, onions, spices and herbs

UV Surface Sterilization in Restaurants 

UV light sterilization systems provide clean surfaces free from harmful germs, bacteria and viruses simply by emitting UVC light in the right wavelength over countertops and food preparation areas. UV lights can be installed over counters, stoves, food buffets, delis and even walk-in freezers and kitchen hood exhausts.

UV sterilization lamps installed in walk-in freezers help to prevent mold and mildew which can easily occur in cool, damp places. UV lights in kitchen hood exhausts actually help to prevent grease buildup by altering the molecular structure of the grease into components which are more easily cleaned and removed, thus helping to prevent fires.

UV Air Purification Systems in Restaurants

Installing UV air purification systems in HVAC ductwork cleans and sanitizes air circulating through closed in spaces such as restaurant dining areas.  Restaurant owners can provide a healthier dining area for their patrons with clean air, free from airborne contaminants and disease.

LightSources Supports UV Sterilization Systems for Restaurants

LightSources leads the UV germicidal lamp industry with a wide selection of lamps designed for specific sterilization solutions as well as high-tech lamp designers offering custom engineered products. Our lamp engineers are the best in the business with in-depth technical knowledge of UV radiation, lamp design, construction, operation and UV technology.

LightSources supports OEMs worldwide with high-tech, high-quality UVC germicidal lamps. We offer patent protected lamp products and proprietary technology for longer lasting, increased germicidal effectiveness. Contact us to speak with an engineer and learn how to improve your germicidal systems including UVC sterilization for restaurants.

How UV Light Sterilization Helps Keep Hospitals Safe

Current events happening around the world are raising awareness of the critical care that hospitals provide, the necessity for sterile equipment and the responsibility that hospital administrators feel to provide safe healthcare to their communities.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that Healthcare Acquired Infections affect 31 people every day in the United States. 

UV Light Sterilization in Air Ventilation Systems

Diseases such as tuberculosis, measles and the influenza virus are all known to be spread through the air between infected people and others in a shared space.  Patients who enter a room after a person known to have a transmittable disease are at risk for acquiring infections and worsening their health condition. UV air purification systems are known to eliminate these harmful diseases and many others to protect vulnerable people in hospitals.

UVC Germicidal Lamps Used in Healthcare

UVC germicidal lamps have long been used to sterilize operating equipment and for use in overhead lamps in patient and operating rooms. Low-pressure mercury vapor lamps which emit wavelengths at an effective 253.7 nanometer (nm) are popular in surface and air sterilization applications.  UV sterilization lamps improve indoor air quality (IAQ) in healthcare facilities, hospitals and many public places to protect against the spread of many harmful pathogens. 

UVC sterilization lamps are proven to be highly effective, removing up to 99% of CFU counts in just one month, as reported by Avinash Kulkarni (PhD), Aeropure UV Systems Pvt Ltd, INDIA.  UVC germicidal lamps used in conjunction with an air particulate filter system provide an incremental benefit to improve the air quality and drastically reduce the risk of infection. 

LightSources Provides High-Performance UVC Germicidal Lamps

LightSources and valued partner, LightTech, offer high-tech, high-performance UVC germicidal lamps proven in demanding, germicidal applications.  We differ from other UV lamp suppliers in our commitment to research and development by a team of UV lighting engineers with deep technical knowledge of UV radiation.  The LightSources Group includes strategic partners like Cerlux, offering custom lamp bases and sockets designed with your colors for brand awareness. 

Our wide selection of UVC germicidal lamps includes:

• Low pressure mercury lamps

• Low pressure amalgam lamps

• MPUV technology

• Quartz sleeves

• Electronic ballasts

You can find our UV sterilization lamps in air, water and surface disinfection applications worldwide. We support OEMs of all sizes with high-quality products, quick turn-around time and prototype solutions. 

LightSources follows a strict quality policy as part of our ISO9001:2015 certification, ensuring timely delivery of quality lamp products.  We design, engineer and manufacture innovative lamps and lighting solutions with custom designed products available.  Contact us to speak with an engineer about your unique UV sterilization application requirement. 

