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The “temporarily closed or worried about having to close my arcade” thread

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    #1146 3 years ago

    Hi all just thought I would weigh in on the UV debate. I was the one that supplied bcrage's UV air purifier. UV does kill covid but not all UV units are created equal. You will want to research before you buy one off the shelves of places like costco as there are hundreds of different products out there trying to cash in on the pandemic. We use Sanuvox products as they have a proven track record and have been in the UV business for 25 years.

    UVC wavelengths are used to break down viruses and bacteria like Covid-19 the light from the UV lamp will actually break down the DNA strands of the virus causing it to loose its function to replicate in our bodies.

    The Lamps we use in our products are in the shape of a J which allows it it increase the time that the air will contact the UV light. Our lamps are also positioned parallel to airflow which will increase the time that the light is making contact with the air.

    Other UV manufacturers uses "stick lamps" and will position them perpendicular to the airflow which will greatly reduce the contact time and effectiveness.

    Check out our website for more information on the UV process and the different products we offer. The units borage uses at Arkadium are the p900 model which may be ideal for most operators as it provides visibility to the customers. Optics are very important ease peoples apprehension about going into public places.

    https://uvairos.com/index.php/p900-gx-commercial/

    #1147 3 years ago

    Here is a disinfection chart for the p900 unit I linked above. If you have any questions let me know.

    Coronavirus Disinfection P900-S300-S1000.pdfCoronavirus Disinfection P900-S300-S1000.pdf
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    #1239 3 years ago
    Quoted from pinmeds:

    Here in Ottawa, they just shut down indoor dining again a few weeks ago, and the average daily high is now approaching 5C or 40F. Patios are still barely hanging on, but impossible to heat with two walls open which is required. After it drops below 60F, there aren't that many die-hards that come out.
    My concern, being in Canada, is the very low relative humidity (40% or lower indoors at room temperature), combined with closed heating systems in well insulated buildings, provides the perfect environment for respired aerosols to remain suspended in the dry air for prolonged periods and migrate through the entire area.
    My pre-pinball career was in Water Damage and Asbestos & Mold Remediation, where psychometry, containment, ventilation including positive and negative pressure differentials, particulate filtering, as well as PPE were my stock and trade, and following this thread I can't agree more about the main variable that must be maintained to provide any degree of actual (not just perceived) safety is maximum ventilation and constant fresh air. The amount of HEPA filtration required to make it safe in a fully closed system would cost far more to purchase, install, and operate than I would ever earn, and I'd still have to close as we are again mandated now even if I wanted to stay open. With regular flu season just about to kick in, I'm concerned the far more contagious Covid will really take off in restaurant/bar/arcade/barcade scenario in our climate.
    I've been closed since March and have repurposed my arcade into a retail showroom, repair facility, and parts store in anticipation that I will not open again until at least next summer, but hopefully further South you guys can keep going through the winter months. Best of luck to all!

    You should look into UV purification. Way more effective than filtration for viruses and bacteria. Minimal upkeep costs as well UVairos.com or pm me for more info.

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