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I’ve always wondered. Why can’t we put uv lamps in Hvac air handlers? Especially on airplanes and cruise ships. I guess before there was no compelling reason

I’ve always wondered. Why can’t we put uv lamps in Hvac air handlers? Especially on airplanes and cruise ships. I guess before there was no compelling reason to have the extra cost but now it might be time to rethink it.

techsupporter 7y ago
We can. Half a lifetime ago, I replaced the HVAC in my house and one of the add-ons, which I bought, was a UV disinfecting lamp. I have no idea if it was effective or snake oil but it was on offer. Hospitals and medical labs have (demonstrably effective) UV lights in their HVAC systems.
rini17 7y ago
UVC lamps produce ozone which is not healthy to breathe.
nerfhammer 7y ago
I think some HVAC systems already do