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ProfessorGAC

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9. I'm Dubious

Reply to SeattleVet (Reply #7)

Thu Dec 17, 2020, 07:21 PM

Dec 2020

The spectrochemistry doesn't work for me.
With 4 AA batteries, I have my doubt overall light intensity is sufficient to trigger the free radical reactions that result in viral denaturation. Certainly not in short time exposures.
10 second exposure to ethanol, or a standard consumer sanitizing cleaner, is proven to work, pretty cheap, and not that inconvenient.

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Does anyone have info on quality UVC devices for personal use? [View all] SheltieLover Dec 2020 OP

I have never heard proof it kills covid. Did something change? BTW wiping your phone mucifer Dec 2020 #1

Not sure, but I think UVC kills covid SheltieLover Dec 2020 #2

I don't know for sure either if UV light kills covid-19 FarPoint Dec 2020 #5

I tried two different types, they were both bogus. Arne Dec 2020 #3

Ty! SheltieLover Dec 2020 #4

Makes Sense ProfessorGAC Dec 2020 #8

Thank you, Professor SheltieLover Dec 2020 #12

I have one that looks like a large make up case TomDaisy Dec 2020 #6

The UV frequency is the best measure of efficacy. Arne Dec 2020 #14

unfortunately there's probably a lot of substandard product out there TomDaisy Dec 2020 #16

You can see bodily fluids with them. Arne Dec 2020 #20

Just saw a review of one last week that runs about $20. SeattleVet Dec 2020 #7

I'm Dubious ProfessorGAC Dec 2020 #9

Ty again, Professor SheltieLover Dec 2020 #15

Me too, but there is a way to directly test. I forgot what he used. Arne Dec 2020 #17

I Question The Methodology ProfessorGAC Dec 2020 #21

There was a uvc light analyzer meter by Extech with a sensor used. Arne Dec 2020 #24

Tells Me Nothing ProfessorGAC Dec 2020 #25

Ty SheltieLover Dec 2020 #13

Try these sources..... KY_EnviroGuy Dec 2020 #10

Ty, KY SheltieLover Dec 2020 #18

We bought a HomeSoap back in March. It's been great. Native Dec 2020 #11

Ty, Native SheltieLover Dec 2020 #19

It's amazing how much stuff can be crammed in there. Native Dec 2020 #22

Awesome! SheltieLover Dec 2020 #23