All light is given off at different wavelengths. For example if you see a rainbow, you will notice that the colors are always in a specific order from red all the way to blue. You are able to see each color due to their individual wavelength. These wavelengths are part of the visible portion of the electromagnetic spectrum. UV light is at a wavelength of 254nm (nanometers), and is not visible to the naked eye.

You never want to expose your skin or eyes to the light from a UV system. UV light is non-visible however it can be harmful, similar to the harmful effects of UV light from the sun. UV lamps can actually cause a severe sunburn-like effect if skin is exposed for long periods of time. Always ensure that you are wearing some type of protective glasses (ie. Safety glasses or sunglasses) when working on a UV system and the lamp is exposed.

UV does not kill microorganisms like chlorine does, but instead UV inactivates them. UV light at a specific wavelength of 254 nm is readily absorbed by the genetic material of microorganisms. The DNA strand is coded with a specific sequence of something called base pairs. The sequence of these base pairs codes for certain characteristics. UV light at 254 nm is readily absorbed at the point on the microorganism's DNA strand which codes for reproduction.

Sunlight exposure (exposure to UV light) is your body's main source for Vitamin D - an essential vitamin for bone formation and repair, absorption of calcium and phosphorus and general good health. In many climates, the small amount of sunlight available from November to March makes it impossible to process Vitamin D naturally through outdoor sun exposure.

It is essential that you change your UV lamp annually. The ability of the lamp to emit UV light decreases over time. Remember - UV light is invisible! Even though the lamp is still glowing after one year, there might not be enough UV light reaching your water to be effective.

Absolutely. There is a growing body of well-conducted, validated scientific research demonstrating that the production of the activated form of vitamin D is one of the most effective ways the body controls abnormal cell growth. Moderate exposure to sunlight is the only way for the body to manufacture the vitamin D necessary for producing activated vitamin D.

For information on the UV properties of the euro banknotes, see the guidelines on how to identify counterfeit euro banknotes.

It is a fact that prolonged exposure to ultraviolet light will fade colours. However, this requires considerable cumulative amounts of UV light. Because a home UVB unit is used relatively infrequently, (as compared to exterior paint exposed to daily sunlight), our practical experience is that colour fading is not an issue. If it occurs, it is barely perceptible. The only possible exception to this is that fine art should be protected.

Natural sunlight is a good healer for many people with psoriasis, but there are some who do not respond and some who are made worse. Sunlight consists of several different types of light across a spectrum ranging from infra-red, through visible light, to ultraviolet (UV). It is the ultra-violet part that can help in treating psoriasis.

In addition to the superior color rendering abilities, SoLux has been engineered to have very low heat (IR) output and ultra-low UV output. That combined aspect of extremely high color rendering and extremely low UV and low IR is extraordinary. It means that with SoLux, you will have the brilliance of daylight without the negatives aspects of UV and IR. The result is a superior presentation that won't cook or bleach the subject being illuminated.

The best advice is to cover up and/or-at least once every four hours-apply a generous amount (about 1 ounce) of a broad-spectrum sunscreen that blocks both UVA and UVB rays.

Lamps should be cleaned by a professional every six (6) months to remove any dust accumulation on the bulbs that might lessen the effectiveness of the UV-C light. The Dust Free UV-C light bulbs have a service life of 9,000 hours, or approximately 375 days. Annual replacement of the bulb(s) is recommended. Bio-Fighter® UV-C units should be left on continuously as turning them on and off ages the bulbs and power supplies.

UV (ultra violet) is a portion of the electromagnetic spectrum. UV can not be seen by the human eye, but when it falls on certain materials it may cause them to become fluorescent (ie. glow) and reflect visible light back to our eyes. The following colours are sensitive to UV Light: White, Pink, Yellow and Orange will glow under UV Lighting. Red, Purple, Green, Blue and Black will not glow under UV light.

Solar energy reaches the earth over a range of wavelengths. Ultraviolet light or UV (300 to 380 nanometers) is short wavelength radiation. It is invisible radiation and counts for approximately 2 percent of the radiation reaching the earth.

Prolonged, direct exposure to UV light is harmful to all living organisms, including people. However, the American-Lights? system has been designed with safety in mind. There is minimum exposure to people. This provides for safe operation and maintenance.

Ultraviolet (UV) light is at the invisible, violet end of the light spectrum. Even though we can't see UV light, we are exposed to UV rays from all light sources, including the sun.

Under normal circumstances, your air purifier's UV light will generally last more than 5,000 hours. Assuming average usage of eight hours per day, your air purifier's UV light should last for more than a year and a half.