My contactor shorted out because of a bug. While the tech we here I got a look at the inside of my air handler and was stunned at the amount of mold I saw in there. He suggested a UV light but the cost put it out of my reach. I thought it cant be that hard so I went on youtube and found your video. Took a while to find one of the same quality but I just installed the Fresh Aire Blue Tube UV Light and your video made it a snap! My local tech wanted to charge me 800 to do the same job that doing it myself was about 215. My tech inspected the work and said its very good work and an excellent job. I also installed a REKO Lighting R2000 Air Purifier in my duct work. Thats a unit anyone can install and I now have double the security in my HVAC system. Thank you so much for your video. Im subscribed and following you from here on.
@jonesacnaples4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for that’s music to my ears I just want to help people as much as I can sounds like you’re very resourceful person I’m always looking for subscribers thank you
@jonesacnaples10 жыл бұрын
I hope you find this video helpful...thanks for watching from Jones Air Conditioning & Electric in Naples, FL!
@ajp1706 жыл бұрын
Thank you David, I installed 2 UV lights and cause of you we saved $800. parts costs me $200. from Amazon Thank you again,
@kathybrooks60532 жыл бұрын
Man, I hear you! It hurts me and I feel cheated! Paid $800. Air Care. More dust than ever!!
@lawrencecrawford45954 жыл бұрын
Awesome video Mr. Jones.. love the way you break stuff down and get straight to the point !!
@nwilliams7446 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate your detailed video on UV light purification... it has helped me with my decision on adding this to my HVAC system. Your company seem like a team of honest technicians who do excellent work just wished you were in the New Jersey area
@michaelangel62019 жыл бұрын
Great instructor and instructions...right to the point and easy to follow step-by-step instructions... Thanks
@davidwagner533810 жыл бұрын
Mr Jones, Great job on the video. Very thorough with out a lot of unnecessary footage. Thank you!
@txproudproudamerican947420 күн бұрын
My UV light manufacturer states any wire coming from the UV light, that will be exposed to the UV light, should be wrapped with foil tape. So the wire that was behind the metal panel on the coils should be wrapped with foil tape.
@whizatit9 жыл бұрын
Wrong side of the breaker Mr.Master A/C Tech
@jovanechavarria39824 жыл бұрын
Beau DeLony 😂
@jduff50033 жыл бұрын
9000 hours is only 375 days, not at least 2 years.
@es2394 Жыл бұрын
If there's still a breaker upstream (in the panel) is this still wrong? (Non-electrician asking) 1:56
@marketrealist1221Ай бұрын
Nice job!!!
@lpallen9810 ай бұрын
Love the video, thanks. Would love if you would include links to the light, mount, sight glass, and bit.
@justineclark24607 жыл бұрын
am curious as to why the uv light needs to be on 24/7. Wouldn't it be better to come on when the fan comes on and go off when the fan goes off.
@mwdub027 жыл бұрын
Because the bacteria and viruses will multiply and build colonies whether the unit is on or off.
@davidwillkomm34845 жыл бұрын
no mold likes to grow in a humid atmosphere so when the air stops flowing and especially if people turn off when they leaving for a period of time. The mold will have a better chance to grow in that time depending on the conditions of course. However if your already putting one in it is for at very reason. so it is worth the power to keep it on 24 7.
@jonesacnaples10 жыл бұрын
This breaker was already in the air handler. If there isn't a breaker wire the high voltage under the main lug in the heat strip. Hope this helps..
@namebling872810 жыл бұрын
David Jones you ROCK!
@ottobones703 Жыл бұрын
When you wired the transformer to the breakers you hooked each wire to 110 hot leg?
@anthonypapa8676 Жыл бұрын
good vid. From what I been reading you put it in wrong place due to the light will brake down the air filter. light should always be past coil
@mikev17588 жыл бұрын
I have a question, I see every one connecting their UV system to a straight power source. My question is, why can't you connect your transformer to a relay system whereas it will only activate when the system is active by tapping a trigger off the control of the thermostat. Finally, what would be a good wattage for an effective UV system.
@H0WL1TZER3 жыл бұрын
Not good for the bulb. Better to keep it running 24/7
@mspring638711 ай бұрын
This is exactly what i did and my system has been working perfectly for many years. My bulbs have triple the life as compared to leaving them powered 24/7. I use the 24VAC that activates the blower motor as my relay trigger. Works like a charm.
@jonesacnaples11 жыл бұрын
A little light will not hurt you, do not stare at it . It could burn your eyes. Be careful . Thanks for asking.