Hospitals and Patients Benefit from UVC Robots

UVC Robots are becoming more popular as a powerful germ killing machine that provides important health benefits to many industries.  The healthcare industry in particular is realizing great benefits by incorporating UV robots as part of the sterilization process in hospitals.  UV robots equipped with high-quality UVC germicidal lamps are programmed to disinfect patient rooms in between patients to thoroughly sterilize and kill any lingering viruses and bacteria. 

Hospitals that incorporate UV light technology to sterilize rooms in addition to their regular cleaning routines will provide many benefits to patients, staff and to the hospital. Hospital acquired infections are more common than many people realize with about 1 in 25 people contracting an infection due to a hospital stay.  This can be devastating for the patient and lead to longer hospital stays.  

UVC radiation is proven to effectively kill almost all forms of harmful pathogens including superbugs like Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) or vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE).  UVC robots are even shown to effectively kill these resistant superbugs when in the line of sight and also when the virus is hiding behind objects at a rate of 99.9%.  

The success of UVC robots depends entirely on the quality of the UVC sterilization lamps on the unit.  Using high quality UVC lamps is key to realizing maximum benefit and germ killing effectiveness. 

LightSources: Global Source for High-Tech UVC Germicidal Lamps

LightSources and LightTech are recognized worldwide as a valuable supplier in the UVC germicidal lamp industry.  We support OEMs of all sizes with high-tech UVC lamps in various types and configurations to meet any germicidal need.  Our lighting engineers develop prototypes and custom phosphor blends to provide the most effective and cost efficient sterilization solution. 

Our UV sterilization lamps include: 

• Low Pressure Mercury Lamps – 7 various lamp types include standard and high-output, compact and soft glass lamps

• Low Pressure Amalgam Lamps – our amalgam germicidal lamps include spot and pellet amalgam with proprietary technology that outlasts and outperforms comparable lamp types

• Medium Pressure Ultraviolet Lamps (MPUV) – includes a wide variation of MPUV lamps ranging from 100 wpi to 700 wpi

• Electronic Ballasts – lightweight, high power, high efficiency and custom options available 

• Quartz Sleeves – open ended or domed type quartz protect lamps from leakage, breakage and temperature fluctuations without sacrificing performance

LightSources is a leading global supplier of UVC germicidal lamps used in a broad range of sterilization applications. We offer custom designed solutions for water, surface and air treatment systems. Contact us to speak with an engineer and learn more about the most effective UV lamps for hospital disinfection. 

Ultraviolet Light Key in Disinfecting Hospitals

Ultraviolet light has long been known to provide powerful disinfecting properties and is now more than ever a hot topic to sterilize hospitals, operating rooms and medical equipment.  Hospital acquired infections (HAIs) are a real concern, especially in the midst of a global pandemic where hospitals are treating highly contagious people with serious disease.  Cleaning and sterilizing hospital rooms and equipment is critical to prevent the spread of disease through airborne viruses and contaminated surfaces. 

UV Light Kills Viruses on Surfaces

UV light is proven to kill viruses, bacteria and airborne contaminants when using UVC germicidal lamps for air treatment systems, designed to emit the proper wavelength of light.  UV light from the sun is emitted in UVA, UVB or UVC wavelengths, with UVC being the most powerful form of germicidal electromagnetic radiation.  UVC light from the sun is mostly absorbed by the ozone layer, although scientists and lighting specialists have designed UVC lamps which mimic the powerful, germ-killing wavelengths.  

UVC germicidal lamps are used in UV surface sterilization equipment to treat hospital equipment, surfaces, beds and entire hospital rooms.  Scientists have even developed robots which roam through a hospital room and effectively eliminate bacteria and viruses on contact.  According to this article in Hospital News, UVC light emitted at the right wavelength can kill the MRSA bacteria in 1.2 minutes at a 5 ft. distance.  Hospitals use UVC disinfection in many types of surface sterilization equipment including portable units and UV germicidal robots. 

