The Ionic Zone IZ-UV80 produces many times more UVGI than is needed in order to archive a 99% kill rate on the first pass, over 25,000 microwatt's of UVGI per second. This unit can only be used in your HVAC air duct system as exposure to UVC lamps this powerful would give you an instant tan and cause flash burns to your eyes. If you live in a humid area or are looking for mold, bacteria, and virus protection, you need a quality UV-C induct system and this one is top-of-the-line.

The Ionic Zone IZ-UV80 achieves a 99% virus, bacteria and mold kill rate by creating 25,000 microwatt's of UVGI (at a distance of 1 foot) from two 16" long UV lamps. Lab tests performed at the University of Minnesota, the University of Colorado, and Penn State University with induct UVC systems identical to the IZ-UV80 have replicated the 99% kill-rate results time and time again.   Use this in conjunction with MERV 11 furnace filters ($5 each) or a washable furnace filter for best results.

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Key features:

• 25,000 microwatt's of UVGI per second, enough for an "instant kill"  effect.
• The IZ-UV80 air purifier has dual lamps for maximum efficiency. Dual 40 watt hot cathode ultraviolet double tube lamps offer intense air sterilization for maximum efficiency and air cleaning.
• The IZ-UV80 generates safe and highly effective hydroxyls that also purify the air. Hydroxly Radicals are formed when the UVC strips hydrogen atoms from water molecules (H2O) forming hydroxyl (OH). The hydroxyl consists of a hydrogen atom and an oxygen atom with a shared electron and a little hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) which purifies the air.
• The IZ-UV80 is microprocessor controlled and 100% fully electronic.
• This unit checks the power supply on its own, adjusts to voltage automatically.
• For use with household or high current up to 100-277 Volts.
• Comes with a 10 year parts and labor warranty.
• Advanced end of life circuitry safely removes power from UVC lamps. Delivers safe operation by preventing potential lamp melting or cracking.
• Low cost purifier lamp replacements, only $60 for the two 40W dual UVC lamps. (no ozone)
Metal housing, not plastic or stainless steel! Stainless steel can cause oxidation, which can hold moisture, which helps mold grow defeating the purpose of the unit. (electrolysis occurs when two different metals meet and is accelerated when humidity is present). Plastic units have a risk of melting or even burning near furnace heat, never a good idea where flames are present.

• Destroys musty odors, pet dander, viruses, mold, bacteria, dust mites and other airborne microorganisms. Irradiates the furnace and HVAC coils and makes them like new again, increasing air flow and efficiency.

• Parts are UL Listed
• Thermal heat dissipation. Prevents lamp cycling or premature failure.
• Specialized Lamp starting. Extends lamp life by 20%.
• Operates below 30 KHZ. Safe for areas using IR controls. Regulated electronic ballast for maximum germicidal sterilization .
• Powder coating for a long lasting, durable finish. Has finish on the inside, not just the outside of each unit.
• Made in the USA.
• 10 year parts and labor warranty.

• Special price: $279.00 (Retail $449).  

How much UV energy in microwatt's (254 nanometer wavelength) is needed to kill airborne microorganism?

BACTERIA
Bacillus anthracia Anthrax Virus (not spores) 8,700
Bacillus anthracia Anthrax Spore 40,000
Agrobacterium tumefaciens Crown Gall Disease (plants) 8,500
Bacillus Megatherium Wet wood Disease 5,200
Bacillus subtilis (vegetative) 11,000
Clostridium Tetani Tetanus/Lockjaw 23,000
Corynebacterium diphtheria Diphtheria 6,500
Escherichia coli Coli 7,000
Legionella bozemanii Pontiac Fever 3,500
Legionella dumoffii Pontiac/Legionnaires 5,500
Legionella gormanii Pontiac/Legionnaires 4,900
Legionella micdadei Pontiac/Legionnaires 3,100
Legionella longbeachae Pontiac/Legionnaires 2,900
Legionella pneumophila Legionnaires Disease 3,800
Leptospira interrogans Infectious Jaundice & Leptospirosis 6,000
Mycobacterium tuberculosis Pulmonary Tuberculosis 10,000
Meningitis, Endocarditis, Pneumonia, Bronchitis, Otitis Media, Sinusitis, Bactoremia 8,500
Proteus vulgaris Urinary Tract Infection, Bacteremia, Pneumonia and Focal Lesions 6,600
Pseudomonas aeruginosa Laboratory Strain 3,900
Pseudomonas aeruginosa Environmental Strain
UT I, Septic Arthritis, Conjunctivitis, Endocarditis, Meningitis 10,500
Rhodospirillum rub rum Bacterium 6,200
Salmonella enteritidis Gastroenteritis, Enteric Fever, Osteomyelitis 7,200
Salmonella paratyphi Para-Typhoid Fever, Enlargement of Spleen 6,100
Salmonella typhimurium Gastroenteritis 15,200
Salmonella typhose Typhoid fever, Enteric fever, Typhus Abdominales 6,000
Sacina lutea Reproductive Problems 26,400
Serratia marcescent Septicaemia, Abscesses, Burn Infections, Osteomyelitis 6,200
Shigella dysenteriae Dysentery - Enteric Infection 4,200
Shigella flexNeri Dysentery 3,400
Shigella sonnei Enteric Infection 7,000
Endocarditis, Catheter-Related Sepsis,UT I, Toxic Shock Syndrome, Eye Infection, Osteomyelitis 5,800
Staphylococcal Diseases, Impetigo, Toxic Shock Syndrome, Food Poisoning, Intoxication 7,000
Enterococcus faecalis Urinary Tract Infection and Bacterial Endocarditis 10,000
Streptococcus hemolyticus Various Infections 5,500
Streptococcus lactic Various Infections 8,000
Viridans streptococci Invasive Infections 3,800
Vibrio cholera Cholera 6,500