@diegomederos83064 жыл бұрын
again my name is Diego I like it better with the dedicated transformer due to the fact that uv light recommendations are to keep it 24/7 on I was told to use a relay g&c to the load an R&C to the normally open side of the relay in series with the light bat like you say in the video if UV light amp dropped down thermostat require amp we looking for nothing but trouble I would love to have an answer about correct blade fuse site to protect the dedicated transformer in both sides 240 & 24 V thank you very much
@dennysangiovanni33759 жыл бұрын
follow you steps and installed one but getting a burning smell. When I disconnect the light the smells goes away. Since I only disconnect the light that means is not the transformer or any of the connections.. What can it be?
@romcapprotti19765 ай бұрын
I had a friend give me a brand new one. It’s got a low volt transformer 24 V doesn’t have the 240 and the 24 and you’re exactly right when you hook them up and they’re not hooked up right what it was doing was the compressor come on the outside fan would run but only for about a minute and then shut off the inside unit unit was running so my question is you have a red and black wire coming out of the ballast? What do you hook those up to any help I would appreciate thank you.
@donzehnder99610 жыл бұрын
If bulbs were handled with fingers, can they be wiped down with alcohol before installation?
@Tizoc9993 жыл бұрын
I hope that wire for the power supply is UV proof, it is been exposed to the light and if its not UV proof it will crack it possibly short circuit the line.
@valricojoe76592 жыл бұрын
The UV does not infiltrate the control panel. I would believe that the wiring to the bulb is UV treated, no deterioration on either of mine.
@ItsAlive1113 жыл бұрын
Can you get a 120v power source to turn on only when the blower is on?
@valricojoe76592 жыл бұрын
The system runs on 24 VAC, the transformer you install, is 240 VAC to 24 VAC, so no 120 VAC involved. To do that you need to install a relay to switch the bulb on when the fan or cooling is called for by the thermostat.
@ricardoali22148 жыл бұрын
Helpful video. Except for your double tapping of the breaker to feed the transformer. Code violation.
@valricojoe76592 жыл бұрын
I added a rail and a 6 amp breaker to mine, before the xtra transformer. Thoughts?
@jonesacnaples11 жыл бұрын
For maximum strength should be replaced every year, if it is still working change it out in two years.
@tommymarberry32727 жыл бұрын
Great video.
@fessit3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@chrisac90014 жыл бұрын
Very good videos thanks
@90943285 жыл бұрын
You said it was a 9000 hr bulb then you said it was good for 2 years. Wouldn’t that be 18,000 hours for 2 years... The transformer normally goes to black and orange for 220V. Not white “Common”... There’s a cretic in every crowd! Good job on the video! Thanks for sharing.
@jonesacnaples10 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I appreciate that... I hope it helps..
@brianhardison26746 жыл бұрын
Great Video well explained, Thank you for your time
@normellow3 жыл бұрын
You could probably use a few strands of fiber optic cables.
@robertsneed34 ай бұрын
Where did you get the sight glass from. Thanks for sharing
@chriskibbe2901 Жыл бұрын
Why couldn't you mount uv light with simple ext cord?
@davejalenderki6 жыл бұрын
Very informative video. Thanks.
@Yoslan19833 жыл бұрын
Thank you good video
@familyinsider21610 ай бұрын
Mr. Jones, have you ever experienced a weird smell coming from the light after installation? we had one installed and keep having a weird smell coming from the area. not sure if it’s potentially killing bacteria in the coils? Any insight would be appreciated. Thank you Great video
@dangledfrosty423610 жыл бұрын
@Tony Lampson : UV lights are good for 1 year / it looses its ability sterlize even though the light is still blue.mtrust the manufacturer recommendations - they made the system, literally.
@adamrspears19818 жыл бұрын
So Mr. Jones, the best place to mount the UV light is just before the Evap coil, on the return air side? The reason why I ask is because out in the field I have come acrossed this 24 volt UV lamp & have always seen it mounted in the supply plenum. I am not questioning your expertise. What you've said makes sense. Just wondering why so many of these UV lamps were installed in the supply plenums on both verticle upflow air handlers, & horizontal air handlers. Any thoughts on this? Thanks for your awesome video!!!
@stephenc14277 жыл бұрын
Some HVAC techs like to mount it in the supply plenum because it's quick and easy. Doesn't do much good! When I requested quotes for a UV light installation that's where they were going to place it (2 different companies). Because of this, I ended up doing it myself and it was a little complicated getting the wiring into the A coil area. I used the Blue Tube Brand UV light. Thanks for the the great video!