LightSources Offers Quality UVC Germicidal Lamps

LightSources offers a wide range of UVC germicidal lamps used in many types of disinfection equipment and applications.  The lighting engineers at LightSources design and engineer powerful, effective and cost-efficient UV lamps for a wide range of applications.  We supply OEMs worldwide with high quality germicidal lamps used in water, surface and air purification systems. 

LightSources is recognized as a leading supplier of UV lamps, supporting OEMs worldwide with effective and efficient UVC germicidal solutions. We offer custom designed lamp components, bases and sockets to meet your specific requirements. Contact us with any questions and to speak with an engineer about improving your UVC germicidal lamp supply base. 

Improve Air Quality in Your Home with UV HVAC Systems

Maintaining clean air in your home is important as indoor air pollution is recognized as one of the top five environmental health risks.  The best way to improve the air quality of your home is to control pollutants, eliminate the source and ventilate your home with fresh air.  Ventilating your home with clean, outdoor air is not always an option, however, as many areas experience high levels of pollutants and allergens in the air or adverse weather conditions.  

Ultraviolet light has been known to kill germs for more than 100 years and continues to provide disinfection properties to many surface, water and air sterilization processes.  UV germicidal technology is used to disinfect surfaces in hospitals, surgical equipment, food establishments, water treatments, industrial air emissions and many other applications. UV lamps are installed in HVAC systems in commercial properties and residential homes to improve the air quality for better health. 

UVC Air Sterilization Lamp Suppliers

UV light is used to kill many germs and airborne disease causing microorganisms in UV air purification systems, often installed in HVAC systems to treat large areas.  Some smaller, free standing units may treat the air in one or two rooms, whereas an HVAC UV air sterilizer will treat a whole house. This is important for people with weakened immune systems or sensitivity to airborne pollutants like people with asthma or respiratory illnesses. 

LightSources is a leading supplier of UVC germicidal lamps, found in many sterilization applications worldwide.  The LightSources Group provides high quality, high tech UV germicidal solutions with a wide selection of UV germicidal lamps, quartz sleeves and components.  We offer a wide selection of:

• Low pressure mercury lamps

• Low pressure amalgam lamps

• Medium Pressure UV lamps (MPUV)

• Quartz sleeves

• Electronic ballasts 

Our low pressure mercury lamps provide high efficiency and convert up to 40% of electricity into UVC radiation at the most effective wavelength of 254 nanometer.  The LightSources Group offers highly effective amalgam lamps designed with proprietary technology to deliver consistent UVC emissions even in varying air and water temperatures ranging from 4° to 40° C.  Medium pressure UV lamps by LightSources are designed with 100 to 700 watts per inch. Our experienced UV radiation engineers offer custom designed solutions as well, to meet specific germicidal requirements with custom phosphor blends. 

The LightSources Group is a leading supplier of UV lamp solutions found worldwide in a multitude of applications.  We are dedicated to continual improvement, offering first to market, patented lamps with custom designed solutions available.  Contact us for prototype or full production requirements and to learn more about our UV lamps for air sterilization. 

UV Water Sterilization Trends and Suppliers

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is a powerful energy from the sun that emits germ killing, disinfectant wavelengths. UVC germicidal lamps replicate specific wavelengths of UV radiation to provide effective and efficient sterilization in many water, surface and air disinfection applications.  UVC water sterilization is utilized worldwide and is expected to increase in high-volume applications such as:

• Municipal drinking water systems

• Wastewater treatment plants

• Ballast water treatment systems in ships

• Many industrial water sterilization processes

Due to the continued growth and industrialization and emerging economies, specifically in the Asia-Pacific region such as China and India, there is an increasing need for clean water.  Manufacturing facilities, specifically in the oil and gas and chemical industries produce large volumes of wastewater. This wastewater must be treated to prevent significant environmental contamination into groundwater and fresh bodies of water. 

There is an increase in private and governmental organizations investing into UV water sterilization systems to provide safe drinking water for communities while protecting the environment.  