MOLD SPORES
Mucor ramosissimus Sinuses, Brain, Eyes, Lungs, & Skin Infections 35,200
Penicillium expansum Blue Mold 22,000
Penicillium roqueforti Fungi 26,400

ALGAE
Chlorella vulgaris Green Algae 22,000

VIRUSES
Bacteriophage E. Coli / Bloody Diarrhea / Hemorrhagic Colitis 6,600

Trichosporon Bakers Yeast 8,800
Brewers yeast Brewers Yeast 6,600
Common yeast cake Yeast Cake 13,200
Saccharomyces var. ellipsoideus Saccharomyces 13,200
Saccharomyces sp Saccharomyces 17,600

Clinical Study

Dick Menzies, Julia Popa, James A Hanley, Thomas Rand, Donald K Milton>

Respiratory Epidemiology and Clinical Research Unit, Montreal Chest Institute (D Menzies MD, J Popa MEng) and Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, McGill University, Montreal, Canada (D Menzies MD, J A Hanley PhD); Department of Biology, St Mary's University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada (T Rand PhD); and Department of Environmental Health, Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA (D Milton PhD)

Background Workers in modern office buildings frequently have unexplained work-related symptoms or combinations of symptoms. We assessed whether ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) of drip pans and cooling coils within ventilation systems of office buildings would reduce microbial contamination, and thus occupants' work-related symptoms.

Methods We undertook a double blind, multiple crossover trial of 771 participants. In office buildings in Montreal, Canada, UVGI was alternately off for 12 weeks, then turned on for 4 weeks. We did this three times with UVGI on and three times with it off, for 48 consecutive weeks. Primary outcomes of self-reported work-related symptoms, and secondary outcomes of endotoxin and viable microbial concentrations in air and on surfaces, and other environmental covariates were measured six times.

Findings Operation of UVGI resulted in 99% (95% CI 67-100) reduction of microbial and endotoxin concentrations on irradiated surfaces within the ventilation systems. 771 participants appeared to remain masked, and reported no adverse effects. On the basis of within-person estimates, use of UVGI was associated with significantly fewer work-related symptoms overall (adjusted odds ratio 0·8 [95% CI 0·7-0·99]), as well as respiratory (0·6 [0·4-0·9]) and mucosal (0·7 [0·6-0·9]) symptoms than was non-use. Reduction of work-related mucosal symptoms was greatest among atopic workers (0·6 [0·5-0·8]), and never-smokers (0·7 [0·5-0·9]). With UVGI on, never-smokers also had large reduction of work-related respiratory (0·4 [0·2-0·9]), and musculoskeletal symptoms (0·5 [0·3-0·9]).

Interpretation

Installation of UGVI in most North American offices could resolve work-related symptoms in about 4 million employees, caused by microbial contamination of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems. The cost of UVGI installation could in the long run prove cost-effective compared with the yearly losses from absence because of building-related illness.

It takes about 20-30 minutes to install the IZ-UV80 uvc induct air purifier. The unit comes with a template and installation instructions that are easy to follow. If you have to pay someone to install the unit, it shouldn't cost more than $50 given it's only 20-30 minutes of work.