UV lights for sterilization?

[xgunx]

Has anyone heard of, used or know much about these? Basically its like an an autoclave but uses uv lights to sanitize. Or a box with UV lights all over the inside. Wondering if they are worth a damn or what.

 

[TripleBSolutions]

UV "claves" do not "sterilize". They may come close (stretching that definition a bit) and eliminate 99% of contamination. This is without going into other factors that could reduce effectiveness.

Bottom line is that they are not a good replacement for an autoclave, but even autoclaves need to be spore tested to verify they are sterilizing properly.

 

[No Gods No Masters]

UV sterilization isn't near as effective as heat.

For Glassware and Utensils - Pressure cooker with distilled water for 45 minutes and oven at 250F for 1 hr is the method for home sterilization that gets the job done. If you use this method your glassware will come out spotless.

Stoppers soaked in 90% alcohol for 1 hour, removed with sterile tweezers, forceps or salad tongs, placed on sterile surface to dry.

 

[xgunx]

Thanks guys, I knew that it sounded to good to be true. Just didn't seem right.

 

[Joe383]

Get your vails already sealed then there is no need. You just fill them as you filter. I would not trust UV.

 

[xmilar]

how would you go about sterilizing a surface? and once the surface is out in the open, wouldn't you risk contamination ?

UV sterilization isn't near as effective as heat.

For Glassware and Utensils - Pressure cooker with distilled water for 45 minutes and oven at 250F for 1 hr is the method for home sterilization that gets the job done. If you use this method your glassware will come out spotless.

Stoppers soaked in 90% alcohol for 1 hour, removed with sterile tweezers, forceps or salad tongs, placed on sterile surface to dry.

 

[Bengan]

Whats wrong with your dishwasher?

 

[Christiefresh1]

Uv sterilisation is used in most big pharma labs it is the ultimate. But depends how powerful the light is