US EPA Approved UV Water Sterilization for Drinking Water

UV light is an approved method of water sterilization for municipal drinking water systems by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, providing effective inactivation of pathogens. UV sterilization can also be used in a physical process of oxidation when combined with hydrogen peroxide. This water disinfection process does not require the use of any additional chemicals and is highly effective at eliminating harmful germs and microorganisms.

The many advantages of UV water sterilization include:

• A high rate of effectiveness

• Environmentally friendly with no chemicals

• Easy installation

• Ease-of-use with little to no maintenance

Due to these many advantages with effective and efficient water sterilization, UV germicidal lamp suppliers are expected to supply a steady and increasing demand. 

UVC Germicidal Lamp Suppliers

UVC germicidal lamp suppliers must continue to invest in research and development to meet high demands with improved energy efficiency and cost effective solutions. LightSources is a recognized global authority in ultraviolet technology, providing a wide range of UVC germicidal lamps found in many industries worldwide. We continually offer innovative, first to market UV sterilization solutions to meet market demands.

The LightSources Group is a leading global supplier of UV lamps and components, offering a vast product line as well as custom designed solutions. We offer high-tech lamp design and development to meet specific requirements. Contact us to learn more and to ensure a highly effective, cost-efficient UV water sterilization process.

Meet Industrial Air Quality Demands with UV Air Treatment

Ultraviolet (UV) air treatment systems are used worldwide in many residential, commercial and industrial processes to clean and purify the air. Many industrial applications are mandated to purify the air after producing toxins such as in rubber, plastic or textile manufacturing. Air purification systems are a recognized and approved treatment method to meet industrial air quality regulations.

UV germicidal lamps are proven to eliminate airborne germs which cause serious illnesses such as viruses, bacteria, mold, mildew and various microorganisms. UV ozone lamps also eliminate foul odors from the air and UV oxidation is proven to remove pesticides, insecticides, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. Many businesses have converted from chemical treatment systems to UV air treatment systems which offer many advantages.

Advantages of Industrial UV Air Purification

UV air purification systems are recognized as highly effective and are replacing chemical treatment methods in air purification and water sterilization processes worldwide. UV air purification offers many benefits over chemical treatment methods such as effectiveness, environmental safety and affordability.

UV air treatment systems do not release any harmful byproducts into the environment as chemicals do and are much simpler to maintain with no need to purchase, store or dispose of harmful chemicals. UV disinfection lamps provide affordable and effective air purification methods to many commercial, manufacturing and industrial processes.

LightSources Offers Industrial UV Air Purification Solutions

The LightSources Group is recognized as a world leading supplier and authority on UVC germicidal lamp solutions. LightSources in the United States and LightTech in Europe together offer vast resources, decades of experience, and a commitment to delivering first to market, innovative and improved germicidal products. We are dedicated to research and development where we continually develop proprietary technology which provides significant advantages to the UV germicidal industry.

Our UVC germicidal lamp solutions include low-pressure Mercury lamps, medium pressure and low pressure Amalgam lamps including proprietary Amalgam technology. Our lamps are proven to provide longer lasting performance, even in compact spaces and in applications with varying temperatures. We offer custom designed lamps to meet specific application requirements as well as assist customers in developing prototype products.

We support OEMs globally with prototype support and production fulfillment with just in time delivery. Our commitment to quality and improvement is evidenced in our high-quality, high-tech germicidal lamps.

The LightSources Group is recognized as a leading global supplier and authority on UVC germicidal solutions. We design, engineer and manufacture high quality lamps proven to outlast and outperform comparable lamps. Contact us to learn how to improve your air purification systems with UVC germicidal lamps designed for your application requirements.

High Quality MPUV and MPHO Lamps for Disinfection

Medium pressure ultraviolet (MPUV) germicidal lamps and medium pressure high output (MPHO) lamps provide disinfection solutions to many surface disinfection, air purification and water sterilization applications. MPUV lamps provide many benefits to high volume water treatment processes such as in waste water treatment plants and ships’ ballast water treatment systems.