@chillpillology3 жыл бұрын
The return plenum has warm germ, viral, and mold and are apparently easier to kill there. Furthermore, not everyone who cleans their coils every year has any problems with mold on the coils. But i guess some don’t clean their showers for years. When you do it at the coils it is recommended to place it above the coils so drips and moisture won’t affect the UV light. I personally do not want my paper thin coils to get brittle from UV 24/7/365. My coils are fine, i just want to kill germs and mold and apparently that is done most efficiently on the return air side. It is supposed to kill more of them in the warm air, but i’m still trying to get better data on that point.
@jamesshriver482211 ай бұрын
@@chillpillologysir with all due respect, I am a microbiologist and virologist, and we have many sayings that help us with remembering all the conditions bacteria and molds “thrive” in. One I have used the most is “mold likes cold.” Ever notice how quickly cheese and other dairy products develop mold soon after opening them, and putting in your refrigerator? It’s because our hands, the air around us and most anything that touches the cheese after it comes out of its sterile packaging, will have thousands of tiny spores land on the surfaces and when they are put back into the refrigerator they grow at an exponential rate. This is in sharp contrast to most other bacteria that thrive in a warm environment , hence the reason for incubation of eukaryotic cells.
@jonesacnaples11 жыл бұрын
Thanks hope it helps.
@allenl92144 жыл бұрын
Is it okay to place the uv light above the slanted coil instead of under? Is under more effective? Its difficult to install my lights under
@LuisRojas-uu4om2 жыл бұрын
More difficult to place under the coil and more chance moisture will hit the bulb and will be needing replacement more often. Better to place above for longer lifespan and easier to replace
@mandot7029 жыл бұрын
also, i forgot to add that im using exactly the same UV light you are using... thanks
@diegomederos83064 жыл бұрын
Hi my name is Diego I recently graduated from HVAC technician school I have a concern about the new dedicated transformer for the UV light regardless fuse sides protection for the 240 V and 24 V due to the fact then we have extremely oversight breaker when the system is not running so we should put blade fuse on the 240 V side and another blade fuse in the 24 volts side and how we get the fuse amps correctly
@jonesacnaples10 жыл бұрын
I am glad it helped.
@shabbah4life2134 жыл бұрын
Do NOT look at the light! There should be warning stickers that are added to the exterior of the unit. It is no fun dealing with someone that can not see for a few days!
@jonesacnaples4 жыл бұрын
You are correct with that some manufacturers provide those and some don’t
@Baseballpro1319 Жыл бұрын
DO NOT LOOK AT IT DIRECTLY! It can cause temporary to permanent eye damage if expose to it. I installed one and looked at for for a little and I got a “sunburn” to my eye and it’s the worst feeling. Be careful and make sure to use the little glass that comes with it. Also turn it on once everything (machine) is covered up/close.
@CaptainKenny6967 жыл бұрын
Did you double tap? That's kind of a no no.
@jonesacnaples11 жыл бұрын
Check the transformer on the uv light, it should have a separate transformer . Hope that helps.
@davidbennett14516 жыл бұрын
hi i find my answer.. from the transformer to the black box.. of uv cord... really confused me black to red and red to green.... if you do it the other way it will not work or turn on... DAVID.. please let us know how the wires go . so we do not get our self killed. 120 or 240. thank you... this was for me. 120 vac/24v uv light.
@benfranzoso47365 жыл бұрын
thank you for the video
@tonylampson291311 жыл бұрын
Where would the transformer be? How do I get to it? This UV light system is a free standing Honeywell unit. It has the "box" that you bolt to the a/c unit...This "box" is what you insert the uv bulbs and the bulb holder into. When I insert the bulb into the holder ( it is a 4 pin light ), turn the holder 1/8 turn to the right, the blue light does not come on. My power supplies are working.
@healthycarpets3022 жыл бұрын
Is it ok to run the bulb to run with the furnace? furnace on bulb goes on, furnace off bulb goes off. I understand the bulb wont be killing as much as possible but to be on 24/7 seems to be over kill for me.
@nexusly67203 жыл бұрын
So adding this to any large hvac system I just mount it against the sheet metal
@oldiesgreaser Жыл бұрын
What’s the different using a 208/230v light versus a 115v light?
@ryanspaulding50404 жыл бұрын
Sight glass good idea
@popsmccartney43511 жыл бұрын
Great video
@MarkAuchtung4 жыл бұрын
Great video. Will installing the UV light on the bottom as you did inhibit mold and growth on the other side of the coil or should the other side of the coil have UV lights on it as well? Mine has mold on both sides of the coil.
