The first step to finding out if your UVC device is working properly is to test it. The best way to do this is with a UVC light meter. This will tell you whether the light output from your UVC device has UVC meter numbers, or if there are any flickering lights. You can also use a UV light tester card as a substitute for the UVC light meter. Then, you need to turn on your UVC device and put the card under the UVC light. If there are changes in colors based on the card instruction, then your UVC device should be fine! But just in case it isn't, here are some things you may want to check:
- Make sure your UVC tester has been placed properly. The area may be too large for the strength of your product, so make sure to test in smaller areas first.
- Check if the UV light number is changing on the UVC meter or UV light tester card. This will tell you whether your UV device
Methods to test your UV light device
1. One-time UVC test card Fischuel Quick Test UVB Sensor
Fischuel Quick Test UVB Sensor
Reptile UV Tester Heating Lamp Photochromic UVB Card Indicator，Available with UVB/C, Compatible with Sunglass Test & Sterilizing, Over 500 Times Reusable (2 Packs)
🚀 - Simple Storage | 🙈 - Easy to Test | 🌞 - Cover Testing | ⏰ - Recyclable Times | 💡 - Campatibility
This card is very reliable and enables fast and safe testing for devices. It is a one-time use card, and you can read the result of the test on it permanently. Another reusable test card will lose its reading after a brief time period. The test card can be left in the room with the lamp, and the reading will remain safe. In addition, a Dosimeter test card can be used as PROOF that your device is fake. Clean your item before putting it in the UV device if possible. To make sure it's working, you can use a UVC light meter or test card. Testing an ultraviolet sterilizing device is not as straightforward as testing a faucet or other item that the UV device will reach within seconds. Don't delay because your own security is necessary.
2. Reusable UVC test card: 2nd Gen QuantaDose UVC Light Test Card
2nd Gen QuantaDose UVC Light Test Card
with (WPV) Word Power Visibility Technology
designed for high power UVC devices offering a higher card to analyte contrast on highly UV resilient PVC for high power exposure without aging/discoloration
Test your bulb using a UVC light device because it has been shown to detect counterfeit goods well but not as reliably when only testing the visual appearance. It seemed that both the test strip and LED light would turn on. I used the UV-C strip by a lit-up bulb, but it did not fluoresce. The GE quartz germicidal UV-C bulb which I use to sterilize masks inside of a cooler after use. To ensure the device is functional, you will need to bring the test strip close to the source (within a few inches) before using it. If after doing so it glows green in the dot in the middle of the card next to UVC, then this confirms that your UV light device works.
3. UVC light meter: AMTAST UVC Light Meter
AMTAST UVC Light Meter
1uW/cm²～39.99mW/cm², UV Radiation Intensity Measuring
Wide Application | Width of measuring span | Large scale integrated circuit
The AMTAST UVC Light Meter is an inexpensive, handheld light meter that measures UV irradiance in short-wave UVC ranges. The Meter has a cosine correction filter and metal housing to protect the sensors from damage. It also features a data-logging feature that records readings with date and time stamps on an SD card (included) in Excel format. This data can be used to analyze trends over time or compare measurements between multiple locations.
How to make sure the UVC device is working?
Make sure it is a UVC tester instead of UVA or UVB
A UVA or UVB tester may measure how much light is being emitted but does not measure the potential for radiation damage to cells. To test a UV device, make sure it is a UVC tester instead of UVA or UVB and clean your item before putting it in the UV device if possible. To make sure it's working, you can use a UVC light meter or test card. Testing an ultraviolet sterilizing device is not as straightforward as testing a faucet or other item that the UV device will reach within seconds. Don't delay because your own security is necessary.
Conclusion
- Make sure it is a UVC tester instead of UVA or UVB
- Clean your item before putting it in the UV device if possible
- To make sure it's working, you can use a UVC light meter or test card. Testing an ultraviolet sterilizing device is not as straightforward as testing a faucet or other item that the UV device will reach within seconds. Don't delay because your own security is necessary.