Advantages of MPUV Disinfection Lamps

MPUV germicidal lamps produce significantly more UVC energy over low pressure ultraviolet (LPUV) lamps. This allows for increased flow rate even in compact spaces. MPUV germicidal lamps provide another advantage by emitting polychromatic wavelengths, which means emissions of multiple wavelengths. Polychromatic UVC germicidal lamps are used in advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) which are proven to effectively reduce and remove micro-pollutants such as insecticides, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals from wastewater.

LightSources Offers High Quality Disinfection Lamps

LightSources offers high quality UVC germicidal lamps including MUPV and MPHO lamps designed for specific applications. Our skilled engineers custom design and engineer germicidal lamps to meet your specific application needs. We offer lamps from 100 W per inch to more than 700 W per inch and varying arc lengths anywhere from 2 inches to 85 inches long.

We understand the technology behind ultraviolet lamp design to harness the optimum UV radiation level to meet your application requirements. We offer custom lamp design, specialty phosphor blends, prototype development and full OEM support with just-in-time delivery. Our MPUV lamps are designed with high-quality components and advanced, proprietary technologies including:

Engineered with a molybdenum foil within a hard quartz capillary, providing a hermetic seal

Pin electrodes in pure tungsten with an over-wind of throated tungsten

Fused quartz with an ultra-low water content

Ceramic or metal with suitable electrical termination to provide effective and safe electrical conductivity

Each lamp is filled with an inert Argon gas during an exacting process which ensures accurate mercury content and fill pressure

Full traceability with a unique serial number from start to finish in the production and measurement process

LightSources offers one of the widest selections of germicidal lamps available, designed and engineered with high quality materials and components. We offer custom designed solutions and MPUV lamps backed by a limited warranty. Contact us to learn how to improve your germicidal application with high-quality MPUV and MPHO germicidal lamps.

Where Can I Find High Quality Ozone Lamps?

Ozone occurs naturally from ultraviolet light although the ozone layer filters most of the UV light emitted by the sun. Ultraviolet (UV) light refers to wavelengths emitted at frequencies higher than visible light. Ultraviolet, or beyond violet, refers to light frequencies in the range of 100 to 315 nm, whereas visible light is in the range of 400 to 700 nm.

UVC germicidal lamps deliver powerful UV radiation at an effective 254 nm, proven to sterilize and disinfect against many germs and viruses. When UV light is emitted in shorter wavelengths in the range between 160 to 240 nm, ozone will be produced. Photolysis of oxygen, O2, is the process which disrupts the oxygen molecule, creating valent oxygen atoms which attach to individual oxygen molecules, creating ozone, O3.

Quartz glass ozone lamps emit UV rays in the range of 185 nm to effectively decompress the oxygen in the air and create ozone. Ozone disinfectant lamps are used worldwide in a number of water and air sterilization systems, eliminating harmful germs and foul odors. UVC ozone lamps improve air quality by eliminating harmful contaminants, microorganisms, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) including ammonia, sulfides and mercaptans.

High-Quality Quartz Glass Ozone Lamps

LightSources is a leading global supplier of UV lamps and lighting solutions including UVC germicidal solutions. We offer a wide selection of UVC germicidal lamps including ozone lamps and custom designed solutions. Our UV germicidal lamps are found worldwide in air purification systems and water sterilization applications, meeting high-volume commercial and industrial demands.

We offer high-tech, custom lamp design to meet compact requirements, and specialty phosphor blends to maximize performance for your application. Our skilled engineers assist you with the rapid prototype program, reduced lead times and just-in-time manufacturing. We support OEMs worldwide with soft glass and quartz glass lamp requirements and on time delivery.

The LightSources Group is recognized as a world leader and authority in quartz germicidal lamps. We continually develop new and innovative solutions for the UVC germicidal industry which include public safety and environmentally friendly practices. Contact us to speak with an engineer about improving your UVC germicidal application with proven, high-quality UVC germicidal and ozone lamps.

