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Re: [OM] UV light to prohibit/kill fungus within lenses

Subject: Re: [OM] UV light to prohibit/kill fungus within lenses
From: Wayne Harridge <wayne.harridge@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 25 Jun 2024 11:03:25 +1000
Check out uvphotography.com noting the dangers and precautions related to UV-C.

…Wayne 


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> On 24 Jun 2024, at 11:10 PM, Paul Haigney <lensmanten@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
> Greetings,
> 
> I'm in the process of constructing a light proof enclosure to house a UV lamp 
> to keep lenses free from fungal growth, I contacted a University Prof on the 
> subject for some advice on the correct type of UV lamp to use, here is his 
> reply "/You need to use a germicidal lamp that emits UVC radiation at 254 nm 
> wavelength, exposure of few hours each month should be enough to inactivate 
> microorganisms/" he also advised not to look at the light as it can cause 
> damage to eyes .
> 
> Hope this helps
> 
> Paul
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