TUV disinfection lamps are low-pressure mercury-vapour discharge lamps consisting of a tubular glass envelope, emitting short-wave ultraviolet radiation with a radiation peak at 253.7 nm (UV-C) for germicidal action. The glass filters out the 185 nm ozone-forming line. A protective coating on the inside limits the depreciation of the useful UV-C radiation output (Long life lamps). PL-S have a specially adapted starter providing almost instant starting characteristics already built into the lamp base.
Note The UV-C radiation output of these lamps is indicated by the following warning sign. |
Applications
TUV lamps are used for killing or inactivating bacteria, viruses and other primitive organisms. Typical application examples include air, water and surface disinfection in hospitals, bacteriological research and pharmaceutical institutions, and food processing industries, such as dairies, breweries and bakeries. They are also used for the disinfection of drinking water, waste water, swimming pools, air conditioning systems, cold storage rooms, packing material, etc. Finally, they are applied in a variety of photochemical processes. |