@zac15673 жыл бұрын
Put the light on the return side. Most UV almost every UV ligjht you can buy is a hoax. The light we offer is DynamicAQ.
@billkexel9 жыл бұрын
Good video. Thank you.
@salvadorguerra28694 жыл бұрын
I screwed up i thought the power unit was a transformer and i hooked it up to my 120 volt 🙄 it turned on and off did i burned the ballast?
@telumears5 жыл бұрын
I had a ac company install a uv but they did not use any transformer. He wired it directly so it is on only when the unit runs. Is that a correct way to install a uv? Thanks for your help.
@valricojoe76592 жыл бұрын
The additional transformer minimized the load on the one supplied by the HVAC unit. Should be as David said, as for only running when the unit is operating, I installed a relay to do this on my system.
@KyleJordanHenry5 жыл бұрын
Came across one of these where the blue light wont come on with any bulb. When you twist in the green light lights up but the bulb wont light. Any ideas as to why and what i can do to fix it?
@bjmgraphics6172 жыл бұрын
Will the AC plug in kit work as well as the hard wired install? I have AC outlet up in my attic. thanks
@mrmorgan47654 жыл бұрын
David Jones how to buy Uv light
@MrDebrafe987 жыл бұрын
Hi mr mike I did the same steps that you show in this video and I also replace both UV bulbs I still don't get them to work any sugestión ?
@jonesacnaples10 жыл бұрын
Correct.
@JKillingITinFL4 жыл бұрын
Is it alright if my AC technician just drilled a hole in the panel to see the UV light and did not put sight glass?
@davidbennett14516 жыл бұрын
hi there i have a question. from the black ox to the transformer. for 120 volt.. there's 2 colors of wires on each . which is which.. trying to do this right..
@broadslade4 жыл бұрын
Great video. Question. What if the A coils are mounted sideways and I place a uv light right in the middle. Is it likely to get ‘rained’ on.
@jonesacnaples4 жыл бұрын
It’s not supposed to the only time that would happen if the coil was extremely dirty should be good thank you
@voltage-gaming24733 жыл бұрын
would i be okay if i put some up in my room
@tonylampson291311 жыл бұрын
my hvac system has the honeywell uv light...it is a 2 pronged light...question....one of the you tube videos says when the uv light is working properly, the blue light on the twist on handle will be lit. my blue light is not working; however, the uv bulb appears good. i'd say the bulb is about a year old. what could be the problem with the blue indicator light not working???
@1017cariel Жыл бұрын
Why not mount on both sides of the coil?
@cooolwhippp4 жыл бұрын
Let’s just not mention that you need to install the uv with very clean coil.....
@jonesacnaples10 жыл бұрын
Use microfiber cloth.. Try to avoid touching.
@justinbustin6775 жыл бұрын
Doesnt kill whats in the passing air. Kills anything on the surfaces of the coil or what ever surface the light hits
@jonesacnaples10 жыл бұрын
Yes
@davidhazen23945 жыл бұрын
Nice video. Except for the wiring. Mine was installed to turn only when my Heater, Ac or Fan is running. I would not install this to be on 24 hours a day or you could burn though lights in a couple months as opposed to 6-12 months.
@cooolwhippp4 жыл бұрын
David Hazen wrong 24/7
@florascent9ts2 жыл бұрын
My understanding is the bulb isn't meant for constant cycling, it's better for it to be constantly on.
@johnjordan62935 жыл бұрын
Can more than one UV light be connected to the same transformer? or can more than one transformer be connected to the 240v.?
@vinny92944 жыл бұрын
I have a 3-ton Goodman AC unit what Step Down Transformer should I use?
@alfredsantoro382 жыл бұрын
what is the model number of the light stick as seen on the first part of the video? thanks
@Helpi7511 жыл бұрын
Hello David, the light is good for 9000 hours. This means it has to be replaced after one year (375 days) and not two years as mentioned at the end of the video, right?
@valricojoe76592 жыл бұрын
Yes, but they now offer two year bulbs, TUVTL2 is the one I purchased.
@geovannyalfonso98544 жыл бұрын
Hello everyone ,where can find the side glass for the uv light
@jonesacnaples10 жыл бұрын
Light stick, or Bio fighter. Any standard 240-24 volt transformer
@HIMI20033 жыл бұрын
Is this really needed
@juanmarco54 жыл бұрын
I wish to know is it okay or safe to replace a 12 watt 10 inch uv light with a 17 watt 14 inch uv light bulb?
