Replacement UV Lamps and Filters

Your best source for UV lamp and air filter replacements is your HVAC professional

Ultravation equipment is sold nationwide through professional, licensed HVAC contractors

Ultravation® whole house IAQ products are installed by qualified contractors to optimize performance and effectiveness. You can rely on them to make sure you are continuing to receive the maximum benefit for your IAQ investment. They install genuine Ultravation® replacements and make sure the system is performing properly.

We recommend purchasing genuine Ultravation replacement lamps and filters through either your favorite HVAC contractor or an Ultravation Authorized Contractor.

Otherwise, lamps and filters are available here. Ultravation equipment is not sold on Amazon, and here is why.

Genuine Ultravation uv lamps and filter replacements

The importance of changing UV lamps

How often should I replace residential UV lamps?

To maintain optimum effectiveness in the reduction of airborne pathogens such as bacteria, viruses and to keep HVAC bio-growth on surfaces, particularly the coil, drain pan and blower minimized, follow the replacement schedule listed in the Owner's Manual for your specific UV system. For people with respiratory conditions or other acute sensitivities, we recommend keeping to an annual lamp replacement schedule.

Lamps operating visibly after their germicidal (useful) life no longer provide adequate reduction of pathogens and must be replaced. They may contribute to excessive power consumption of the ballast which can cause overheating of the power supply and lamp, further deteriorating the effectiveness of the product and/or cause system failure.

If the UV lamps cannot be replaced at end of useful lamp life, turn off or otherwise disconnect power from the system until new lamps can be installed. Failure to do so may void the warranty.

 

Why change my UV lamps when they still light up?

Ultraviolet lamps are comprised of two electrode filaments (the spring looking wire at each end), a glass and quartz combination vacuum tube, several inert gases and approximately 3 mg of mercury (Hg).

These specialty lamps are designed to provide light energy in the germicidal spectrum centered on 254nm (nanometer = one billionth of a meter). As they operate, they slowly loose their germicidal effectiveness, about 15% per year. If the UV system is installed for the sole purpose of protecting HVAC equipment such as coils and blowers—surfaces that stay consistently in the range of the UV lamps, then the UV lamps will be effective for about 24,000 to 36,000 hours (or 2-3 years) depending on which Ultravation lamp you have purchased.

If the primary operation of the UV system is to aid in the reduction of indoor air contamination, then the recommended lamp replacement interval should be one year. This will ensure needed higher energy levels are maintained to aid in the reduction of moving (airborne) microorganisms circulating through the HVAC system.

Otherwise UV lamps should be exchanged replaced after their useful lamp life has ended a maximum two year installation period for several reasons, including:

At the end of useful life, the disinfection effectiveness will be significantly compromised and the system will not be able to generate UV-C light as specified. Note that even though a visible blue glow can seen though the system viewport, the glow is not UV light (which is invisible) but actually a by-product of the operation.

 

It is recommended that your Ultravation system be installed and maintained by professional HVAC contractors. To find an Ultravation Authorized Contractor in your area, visit our contractor directory. If you choose to replace them yourself please read the following safety information:

Important information to know before replacing UV lamps

Below are some precautions to be taken when replacing UV-C lamps. This information can also be found in your Ultravation UV systems owner's manual.

WARNING: UV Hazard. Always protect your eyes from ultraviolet light. NEVER look at UV lamps in operation. Unplug or disconnect power before re-lamping or servicing.

WARNING: Severe eye damage or temporary blinding may occur.

WARNING: DO NOT operate outside of Air Handler. Mount product to duct first.

WARNING: No openings in the duct are allowed which would give a direct line of sight to the UV light.

In the event of accidental breakage or replacement of ultraviolet lamps, please ensure that the lamp is disposed of in accordance with local and state environmental laws regarding fluorescent lamps containing mercury.

Ultravation™ indoor air quality products for HVAC are sold by professional HVAC contractors

Proper integration of Ultravation indoor air quality (IAQ) products takes the expertise of an HVAC contractor, who can evaluate your needs and HVAC equipment to determine the best product(s) to accomplish your IAQ goals—assuring optimum performance for the entire system.

Ultravation IAQ is available to all professional HVAC contractors! Call your favorite HVAC contractor today for more information on Ultravation's wide range of indoor air quality products.

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Ultravation products are not authorized for sale on the internet. Learn more

Ultravation™ indoor air quality products for HVAC are sold by professional HVAC contractors

Proper integration of Ultravation indoor air quality (IAQ) products takes the expertise of an HVAC contractor, who can evaluate your needs and HVAC equipment to determine the best product(s) to accomplish your IAQ goals—assuring optimum performance for the entire system.

Call your favorite HVAC contractor today. Don't have a contractor?

Ultravation products are not authorized for sale on the internet. Learn more