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1. SubZero 170 RS COVID-19 Portable Hand-Held UVC Rapid Sanitizer

   May 8, 2020 10:52 am Leave a Comment

   In response to the global Coronavirus pandemic, Southern Lamps can now supply hand held UV sanitizers to combat COVID-19!

   The high power portable hand-held UVC rapid sanitizer is highly effective at inactivating biomolecules and micro-organisms on all surfaces for applications that pose a high risk of public cross contamination.

   

   

   • Ambulances and blue light services
   • Buses, aircraft and cruise ship cabins, train carriages, and other public transport
   • Hospitals, schools, offices, and hotel rooms

   Disinfection by UV is a non-contact process that allows widespread illumination achieving a greater overall decontamination rate. The SubZeroRS-170 product is a high output 1700W input power, typically providing 4 times the power of other portable devices on the market, significantly reducing the exposure time required to achieve the same result. The table below details the dosage rates required to inactivate between 90% and 99.9% of a selection of bacteria and viruses. Alongside are the number of seconds required to kill between 90% and 99.9% using the SubZero RS 170 when positioned at 200mm from the infected surface.

   

   TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION:
   Disinfection by UV light is a non contact process that allows widespread illumination achieving a greater overall decontamination rate. The SubZero RS 170 product is a high output 1700W input power, typically providing 4 times the power of other portable devices on the market, significantly reducing the exposure time required to achieve the same result.

   OPERATION:
   It is recommended that infected surfaces are treated with 3 passes of the SubZero RS 170 at a distance of 200mm, with a traverse speed of 1 metre per 6 secs, in a direction perpendicular to the lamp head. This ensures that all the infected surface is irradiated and remains at a safe working temperature.
   SAFETY WARNING – **Always read the operating manual in full. The SubZero RS 170 emits a high intensity of ultra violet light that is very dangerous to unprotected skin and eyes.

   

2. Guest Editor Blog Mini-Series: Julie, Customer Support Supervisor at Southern Lamps

   May 7, 2020 11:10 am Leave a Comment

   UV Light Helps Duke Hospitals Fight Transmission of Super Bugs

   A type of ultraviolet light called UVC is helping hospitals cut transmission of super bugs like MRSA that linger in patient rooms and cause new infections, according to a study by Duke Health researchers. As a result, several UVC machines are now in use at Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital and Duke Raleigh Hospital.

   • The large study, published in The Lancet, finds machines that emit the UV light can cut transmission of four major super bugs by a cumulative 30 percent. The finding is specific to patients who stay overnight in a room where someone with a known positive culture or infection of a drug-resistant organism had previously been treated. “Some of these germs can live in the environment so long that even after a patient with the organism has left the room and it has been cleaned, the next patient in the room could potentially be exposed,” said  Deverick J. Anderson, MD, an infectious disease specialist at Duke and lead investigator of the study. “Infections from one of these bugs are tough to treat and can be truly debilitating for a patient.”
   • During the study, a portable machine called the Tru-D SmartUVC was used to disinfect rooms where patients with the target bacteria had been staying. The machine emits UVC light into the empty room for about 30 minutes. The light bounces and reflects into hard-to-reach areas such as open drawers, and between cabinets and fixtures. The light waves kill bacteria by disrupting their DNA. “We can successfully reduce the risk of germs spreading through the environment through what we call, ‘enhanced disinfection’,” Anderson said. Hospitals have to be strategic to enable extra disinfection time while considering varied discharge times, the demand for patient rooms and availability of the machines.
   • UVC light is just one of numerous methods hospitals can add to standard disinfection regimens to continue to cut infection rates for all pathogens. During the COVID-19 response, Duke continues to routinely use UVC light for all isolation discharge cleaning and as an supplementary measure to assist with “deep cleans” or workrooms, break rooms, and common spaces.

