UVC Germicidal Lamp Ballast Socket

Competitive Components Inc. offers UVC (Ultraviolet C, germicidal) lamps.  UVC lamps are also known as germicidal lamps.  The lamps use ultraviolet wavelengths that are deadly to microorganisms in the air, water and on surfaces.  Do not confuse UV lamps such as blacklights and sun lamps with UVC - germicidal lamps, as they are not the same.  Germicidal UVC lamps are clear in appearance and have no phosphor on the inner portion of the glass. 

As with all gas discharge lamps, germicidal lamps exhibit negative resistance and require the use of an external ballast to regulate the current flow through them.  Germicidal lamps are also known as UV-C lamps, UVC bulbs, germicidal lamps, TUV lamps, germicidal UV light, UV-C Light Source, germicidal bulb.

UVC lamps are used in air purification, aquarium and pond sterilization, water purification and some etching processes.  Germicidal lamps are used to sterilize work areas and tools used in biology laboratories and medical facilities.  The light produced by germicidal lamps is also used to erase EPROMs; the ultraviolet photons are sufficiently energetic to remove the stored charge that represents binary ones and zeroes.  Germicidal lamps are used in waste water treatment in order to kill microorganisms.  In addition, germicidal lamps are used in residential homes.  The UVC bulbs are placed inside HVAC units to kill airborne germs. 

Germicidal lamp products offered by Competitive Components Inc.

UVC Lamp part number: CCI-36W-UV-PL

Specifications: UVC- 36 Watt UV Lamp.  The 36 watt is a standard four pin G11 base.
Lightwave: 254nm
Operation Voltage: 105V
Operation Currrent: 435mA
Luninous Flux: 180lm
Size: 416.6mm x 37.7mm x 18mm
Lifetime: 15000 Hours


Locking Socket part number: CCI00SWT122

Specifications: 47mm x 40.7mm x 27.5mm
The UVC bulbs stocked at Competitive Components come with a G11 base and mating locking socket 2G11.  The locking socket mounts the lamp into place securely for all vertical and horizontal applications.

36W Ballast part number: CCI-136EBS 

Specifications: Electronic ballasts for 1x36w PL-L,PLCRated Input Voltage: Nominal @ 25C, 230V/50HzRate Operation Voltage Range: 100-240
Size: 102.5mm x 66.5mm x 29.5mm

Germicidal Lamp Safety Guidelines

Warning:  Germicidal lamps produce light that are dangerous to humans or any other forms of life it may come in contact with.  Therefore, the light produced by a germicidal lamp must be carefully shielded against both direct and reflective viewing by the naked eye.  If exposed to germicidal wavelengths, humans will notice sunburn on their skin and some may begin the initial stages of skin cancer. If a person’s eyes are exposed to UVC lamps, the individual will notice a severely painful inflammation of the cornea which may lead to temporary or permanent vision loss or impairment.  Do not use germicidal lamps for illumination purposes.

Precautions for safe handling and use:  Operate with proper auxiliary equipment. Turn off lamp before installing, replacing, cleaning or performing any maintenance work near the fixtures. Handle lamps carefully to avoid breakage. Broken glass can cause cuts. 
 
Waste disposal method: At the end of rated life, when a lamp is removed from service, it will be subjected to the current Toxic Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) prescribed by the Environmental Protection Agency. This test is used in determining whether an item is a hazardous waste or a non-hazardous waste under current EPA definition. These lamps would fail the TCLP test and would be considered hazardous waste under the Universal Waste Rules. Lamp owners should evaluate all of the disposal options, which may be available in the particular state in which the owners' facility or residence is located. The owner should check with federal, state and local officials for their guidance.

Control Measures: Do not operated under these lamps without personal protective equipment. (Goggles, glove, skin protection)

 Respiratory Protection: If large numbers of lamps are being broken, appropriate respirator should be considered.  Note: grinding of lamps on site may require a permit from state or federal authorities. We recommend recycling as your disposal method.

