Bactericidal lamps are the main element of numerous models of medical equipment for disinfecting air, water, surfaces, as well as maintaining the sterility of medical instruments and dressing materials. Such a lighting device as a bactericidal lamp can be bought both in a set of equipment and separately, to replace used lamps.

Design and principle of action

The bactericidal lamp is a type of low-pressure gas discharge lamp. Its main elements:

• a cylindrical (tubular) glass bulb, the walls of which are covered from the inside with a thin layer of mercury or amalgam;
• a metal base with contact pins, which is inserted into the lamp, is bactericidal;
• electrodes located inside the bulb.

When voltage is applied to the contacts of the base from the mains or an autonomous power source, a discharge occurs between the electrodes and causes the glow of mercury vapor, and the glass transmits the radiation of the ultraviolet spectrum. Bactericidal lamps are sometimes called quartz lamps, but the correct name is UV lamps. Both types of lamps are used for disinfection, but their glass differs in composition and throughput. Due to special additives, Uvioleve has transparency only for ultraviolet rays of a certain length, and retains most of the UV spectrum. Its composition has been repeatedly improved, today you can buy bactericidal lamps that transmit mainly rays with a wavelength of 253.7 nm. Such radiation:

• has high bactericidal activity, that is, it destroys pathogenic organisms and prevents their reproduction;
• unlike hard ultraviolet, when exposed to air, it does not cause the formation of ozone, a gas that provokes increased formation of free radicals in the body.

Ozone-free bactericidal lamps are popular in Kyiv due to their ease of use, after operation of open irradiators there is no need to ventilate the room. And recirculators, which use bactericidal lamps, can generally be turned on in the presence of people and pets.

Use of bactericidal lamps

The bactericidal lamp is a popular product, thanks to this device it is possible to operate a variety of household and professional equipment. You can buy bactericidal lamps for use in the following devices:

• bactericidal lamps (irradiators) for disinfection of air and surfaces, equipment with an open case in which a bactericidal lamp is installed;
• irradiators for water disinfection;
• recirculator, devices with a closed case for air disinfection, in addition to bactericidal lamps, an important element of their design is a fan;
• ultraviolet cameras, boxes in which instruments are stored after sterilization.

Equipment with a bactericidal lamp installed in Kyiv today can be seen in hospitals, polyclinics, laboratories, in food production workshops, in swimming pools, fitness clubs, shops, restaurants and cafes, in transport, in apartments and offices.

The main characteristics of bactericidal lamps

If you need to buy a germicidal lamp for already existing equipment, their compatibility is important. The main parameters that you need to pay attention to when choosing bactericidal lamps:

• power;
• type of base (G5, G13);
• bulb shape and dimensions (diameter, length);
• working resource (as a rule, it is 8-9 thousand hours);
• brand For such products as a bactericidal lamp, the price depends, first of all, on the power.

The brand also matters. OSRAM and PHILIPS are well-known manufacturers of bactericidal lamps on the international market.

Buy bactericidal lamps

We have an affordable price for bactericidal lamps, from the manufacturer, a wide range of models is always available. If you are not sure about the choice, contact our managers by phone or through the form on the website and name the model of your equipment, they will tell you which bactericidal lamps to buy.