3. Guest Editor Blog Mini-Series: Terri, Regional Sales Specialist at Southern Lamps

   April 29, 2020 11:14 am Leave a Comment

   UV Lamps and Magazines

   By Terri, Regional Sales Specialist at Southern Lamps

   I have always been fascinated by how UV lamps are used in the process of printing magazines and posters. I have been a big John Wayne fan as long as I can remember, and I recall loving when new magazines were delivered with John Wayne photos and posters. Some of them were of him as the Duke in cowboy wear and some were of him in a suit – it did not matter how he was dressed; the shiny, the glossy photos were great. I would pull them out of the magazine hang them my walls. Music has been a big part of my life and over time photos of the Beatles, The Monkees, Kenny Rogers, Robert Plant, and Led Zeppelin joined the Duke on my walls. Those photos and posters are tucked away in a drawer now, but I still have fond memories of them. I never thought I would end up working with UV lamps, but I am glad to be helping out the magazine and poster printing industry by supplying replacement UV lamps and accessories.

   Some jokes to make you smile:

   Why was the computer cold??

   It left its window open

   How do pickles enjoy their time off??

   They relish it!!

   What did the big flower say to the little flower??

   Hi Bud!!

4. Guest Editor Blog Mini-Series: Fun Facts About Ultraviolet (UV) Light

   April 23, 2020 11:17 am Leave a Comment

   Fun Facts About Ultraviolet (UV) Light

   By Jay, Operations Specialist at Southern Lamps

   • The UV radiation spectrum lies between 400 nanometers (mostly visible to the human eye) and 10 nanometers (X-rays used at hospitals/doctor’s offices and produced by high-temperature services such as the sun and stars).
   • The atmosphere absorbs most of the UV rays from the sun before they reach the surface.
   • Bees can see UV light when it is reflected off the flower petals – This assists them in locating pollen during the pollination process.
   • UV rays cause damage human skin although it is used the health care industry to restore pigmentation to skin that has been damaged.
     • A tan is the skin’s physiological response to the damage that the skin is getting from the UV rays. The skin produces melanin to cover the deeper sections of the skin from getting damaged by UV radiation. Despite possible damage of the skin, low doses of UVB light helps in the synthesis of Vitamin D by the skin
   • The human eye can absorb UV light through the cornea but can cause permanent damage if overexposed.
   • Snow reflects up to 80% of UV rays whereas water and the ground reflects less than 10%. Mountain climbers are usually exposed to high levels of ultraviolet when on top of mountains because of the reflection from the snow and less atmospheric filtering as they are in higher levels of the atmosphere.
   • UV light is known to make bacteria, virus, and mold inactive. This is the reason why UV light is used to sterilize the surgical equipment at the hospital.
   • UV light is used in food processing to eliminate bacteria and other microorganisms. Some companies also use UV light to sterilize their tools and workplaces.

   Smith, M. (2019). 10 Interesting Facts About UV Light. Retrieved from https://uvhero.com/10-interesting-facts-uv-light/

5. Southern Lamps Hopes Everyone on Your End is Well and Able to Stay Strong and Safe during COVID-19

   April 6, 2020 11:24 am Leave a Comment

   We are facing a very dark period globally. And we know the harsh effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are already weighing heavy on you as they are on us also. Southern Lamps is checking-in on you to ensure you are safe and well. Our team wants to share with you we see a light at the end of the tunnel – But only if we all stay healthy and keep the hope alive, can we emerge victorious in the end.  We wanted to let all our customers know that we are still open and operational as we supply lamps to customers who are handling food packaging, pharmaceutical labeling, and air/water disinfection.

   We need you, our customers, just like you need us during this time of global crisis. While individuals, companies and the government are doing all it can to ensure the corona virus is curbed entirely, we hope you can do your part as well. We encourage everyone to join forces with the authorities and adhere to the safety measures to prevent the spread of the disease.

   • Avoid crowded places. Stay indoors if possible.
   • Report to your physician if you experience any symptoms of the virus.
   • Wash your hands with soap and water often to ensure your good health
   • Remind all family members to do the same. Your hands touch your face so keep them clean
   • Interact with family and friends via the internet and phone.

   We will assist you with strength from our collective and unmatched resilience which you need. Now is the time to rise as one and fight this pandemic. We all have to prove that the virus is no match to our combined resolve as Americans.

