Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Germokill work?

UV-C has been used for many years to sterilise equipment. It is a proven method of killing microorganisms.

Germokill has been designed to optimise this germicidal UV-C and for the first time has incorporated it into a portable appliance.

It's a really simple idea but really effective…

1. Germokill draws air in through the top of the unit.
   
   
2. The air passes over filter, filtering out dust and pollen particles.
   
   
3. Air is directed through the uniquely designed baffle chamber, and passes over the UV-C tube, killing the microorganisms.
   
   
4. Sterilised air is then blown out through the bottom grill.
   

How big an area does it cover?

1. Germokill 150 covers a room of up to 150m3.
   
   
2. A bigger room requires more units.
   
   
3. A standard room is 2.4m high, so 150m3 equates to around 65 m2.
   

Does it kill everything?

Over time, Germokill will kill 99% of the total levels of airborne bacteria, moulds and yeasts.

However…

1. Every time someone walks into the room they bring new microorganisms in with them, so the levels go up.
   
   
2. Germokill will help to protect environments from so called 'super-bugs.'
   
   
3. It will do this by slowly breaking down the structure of them.
   

What is the Wattage of the tube?

Germokill uses a 36Watt PL Philips tube.

Does the tube need changing?

• Like flykiller tubes, Germicidal tubes should be replaced every 9 -12 months.
  
  
• After 5000 hours, the tube is only 85% as effective.
  

How often does the filter need replacing?

1. In general, the filter needs replacing every twelve months.
   
   
2. The filter should be removed from the unit and vacuumed once a month to remove excess dust, pollen or smoke particles caught.
   
   
3. The filter must be replaced/cleaned to ensure that the airflow remains constant, to continue to provide at least one turn around of air an hour.
   

Is UV-C dangerous?

• Direct UV-C light is dangerous to look at, whilst reflected UV-C light is safe.
  
  
• Germokill is designed to ensure that no light escapes due to its uniquely designed baffle chamber.
  
  
• Any light that can be seen is harmless reflected light, as what it is reflected off has absorbed the dangerous UV-C radiation.
  
  
• Just glancing at a UV-C source does no damage.
  
  
• Continually looking directly at a source of UV-C light for an extended period (around eight hours solidly) can start to damage the eyes or begin to cause skin cancer.
  
  
• UV-C is stopped by 2mm of plastic, as with our viewing lens.
  

UV-C is Dangerous…

1. The UV-C tube is completely sealed within Germokill's uniquely designed baffle chamber.
   
   
2. Light can not escape around the removable back-plate due to the uniquely designed double gasket.
   
   
3. Any light that does escape will be non-harmful reflected light.

How do I know the unit works?

1. Philips Lighting has developed a UV-C tube that is proven to dramatically reduce the levels of microorganisms within a given environment.
   
   
2. If the on/off switch lights up there is power to the unit.
   
   
3. If the Protective Viewing Lens glows blue, the UV-C tube is killing micro-organisms.