Understanding Germicidal UV-C Lightwaves
Germicidal UV-C is a specific band of light wave (253.7nm) which is deadly to forms of life at the micro-organic level. This ultraviolet light wave has long been used as a highly effective steriliser for both air and water supplies.
When bacteria, viruses, mold spores and other harmful microorganisms come into contact with the UV-C light, their DNA is disrupted and they are killed by a process called 'irradiation'.
Some well known advocates or users of Germicidal UV-C light for air sterilisation and controlling airborne pathogens include;
What is the difference between Germicidal UV-C and Ozone created by UV?
Using a Germicidal UV-C light wave to kill microorganisms is a different technology to that of generating Ozone by UV, for example;
The Garbage Doctor products have a 'disinfection chamber' which generates a UV-C light wave of 253.7 nm to sterilise the air and kill microorganisims as air is circulated through the chamber.
In addition to the above, the Garbage Doctor also uses our proprietary Si-Zone technology to create ultra-pure Ozone using a special UV light wave of 185 nm. The Ozone is generated by this lightwave in a Stainless Steel chamber which forms part of our Si-Zone system.
The Ozone is then pumped into targeted areas of your garbage system, where it works to oxidise and control both odours and airborne pathogens.