   Even though the way we live our lives and interact with others might have changed drastically during these past few weeks, we are convinced that you can still find the support you need anytime. On our part, we will continue to support safety initiatives and never compromise the safety of our esteemed clients in any way.

   Therefore, you can always reach out to us through phone call or by filling the request form online – especially if you want to know how the current global condition has affected our operations.

   We are in this together, and we will pull through soon. Let’s take shared responsibility and remain safe.

   We wish you well.

   –The entire team at Southern Lamps

6. How to Properly Disinfect Against SARS-CoV-2

   April 1, 2020 8:47 am Leave a Comment

   You may be aware that UVC disinfection can be a way to combat COVID-19 but according to the EPA there are many other products that can be used to disinfect against the SARS-CoV-2 (the novel coronavirus that causes the disease COVID-19).

   Take a look at some of the cleaning products you are currently using, they should have an EPA registration number included on the label. Click here to enter that registration number to see if it meets the criteria for use against SARS-CoV-2 and to learn more about other products, their active ingredients, formulation type, and contact time. Once you choose your preferred product, make sure you are following the steps to effectively disinfect.

   Contact us today if there is anything else we can assist with.

7. COVID-19 and the Effect on the Plastic Packaging Industry

   March 25, 2020 12:00 am Leave a Comment

   The COVID-19 pandemic is having an unprecedented effect on almost all industries worldwide. The plastic packaging industry is seeing a large increase as the importance of packaging for the safe delivery of food for restaurants, protective equipment, and pharmaceuticals is more important now than ever.

   Southern Lamps is here to support those companies that are preparing to increase their production of plastic packaging. We fulfill up to 80% of the lamps we supply from our stock so it is likely we have most common replacement lamps and reflectors in stock for the following brands and part numbers:

   • Polytype
   • UVIterno (UTE)
   • Honle
   • Fusion
   • MetalBox
   • Osmo
   • SPDI
   • Van Dam
   • Kase

   558474	558492	V300/10	Q300/6
   558432	558497	Q300/10	D300/6
   558437	558498	D300/10	H500/6
   558438	558494	H600/10	V500/6
   558434	558472	V600/10	D500/6
   558412	558477	D600/10
   558417	558478	H300/6
   558394	H300/10	V300/6

   UTE 040-2551	UTE 11506908	Van Dam P-124814	UTE 090-2639
   MCTZ 8015	UTE 060-2560	UTE 030-2514	MCTY 3015
   UTE 060-2538	MCTZ 6015	UTE 100-2688	UTE 4819/42H
   KASE E95310	METALBOX MB 426	METALBOX MB1235	METALBOX MB411
   UTE 090-2732	UVH 1528/45-1	P163314	SPDI UVL 712
   UTE 080-2601	UTE 095-2608	UTE 11413131	VAN DAM P124814
   METALBOX MB1477	UTE 090-2732	HONLE UVH 1528/45-1	VAN DAM P163314
   VAN DAM 406	HONLE UVH 1528/28-1	KASE E95331	KASE E95272
   METALBOX MB1163	KASE 608	SPDI UVL 426-C	SPDI UVL 722
   VAN DAM 460	VAN DAM P120193	SPDI UVL 1606	SPDI UVL 1528
   PM411	MB411

8. Southern Lamps’ COVID-19 Plan (3-23-2020)

   March 23, 2020 10:24 am Leave a Comment

   Southern Lamps is diligently monitoring the constantly evolving COVID-19 pandemic. As a family owned business, our team is our first priority and we have implemented several strategies to continue to keep our employees and their families safe and healthy.

   We plan to remain open as long as we can to continue to assist our customers with UV lamps, IR lamps, and other consumable products for many critical industries. We are receiving regular updates from our vendors and will continue to do our best to fulfill orders in a timely manner. As up to 80% of lamps we supply are dispatched from stock, it is likely we have most common lamps in stock but please check your stock levels to ensure you have at least 2-3 months’ worth of stock available.

   We will continue to review all available information on a daily basis and revise our strategy as needed.

