UV Light Filtration System
	Your AC System Can Spread Airborne Pathogens Like it or not the air you breathe has a lot of stuff in it that you don’t want. Like viruses, bacteria, mold, mildew, and allergens. Some are only annoying, others can make you sick! Your central air system keeps your family warm in the winter and cool in the summer by re-circulating the air in your home, cooling or heating it each time it passes through the system. Unfortunately this system can also spread the worst sort of airborne pathogens throughout the house! Ordinary filters may trap some of these biohazards but few are killed; in fact the dark moist interior of the air handler and ductwork is an ideal breeding ground for germs! Pollen, mold, and bacteria are just a few of the microbial hazards that spread through the air. In fact the US Environmental Protection Agency now lists indoor air pollution as one of the major health risks of the 21st century.
	You Can Protect Your Family Because air passes repeatedly through your HVAC system (in fact many microbes like the cool dark damp interior of the system) this is the ideal place to intercept airborne pathogens and destroy them. Germicidal UV-C applied to your central air system is a safe, economical, chemical-free way to significantly reduce airborne contaminants. Kill Germs & Save Energy Safe, effective, chemical-free disinfection A UV-C germicidal light system from Atlantic Service will provide safe, effective disinfection in a variety of applications for your home or business. Save energy by keeping AC coils cleaner.
	UV Brightens The Bottom Line Commercial Systems: Green For Less Green Atlantic Service installs commercial UV air disinfection systems for structures large and small. These systems save money by reducing the need for chemical based air system cleaning. Even a small amount of mold on the cooling coils can significantly reduce air system energy efficiency. An Atlantic Service commercial germicidal UV light system works around the clock to keep the air system functioning at it's peak performance. This means energy and maintenance savings for building owners. UV Light Facts To the Left of the Rainbow The light we see is just a small portion of the electromagnetic spectrum. This energy is measured by wavelength which ranges from long waves (radio waves - the size of buildings) all the way to very short waves (gamma radiation - the size of atoms). Waves of visible light are 400 to 700 nanometers (nm) or about the size of the smallest microbes while ultraviolet light has a wavelength of 180 - 400nm or about the size of individual molecules. UV light Kills Microbes For over a century scientists have known of the germicidal effect of UV-C band light. Because UV-C band light is ordinarily filtered out by the Earth's atmosphere microscopic organisms have no defense against it. How UV Light Works Light produced by germicidal UV-C lamps penetrates the cell walls of micro-organisms present in your air handling system and alters the DNA molecule causing cellular damage, either killing the cells or preventing them from reproducing.

Know your UV-A-B-C's
	UV-A (320-400nm) is the type of light emitted by a “black light”, a type of lighting used in nightclubs and attractions that makes certain materials seem to glow. It is also used to attract insects to bug zappers (however the bugs are not killed by the UV light, they are electrocuted). UV-A is the safest sort of UV light, limited exposure poses no significant risk to the skin or eyes.
	UV-B (280-320nm) like UV-A is present in sunlight and passes through the atmosphere. Unlike UV-A, exposure to UV-B does pose health risks ranging from sunburn to skin cancer. There are, however, medical uses for UV-B light including the treatment of vitamin D deficiency and skin conditions such as psoriasis and vitiligo.
	UV-C (180-280nm) is the wavelength of UV light used for germicidal applications. These include water purification, food service sanitization, laboratory sterilization, and of course air purification. UV-C is blocked by the atmosphere so there is no risk of exposure to humans from sunlight. In normal operation a germicidal UV-C lamp is inside the air handling system and is completely safe for people and pets in the home.

	A UV-C System can Provide the Following Benefits Provide a healthier living environment for your family. Kill mold & mildew where they lurk, Reducing the risk of potential exposure. Help reduce typical household odors. Improve your air handling systems efficiency and performance Help reduce operating costs Extending the life of your system