UV Water Sterilization Is Safe and Effective

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation provides powerful and highly effective sterilization with no harmful byproducts or side effects. UV technology is safe and effective at sterilizing surfaces, air and water in a multitude of germicidal applications. UV technology is utilized worldwide in many water treatment applications including:

• Pools and spas

• Municipalities

• Water treatment plants

• Drinking water

• Aqua culture

• Water reclamation

• Life sciences

• Ballast water treatment in ships

UV germicidal lamps are proven in these applications and many others to instantly and effectively eliminate harmful microorganisms, aqua marine organisms, bacteria, viruses, mold spores, mildew and many other contaminants.

UV Water Disinfection for Pool and Spa

Ozone producing germicidal lamps effectively sterilize and purifying water without the irritating side effects of chlorine. UV radiation is proven to eliminate harmful organisms that chlorine does not and purifies water 3,000 times quicker than chlorine. UV water sterilization is nonirritating, produces no taste, odor or color.

Drinking Water Sterilization

Eliminating harmful pathogens in drinking water is critical for public safety worldwide. UV water sterilization provides many benefits such as low operating costs, low maintenance and ease-of-use. UV germicidal lamps do not alter the pH, odor or taste of water.

UV Ballast Water Treatment Systems

Recent regulations require all ships traveling through international waters to have an onboard ballast water treatment system.  Contaminated ballast water is one of the greatest threats to the sustainability of the oceans by transporting and releasing invasive species in foreign ports. Ultraviolet ballast water treatment systems meet the requirements of the most recent Ballast Water Management Convention and US Coast Guard requirements.

LightSources Offers UV Water Sterilization Solutions

LightSources is recognized worldwide as a leading global authority and supplier of UV lamps and lighting solutions. We are committed to research and development, providing first to market, patented UV solutions which deliver high-performance and cost saving efficiencies. LightSources is registered to ISO9001:2015 and dedicated to delivering high quality lamps to a multitude of industries worldwide. Our skilled lamp and lighting engineers provide custom designed lamps to meet specific requirements, with custom phosphor blends, bases and components.

The LightSources Group is dedicated to continual improvement to deliver cutting edge, innovative lamp products that outperform the competition.  We offer the world’s leading high-tech lamp designers and engineers available. Contact us to learn more about our UV germicidal lamp solutions for safe and effective water sterilization solutions.

UV Light Disinfection Proven for Ballast Water Treatment

UV light harnesses the power of ultraviolet radiation and is proven to provide highly effective disinfection and sterilization of water, air and surfaces. UV germicidal lamps are used worldwide in air treatment systems and many water treatment applications. UV water treatment systems are used to treat drinking water in municipalities, aquifers, fish hatcheries, swimming pools and spas, industrial water treatment and ballast water treatment systems found in ships.

The Ballast Water Treatment Convention, BWTC, requires that an effective ballast water treatment system be utilized on board all vessels transporting freight through international waters. Contaminated ballast water is recognized as one of the greatest threats to the sustainability of the world’s oceans. When ships pick up ballast water in one port and release that water in a foreign port, invading microorganisms have been known to wreak havoc and destroy ecosystems and entire fishing industries.

Ballast Water Treatment Technologies

Various technologies used to treat ballast water include filtration, chlorination and UV treatment. Chlorination requires using chemicals which can also release harmful byproducts into the ocean.  UV ballast water treatment systems are effective without releasing harmful byproducts and are often used in conjunction with filtration methods.  UV germicidal lamps instantly eliminate harmful bacteria, viruses, protozoa and even microorganisms that chlorine will not kill.

UV ballast water treatment technology is approved by the US Coast Guard and is easy to maintain on ships, even smaller vessels with a compact footprint.  

LightSources Offers UV Germicidal Lamps

LightSources is recognized worldwide as a leading global supplier of high-tech lamps and lighting solutions. The LightSources group is committed to research and development, offering first to market patented lamp technology from skilled and experienced lighting engineers. We offer vast resources with a state-of-the-art glass factory in Europe and several partner companies committed to the same level of quality and exceptional customer service.

The LightSources Group offers vast resources, a wide selection of standard products and custom designed lamp solutions available. We provide UVC germicidal lamps which outlast and outperform comparable lamps. Contact us to learn more about our UVC germicidal solutions including UV lamps for ballast water treatment systems.