A question for residential HVAC people
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05/13/20 05:21 PM
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My a/c company sent out an email advertising ultra violet system claiming the following:
"This is the perfect time to install an ultra violet system in your home. Our ultra violet systems eliminate mold, contaminants and pollutants while eliminating dust and particles throughout your home."
Any experts have information on the validity of this statement. I do find it intriguing.
Thanks.
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Re: A question for residential HVAC people
[Re: 74RALLYE]
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05/14/20 10:08 AM
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UV light can be and is used food processing, industrial, and medical applications to sanitize/sterilize surfaces. So the theory is valid.
I am dubious however that the system this place is selling has the power to do anything useful. And UV light certainly does not remove any particles--that's what the filter is for. My guess is that it is snake oil, but if he can prove otherwise...
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Re: A question for residential HVAC people
[Re: larrymopar360]
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05/14/20 11:10 AM
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I am about to submit a grant application to the Justice Department to install a system to take care of my jail and the rest of the building. In addition, I have a specific UV unit coming in to sanitize equipment. I have two evidence drying cabinets which utilize UV, and was advised they re of the level to sanitize equipment. They utilize UV and air to dry and sterilize primarily clothing evidence related to crimes.
I have an MD friend who I mentioned this to. His home in Florida has the system already, and it was promoted to reduce mold possibility. He was please to learn it will kill virus as well. I anticipate this will be a trend in future building construction
One thing I found was that the builds need replacement every couple years. Thats about 3 thousand bucks for the unit handling a five story building.
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Re: A question for residential HVAC people
[Re: HoosierTA]
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05/16/20 11:45 AM
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Thanks to all for information. I have wood floors throughout, and with the right light, it's amazing to see how much dust accumulates within just days. So that was one thing that interested me about the system. I don't wear shoes in my house, so it's just dust mostly. Occasionally, if I don't stay on top of it, I'll pick something up that's been sitting on the floor for long time (like a brake kit box :D), and there will be mildew starting. I use Seventh Generation spray on it, and it kills it right away, then I wipe it away. In Florida there's no such thing as no mildew or mold. It's a matter of keeping it at a minimum, or so I've heard. I don't have allergies, so I really liked the less dust and mildew control aspect.
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Re: A question for residential HVAC people
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05/16/20 01:52 PM
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I have learned quite a bit about humidity, and I have to be careful about going too low in humidity though, because I get sinus headaches if the humidity is too low. I replaced my my central air about two years ago and chose accordingly with tonnage and seer rating. The humidity never gets real high in my house, and actually too low sometimes (under 40%). That's why I wondered if this other system might be a alternative.
Thanks
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Re: A question for residential HVAC people
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05/17/20 11:31 AM
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They make dehumidifiers too I hear you BUT a free standing unit like that blows out very hot air ! And ... that’s gotta be a shock going from 40% humidity into 90 ! ..., on the lEAST coast of Florida!!
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