@valricojoe76592 жыл бұрын
as long as the transformer feeding the bulb can take the load?
@juanmarco5 Жыл бұрын
@@valricojoe7659 I'm grateful for your knowledgeable answer as it is very important to correctly match the load of the uv light bulb to transformer feeding it power. Excellent video presentation. Thank you!!
@MyRumplestiltskin2 жыл бұрын
9000 hours is basically 1 year and 1 week
@highwayoflife39874 жыл бұрын
Wht abt thd ozone generated
@lolajane57682 жыл бұрын
None generated
@dixonarc693 жыл бұрын
If you put the light inside the coils doesn't it make it susceptible to condensation?
@valricojoe76592 жыл бұрын
No, the air flow and coil design let the condensation flow down the structure to the drain pans.
@koreymayo88848 жыл бұрын
Nice, but UV light should only need to be on when the fan is also on pulling air through the coils and ductwork. If your UV light isn't on 24/7 it will save money on electricity and bulbs will last much longer! I have 3 UV lights in my pool plumbing and use no chlorine anymore, but they only turn on when the pump turns on 8 hours in the winter, 12 hours a day spring and fall, and 16 hours a day in the summer in Miami, Fl.
@guillaumeker94925 жыл бұрын
From what I red online you have to the UV light 24/7 on any air or water system (mainly if you don't use chlorine). UV light is great for sanitation but the air or water after getting the UV treatment are more subject to grow bacteria. That's why it is better to keep it ON all the time to make sure the remaining air/water will be pump cleared.
@cusau298 жыл бұрын
What do you think Air Scrubber Plus by ActiTek with Space certified ?
@jimmylee18562 жыл бұрын
Do you have hvac electrical classroom training ?
@mandot7029 жыл бұрын
hi thanks for the video! one question though, do i always need the first box (transformer) to have or install? or most AC units should have it already? im installing the UV light on my condo tha has an AC unit with a cooling tower that goes all away until the 22nd fllor. I live on the 9th floor... thanks so much in advance!
@chillpillology3 жыл бұрын
im not an hvac professional, but my understanding is that you still have a compressor that calls for a/c or heat in your PTAC (or other unit) in your apt. He clearly said dont power share because it could affect the operation of the unit. the fact that you have a cooling tower isn’t a factor. Your unit is still high voltage and the power supply is engineered for a certain peak load when the unit kicks in; take some of that power away diverted to the light and it could be an issue.
@valricojoe76592 жыл бұрын
You have a chilled water system, so, you would still have a blower unit inside your unit, where you could tie into the 240 VAC feed to run the 240 VAC-24 VAC transformer to run the lights.
@victorbright53477 жыл бұрын
Hi, I have looked up and down and can not locate where to purchase the sight glass for the ac cover panel, can you advise me please. Thank you
@jonesacnaples7 жыл бұрын
usually comes with UV light
@harrypitt37857 жыл бұрын
I have a suggestion. Go to Home Depot and but the clear caps for you faucet. The whole will be bigger but it should work fine for a sight glass
@jerrylockhart30693 жыл бұрын
Tell them to make sure they stripped all the wires on everything they’re doing don’t use the factory connectors
@kristinasuewhite10 жыл бұрын
Hi David, what model of Square D circuit breaker are you using? 40 amp? 2 Pole? And what kind of mounting bracket are you using? I want to make sure I'm doing the exact same set up you are in your video-which is AWESOME!
@mikes63568 жыл бұрын
+Kristina White The circuit breaker has no impact in relation to the installation. He's using existing wiring inside furnace and stepping it down to 24VAC. The light is about 12 watts... nothing compared to the furnace.. So it's insignificant.
@grayanderson68406 жыл бұрын
Does UV light penetrate copper pipes?
@kaitymay100211 жыл бұрын
I had a Uv Light put in a few days ago. My Air handler is in doors when it got night time I noticed that the UV light shines throung the house form the Ac fliter is this safe to our eyes?
@jimmylee18562 жыл бұрын
Do you have hvac electrical classes ?
@genevacoast10 жыл бұрын
I see that on the slant coil you mounted it underneath the coil. all other places show to mount over coil. does it make that much of a difference?
@chillpillology3 жыл бұрын
The reasoning is for potential moisture dripping on the (electrical) UV light and damaging and/or shorting. In this case it didn’t seem like there was much of a choice; you work with what you have.