UV Light bulb

UV Light Bulb

A UV light bulb can be used for many different applications. UV light bulbs are used in HVAC applications by putting them in an air duct to kill any airborne pathogens. When combined with a MERV9 air filter they eliminate almost all airborne problems. A UV light bulb is also used in a germicidal UV lamp which normally occurs when water is being sterilized. In this application water flows through a flow chamber and is sterilized by the UV light bulb. A UV light bulb can also be used with home aquariums where it again sterilizes the water against waterborne micro organisms. Another use for a UV light bulb is for an air purifier. These are used for room size purifiers as opposed to the kind that fits in duct work for a whole house application. A UV light bulb can also be used in an ultraviolet projector which is used in the stage and movie business. Yet another use for a UV light bulb is in medical and scientific applications.

UV Light Bulb: How to Get  Replacement Bulbs

There are approximately 50 manufacturers of replacement UV light bulbs and obviously the replacement UV light bulb is for a particular use and device manufactured by the original equipment manufacturer. The easiest way to figure out which replacement bulb you need is to look in the user manual that came with the appliance. If you do not have that available to you you can search online for “[your product] user manual” Then look in the user manual for a specified bulb. You can also go online and search for the manufacturer/model number of the appliance. Once you find that look for a retailer that sells that item and then look for the specifications on the bulb. That will tell you the original equipment manufacturers’ bulb nomenclature. Then just go online and search for that nomenclature. You will find both that type of UV light bulb and replacement bulbs manufactured by replacement bulb manufacturers who often are selling replacement bulbs at a lower price. They will tell you which of their bulbs is a direct replacement for your bulb area. There can be considerable price differences among bulbs between the original equipment manufacturers and the replacement bulb manufacturers.

UV Light Bulb: Use the Right Base

Some UV light bulbs tend to be generic rather than specific to a particular appliance. In this case you don’t have to know the machine but you still need to know the base of your UV bulb. For this type of application you can take the original bulb out of the appliance and take it to your nearest big-box home improvement store (think orange or blue aprons) The lighting department will be able to show you what they have.as a replacement. Their replacement bulb inventory only fits the most commonly manufactured UV light bulbs so if you have a specially appliance they may not have it. In that case you might want to try some of the online replacement bulb manufacturers mentioned above.

If you are searching for a UV light bulb online you are making a wise choice because by doing so you’ll get the opportunity to find the widest product selection at the best prices. Like all online shopping the cost of shipping is offset by the lack of sales tax charged in most jurisdictions. Happy hunting.