How to use a home quartz lamp

For quartz radiation, the title of an excellent disinfector has long been established. The procedure for its use is familiar to almost every one of us. However, the sphere of distribution of the device went beyond the boundaries of medical institutions - a quartz lamp for the home today is very popular. But here a special type of device is selected for each room - this review will help you to understand what kind of lamp should be purchased.

Features of the device

Quartz lamps for home use outwardly represent an electric lamp, which has a flask of quartz glass. Unlike its "serious" medical fellows, such a device will be small in size,what allows to use it as for disinfection of the separate room, and the person. Therefore, most of these devices -portable.

It's all about the principle of operation - emitted by it. ultraviolet. Its waves kill the DNA of pathogenic microbes, fungi, viruses and bacteria, disrupting their intracellular synthesis. However, there is a reverse side of the coin - ozonewhich in large quantities is already dangerous to humans. This circumstance indicates that it is necessary to use a quartz lamp very carefully.

Types of devices

The future owner should know that there are several types of such devices:

• ordinary quartz lamp;
• bactericidal character;
• bezononovy apparatus.

What is the simplest device? This device in the classic version simply releases ozone into the air, which disinfects it. It is necessary to observe such security measures - to leave the room at the time of its action, and then to air it. Taboo imposed and on the lamp without viewing specially designed glasses - they usually come with the device in the kit, otherwise such radiation will be dangerous for the eyes.

Quartz lamp open type

A quartz bactericidal lamp It is made of a special glass - UVIOL type. This helps to release into the environment less of the ozone component, but also has a deadly effect on microorganisms of foreign origin. In fact, this option is not even a quartz one, but an erroneous name has firmly come into use.

Bactericidal lamps with amalgam coating

Finally, bezosonovy analog it is completely made of quartz, but at the same time processed glass with a special composition. We are talking about titanium dioxide - it does not allow ozone to be released into the surrounding space in large quantities.

Home model of quartz lamp - preferably, the last two options. Such a choice is due to security issues. But a separate issue in this topic is also wall irradiators, which are analogous to the usual quartz apparatus.

The constructive device of the device of a quartz lamp divides it into two types - open and shielded models. The ban on being in the same room with the lamp while it is working applies to the first one. And during the exposure of shielded models, you can be present with them in the same room - such devices are already referred to household appliances.

The shielded model is a quartz lamp. closed type. Another name - recirculator (due to the fact that the rays are inside the body and do not go out). In the same place the air which is sent through the device is also purified.

Quartz lamp closed

Different models will have different power - some are able to drive up to one hundred cubic meters of air in an hour. In this case, the bactericidal efficiency of the apparatus reaches 99%.

Just now these lamps can work in continuous mode - they can not turn off up to 7 days.

Scope of application

Who and why need such a device? The urgency of the acquisition is particularly increasing in those families where a constantly ill child lives, an elderly person or one who suffers from chronic diseases. Quartz lamps are used to disinfect the room and during the high season of airborne infections.

In addition to combating viruses, quartz radiation can cure diseases:

• joints (including arthritis);
• respiratory organs (for example, the condition of bronchitis);
• angina;
• skin lesions (including wounds, ulcers and burns);
• other skin diseases.

However, before each use should consult with a doctor (especially since each organism has an individual reaction to such radiation). And there are serious contraindications that make the use impossible:

• stomach ulcers;
• blood disorders;
• renal failure;
• oncological diseases;
• tuberculosis.

The presence of any of these problems makes use of the instrument impossible. In any case, even in permitted cases, the use and dosage of such a device is strictly regulated by the doctor.

Treatment of psoriasis with a quartz lamp

Operating rules

During the process of quartz treatment by open devices it is forbidden to be in the same room with it not only to people - the instructions for use prescribe the removal of animals and the carrying out of plants. There are other specific rules that should be followed. After switching on the device, it is necessary to leave the room, closing the door tightly behind you. Ensure that no one enters the premises being processed - violations are fraught with a negative impact on the skin and eye tissue. In addition, due to the constant exposure to UV rays, some interior items will fade with time.

Manufacturers offer the following instrument locations:

• lamps on the ceiling;
• wall options;
• desktop;
• portable.

It does not matter where the device is located - the impact will be equally as effective.

A little more information on how to use different types of lamps.

1. UV rays will show their properties only on open areas. This means that objects in the shade will not fall into the impact zone.
2. It is also important to wipe dust because germs will die only in the upper layer - the rays will not be able to penetrate deep inside.
3. Home quartz open lamp should not work constantly, but according to a certain schedule.
4. Power device is selected depending on the size of the room.
5. Recirculators, due to the fans working inside, can be a source of noise. Another disadvantage of such devices - they are rarely made in mobile versions.
6. For the convenience of processing different rooms can be purchased double action device - it will switch from open quartz mode to recirculation mode.
7. Bactericidal quartz lamps directional aimed at providing therapeutic effects. Their low power is not harmful to health - this is indicated by the indication for use even in infants.For example, the compact and mobile device "Sun" allows you to carry out recreational procedures.

Independent manufacture of the lamp

Do-it-yourself quartz lamp is an achievable result. The only requirement is to have an idea about electrical circuits. For self-fabrication of the device as materials, you need a DRL lamp and a table lamp, and from the tools - a choke and a hammer (you can replace the pliers). Next, we act like this.

1. Work is carried out on the street: the external flask of a DRL-lamp placed in cellophane is carefully broken with a hammer. Splinters will need to be thrown into the tank with garbage. There will be a sealed tube - this will be a quartz emitter.
2. The incandescent lamp is connected to the remnants of the DRL lamp with the help of a choke (a power of 500 W will be suitable).
   
3. The result is mounted in any convenient table lamp (preferably one in which the radiant flux can be directed in the right direction).

Quartz emitter is ready, but the ultraviolet from such a "homemade" is very dangerous. Therefore, it should be used for disinfection, after making sure that there are no living organisms in the room. There are certain safety requirements.

1. The product is connected to an extension cord, the wire of which is pulled under a tightly closed door.
2. The plug plugs into the outlet in the next room.
3. The period of operation of the device should not exceed half an hour.
4. You can enter the room only after an hour and open the window for airing.
5. The room can only be used when the smell disappears.

A quartz lamp unit will be a worthwhile acquisition, without any harm if used properly. From his work in terms of health will benefit all family members.