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What is the effect of UV on the components and accessories of the heating, ventilating, air conditioning (HVAC) system, drain pans, humidifiers, media filters, wires and other HVAC materials?

April 26, 2017accessories air conditioning components drain heating HVAC system UV ventilating

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What is the effect of UV on the components and accessories of the heating, ventilating, air conditioning (HVAC) system, drain pans, humidifiers, media filters, wires and other HVAC materials?

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Accelerated life tests have been completed to quantify the effect of the UV light on plastic materials, including our humidifiers. UV light may cause some discoloration and slight chalking to some plastics, but little structural damage.