Turn your HVAC System into an Air Cleaning System

Curt Drew, President of National Radon Defense, demonstrates how to turn your existing HVAC system into an air cleaning system using Breathe EZ Air cleaner and UVC light.
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[@GentiluomoStraniero]

The truth is, in a static air environment, the UVC light will kill the viruses and bacteria. The HVAC moves air efficiently. One would have to install MULTIPLE UV elements on the Supply AND return in order to create enough wattage to give the airborne viruses enough exposure that it kills or degrades them as the air moves through the chambers. There was a study performed on SARS infected blood back in 2003. It details the amount of exposure needed to kill the virus to undetectable levels. Each HVAC setup will require a different number and concentration of UV Light elements. You're hearing this from a Mechanical Engineer. The main function of the UVC light in this video would be to keep mold or mildew from accumulating on the cooling coils. This helps maintain coil efficiency to acceptable levels throughout its service life.

[@GentiluomoStraniero]

undetectable levels implies the absence of viable viruses.

[@eliasqaz]

Absolutely not. I am a biologist and a have a minor in physics. Bacteria and viruses are extremely small yet definitely greater than photons. UV light emits at the speed of light. It is universally impossible for any air flow pressure to move faster than the emitted light. Therefor any particle passing through will be affected especially organisms like viruses and bacteria will have their genetic mode severely modified.

[@GentiluomoStraniero]

@@eliasqaz As a biologist, you should know that dosage rate depends on the virus dwell time at the source of emissions. In this case the UV Source is static. Even though the UV light is moving at the speed of light, those viruses are moving past the source and the square inverse rule applies and they still need enough dosage to render them non-viable. multiple UV sources in the flow path of the air carrying them will create the environment that degrades them effectively. I work as an ME in the Radio Therapy Industry. Dosage rates given energy levels are always part of the equation when dealing with clinical treatments. I deal with Photons, Electrons, Protons and clingons.

[@eliasqaz]

@@GentiluomoStraniero You are right. Upon more research I did not take into account the required dosage of light required for deactivation or degradation of genetic code. "So is the nature of science, we learn, make mistakes, and learn some more" Cheers

[@GentiluomoStraniero]

@@eliasqaz You weren't wrong...We just left out the dosage required to damage the RNA of the virus. One can disagree respectfully but if we spend the time to hear other viewpoints, we can learn from one another...then it is time well spent.

[@jasvirvirdi9170]

Good sir

[@BrandonTran]

Nice explanation Curt! How does modifying the system like you did here vs purchasing a portable air purifier compare? Is there any data to quanitify this? Most youtube videos go straight into portable air purifier comparisons where HVAC strategy is going to push far more air and for the whole house.

[@RadonDefense]

Thanks for your message. Portable air purifiers are limited to a certain square footage of treatment area. Our approach treats the entire home since the HVAC system is circulating air throughout the home. Whenever the HVAC system is circulating air, we are cleaning it centrally. To learn more visit www.breatheezair.com

[@lioninthemountain6350]

Unfortunately, there's no way to buy and install yourself. But there are other brands that let you buy and self install.

[@johngalt4019]

A bit of a problem with this, in an effort to expand the conversation. Increasing the static is always a problem. Do no harm. Don't make thin gs worse. Do not increase resistance. In fact, it's always better/best to increase the square footage of everything you touch, which lowers static. This will also reduce duct leakage to the outside via the lowered static in the ducts forcing house air out. Saves energy & extends the life of the system. Is the system noisy? Noise is wasted energy! Does it rattle? Rattling & shaking also takes energy. There comes a time when we're polishing a turd. Does it burn fuel? You have carbon monoxide and other toxins! It might be time to change that gas guzzler. Then "filtration" is extremely important. The higher MERV, the better. The larger the surface, the better! Imagine anything 50 years old that has never been cleaned. Imagine if your bed sheets were never cleaned! If the filtration is bad, the ducts are even dirtier, plus by-pass. Most duct systems have critters that have perished + decades of dust. I completely realize that these things are much, much more work than some quick-fix band-aid where a company can get in and get out using fast talk, snake oil and flashy marketing gimmicks. It is also the method that will provide the best results for decades to come, for you and future owners for year-round comfort, healthy air and energy savings.

[@svenkat2006]

He just says kills bacteria. No mention of remove radon, asbestos ( common in older homes ) and mold spores..Cost of installation like the cost of uvc light, filter and how frequently replace it.

[@Heathfx5]

Lets talk about ozone production from the UVC, ozone is a powerful respiratory irritant.

[@RadonDefense]

Hi, appreciate your feedback but our BreatheEZ along with the rest of our filter line has been verified by Intertek (ETL) to meet their Zero Ozone Verification standard as defined by UL 2998. It means Breathe EZ filters have been verified to exceed current enforced ozone emission standards including those from FDA, NIOSH, CARB, EPA and OSHA. Filters adhering to these standards can produce up to 100 TIMES as much ozone as our filters did during recent testing by Intertek. Now Breathe EZ filter are certified under the Intertek Sustainability program.

[@ragtie6177]

What about filtering out the RADON?

[@GentiluomoStraniero]

Radon is heavier than air, perhaps an air extractor that pulls air from the lowest point in your basement will keep Radon levels at their lowest. Exhaust the basement away from the home to prevent infiltration. Also coating the bricks, floor and walls in your basement will reduce the accumulation of radon in your basement.

[@ramiro110679]

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[@zeframcochrane1183]

American Standard

[@chrisnolan8382]

Air disinfection vs. removing particulates. Even adding a single or multiple UVC light isn't going to kill pathogens, bacteria or mold spores unless they happen to get caught inside, and even then the only way the UVC will kill pathogens is if they are directly hit by the light (assuming it stays on all the time). This installation demonstrated is not an efficient way to accomplish air disinfection at all. This does deliver a false sense of security. Save your money.

[@francesco3207]

I don't need nor want a whole house air purifier as I lived fine enough 62 years without this. But my HVAC company made several mistakes recently, and am considering using the whole house purifier as a free add-on to allow them to give me something in return for their screw up. This can be a good negotiation add-on for you homeowners if your HVAC does what mine did, and sent me incorrect proposals 6 times iin a row

[@RadonDefense]

We appreciate your suggestion on this matter and we will definitely consider checking that. Thank you.

[@CCCC-tq8yo]

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[@RadonDefense]

@@CCCC-tq8yo We appreciate your question and concern. NRD is actually a dealership network that provides radon mitigation services to businesses globally. This video suggests an energy and cost effective solution for our viewers' current HVAC system - which is normally found in a local household.

[@brainwashed7244]

either breath ez wants our business or it dosnt ,, but not listing prices and making customers jump through hurtles (you lost my business) u can fool some people some of time

[@RadonDefense]

Hi, you can always call us for a free estimate. No obligations.