TUV PL-S lamps are compact UVC (germicidal) lamps used in residential water and air disinfection units. The compact size of the lamp allows for a small system design and design flexibility. TUV PL-S lamps offer constant UV output over their complete lifetime, for maximum security of disinfection and high system efficacy. Thanks to the single-ended lamp base, lamp replacement is easy.
Benefits
Security of effective disinfection over the useful lifetime of the lamp
High system efficacy because it is not required to over-design the purification system to maintain effectiveness of disinfection
Good environmental choice because of lowest amount of mercury
Features
Short-wave UV radiation with a peak at 253.7 nm (UVC) for disinfection purposes
Protective inside coating ensures constant UV output over the complete lifetime of the lamp
Lamp glass filters out the 185 nm ozone-forming radiation
2-Pin PL-S lamp base contains a special starter for almost instant starting on electromagnetic drivers
4-Pin PL-S lamps are designed for use on electronic drivers
Warning sign on lamp indicates that the lamp radiates UVC
Applications
Deactivation of bacteria, viruses and other micro-organisms, Residential drinking water units, Pond water units, Air treatment units, Stand-alone purifiers
Warning & Safety
A lamp breaking is extremely unlikely to have any impact on your health. If a lamp breaks, ventilate the room for 30 minutes and remove the parts, preferably with gloves. Put them in a sealed plastic bag and take it to your local waste facilities for recycling. Do not use a vacuum cleaner.
DANGER: Risk Group 3 Ultra Violet product. These lamps emit high-power UV radiation that can cause severe injury to skin and eyes. Avoid eye and skin exposure to unshielded product. Use only in an enclosed environment which shields users from the radiation.
