Imcorrect UV light installation in an whole-house air purifier can cause fire hazards

Neglecting correct safety precautions with some machines might seem trivial, especially if there’s no real fire hazard. It’s dangerous to believe this mindset with anything that can overheat with imcorrect use. Even a basic oscillating fan can get dangerously hot if you use it repeatedly after it has become completely encased in a thick layer of dust. I clean all of our fans on a yearly basis for this particular reason, but it’s also a smart habit to form in the name of retaining indoor air pollen levels. In the name of air quality the two of us buy whole-house air purifiers but it’s simple to forget that they need correct repair to toil for years to come. I have seen some negative reviews for whole-house air purifiers that I tend to love as well as wondered why. It seems that some people not only mishandle the fans inside, but the UV light needs to be installed regularly. Usually there is a metal shield between the UV bulb as well as the wires coming out the back so the bright light can’t melt the plastic wire shielding. If the shielding melted it would cause a short in the wire as well as could start a fire. This happened to a few of the people who left negative reviews of this particular whole-house air purifier model. When I upgraded the UV light in our whole-house air purifier, I was careful to put the metal shield between the bulb as well as the bulb’s wire. Hopefully I won’t run into any concerns with the UV light in our trusty whole-house air purifier. It is a sizable benefit in reducing allergens in our indoor air.

 

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