   If you have placed an order or are planning to place an order for immediate or future delivery and have to revise your requirement due to State mandates, please let us know.

   We thank you for your patience, understanding and support during this time and hope you stay well.

   For more up-to-date information on COVID-19, please visit the CDC website.

   Tough times don’t last, tough people do

9. Spring Cleaning / Overstock Pricing

   9:48 am Leave a Comment

   We are doing some spring cleaning and have some overstock lamps we can offer at discounted pricing. Replacements are available for the following items:

   2022C8	American Ultraviolet A94152ICB	IST T800K 3H	Primarc PM7128
   6856A5C-420	American Ultraviolet A94651MCB	KBA RA130-142	Primarc PM7673
   6865A442	AMS V001507-01	Klemm FM-1400001	QuadCure S7128
   6865A5C	ANA 170 D2+ 7570107-0009	Liberty 2H102	QuadCure S7673
   6872A4C	AUV23	Mark Andy MA 615	Sanki SAN 15241
   7511A17CSD-2	Cefa 6011000087	MCTX2215	Sanki SAN 20241
   7514A17CSD21	Cefla 1932 Ga	Online 01-4024-01	UVITERNO 090-2732
   7516A2SHD	ColorDry CD1006	P8905280	UVITERNO UTE 11508411
   7544A23C	ColorDry CD1006 HD	PL 812	UVITERNO UTE 4819/42H 100-2688
   8042A64C	ColorDry CD1314	PL 881 HD	UVL2606
   AAA A7516ALF12C26-1	ColorDry CD2111	PL 902	UVLV507/175
   AAA A8516A2SHD	ColorDry CD2116	Primarc 010060	UVT 2178-B2
   Aetek 07-01250	DL50121	Primarc 010063	UVT 3218B26
   Aetek 07-01380	EYE M06-L61	Primarc 021110	UVT 3218GLS08
   Aetek 07-01678	F07K-4-F1	Primarc 201920	UVT U1003392-422
   Air Motions M000071	Gallus R200	Primarc 203710	UVT U1003486-615
   Amba AM2039X	GEW 25338	Primarc 203740	UVT U1003486-620
   Amba AM2587X	GEW 29102	Primarc 204020	VZERO 085D
   Amba AM2602X	HA444/C	Primarc 205230	VZERO 170D
   Amba AM3052X	Honle A65614N	Primarc 208890	VZERO 50000959
   Amba AM3087X	Honle UVH4622-0	Primarc 210290	VZERO 500175
   Amba AM3271X	HT 9280	Primarc 214780
   Amba AM4299X	IST M450U 2H	Primarc 219200
   Amba AM4672X	IST T1330K 2H	Primarc PM2587

   Contact us today for a quote! Quantities are limited.

10. Desalination

    March 18, 2020 10:27 am Leave a Comment

    In many developing countries the availability of drinking water is a growing concern due to population growth and rising living standards. A way to combat this is through desalination of seawater, wastewater, and brackish water. Desalination is a process that removes the mineral components (salt and minerals) from saline water that makes it possible to meet the demand for potable, drinking water.

    Desalination is a growing market for both governments and the private sector as water scarcity and water re-use are becoming a more pressing issue around the world. Although desalination currently provides only around 1% of the worlds drinking water this percentage is growing considerably.

    UV technology is usually one of the last stages of the water purification process. UV can significantly reduce the TOC (Total Organic Carbons) levels in the water. As the water passes by the UV lamp the wavelengths disperse the water molecules and breaks their bonds. The atoms will automatically couple with the TOC carbon atoms – this combination forms carbon dioxide and water molecules as seen in the diagram below. Then once this process has been completed the oxidizable carbons are destroyed leaving you with clean safe water. Waste water and desalination are just two of the many applications you can use UV technology within the water industry. There is a range of water applications that UV is currently used within such as: drinking water, aquaculture, marine, wastewater, healthcare, packaging and processing, oil and gas, aquatics, horticulture, food and beverage, mining and laboratories.

    Contact us today for more information or pricing for any UV lamps, sleeves, o-rings, etc. used within the water industry and desalination process.