Ventilation: Avoid inhalation of airborne dust.

Competitive Components exclusive Authorized Distributor for PSC Motor and Fan

Letter from PSC

February 22, 2012

 

PSC Motor and Fan, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Competitive Components, Inc. (CCI) as our exclusive Authorized Distributor for Fans, Thermal solutions, Motors and Control Boards.

Competitive Components is located in North Las Vegas at 105 E. Brooks Ave 89030. Phone is 1-800-466-4036 fax 702-399-4095. Competitive Components has been in business for 21 years with 150 years of employee-combined electronic experience. CCI is a long-standing franchised component distributor, well-recognized in the gaming industry.

Competitive Components currently stocks product for all the Gaming Manufacturers and their Contract Manufacturers, so you will be assured of having product readily available.

Please contact them and get to know their team. They are very flexible and supportive. They will now support all your PSC needs. Please send them any quote requirements you have. They will schedule and support all your component needs.

Thank you very much for your continued business, and now for working with our first franchised distributor. We are excited about our growth, and your business has been a large part of that growth!

Cooltron Introduce DC Fans for Power Supplies

Many industrial manufacturers around the world have been using Cooltron fans in their power supply applications for many years. The Cooltron standard DC fan series being specified for power supplies include: FD4010, FD5010, FD6025, FD7015, FD8025, FD9025, FD1238, FD1738 and FD1755. The broad DC fan series offer a variety of CFM options, rated from 5VDC to 48VDC, and measure from 40x40x10 mm to 172x151x55mm with airflow from 4.5 to 321.7CFM.


Cooltron select our largest size fan -FD1751 for use in power supply to be this month’s featured product based on its high demand on the marketplace. Designated the FD-1751 series, the DC fan for power supply is available in 172x150x 51mm and feature three nominal voltages: 12, 24, and 48V. The airflow of FD1751-61 rated from 215 CFM and up to 311 CFM on the high performance model. Rated speed ranges from 3100 to 4500 RPM. The fans feature a ball bearing design, impedance and thermally protected motor, and die cast aluminum frame with a PBT, UL94V-0 thermoplastic blade.

Series: FD1751-61
Voltage: 12, 24, 48 VDC
Housing: Die-cast Aluminum
Blade: Thermoplastic PBT, UL 94V-2
Features: 215 - 311CFM / 3100 -4500 RPM Operating temperature: -10ºC to +70ºC



Today, you will find Cooltron fans and accessories in the following applications:

1. Energy storage devices such as batteries and fuel cells
2. Medical power supply such as dialysis systems, clinical diagnostic systems and medical lasers
3. Railway power supply
4. Computer power supply
5. AC adaptors
6. Welding power supply
7. Uninterruptible power supply (UPS)
8. Interruptible power supply (IPS)
9. LED Driver

Call to ask us about New High Performance DC Fans from Cooltron

WALNUT, CA (Sep 12, 2011) – California-based Cooltron Industrial Inc., a leading supplier of standard and custom AC and DC fans, trays, and accessories, has a new line of high performance DC fans released. This new high performance DC fans feature a reinforced core structure with metal tubes by using premium materials, long life bearings, and cutting edge designs.

Designed especially for high end applications such as cloud computing hardware, telecommunication equipment, cloud systems, fan trays, medical equipment, and solar energy system, these high performance DC fans deliver a much higher airflow and static pressure than a standard DC fan of equal size. This new performance line is now available in dimensions of 40x40x28mm, 60x60x25mm, 80x80x25mm, 80x80x38mm, 92x92x25mm, 92x92x38mm, 120x120x38mm with 12, 24, or 48 Voltages.

Each DC fan is fully customizable to fit every application. Additional functions that can be designed into the fan include – FG and PWM. Other options include alarm high/low, auto restart, thermistor, and IP protection. For more information, please call Competitive Components at 1-800-466-4036.