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Part |
What it does |
What to match |
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Replacement cell |
Wears out in service and is swapped on a schedule set by the manufacturer. RGF, for example, lists the REME HALO cell as recommended after 2 years. |
The purifier brand and model, since cells are model-specific (RGF PHIC-RH for REME-HALO, PHIC-QR5 for Guardian Air QR+ 5, Aerus US71088 for Air Scrubber units) |
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Mesh insert or catalyst media |
Replaces the media element in a photocatalytic or similar in-duct air cleaner |
The cleaner model and size range (Lennox X8792 PureAir insert for PCO 16-28) |
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Electronic air cleaner cell or pre-filter |
Washable collector cells and pre-filters that need regular cleaning rather than a fixed replacement date |
Cell and pre-filter dimensions and the original part number |
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UV ballast |
Powers and regulates a germicidal UV lamp |
Input voltage and the lamp it drives (Sanuvox BST120/277GL, 120 to 277 V) |
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UV lamp |
Loses germicidal output over time, so it is replaced on a schedule |
Lamp length, base and wattage from the original lamp |
Intervals depend on the part and the maker, so the manual for your unit always wins. These are the published figures we could verify.
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Part |
Published guidance |
Source basis |
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In-duct purifier cell |
RGF recommends replacing the REME HALO cell after 2 years. Other models have their own interval. |
RGF REME HALO spec sheet |
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UV-C lamp |
Most manufacturers recommend replacement at about 9,000 hours, so many sites replace yearly. A lamp can keep glowing blue after its UV-C output has dropped 20 to 50 percent, so the glow is not a performance check. |
Facilities Net technical article on UV-C lamp replacement |
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Electronic air cleaner cells and pre-filters |
Set a regular washing schedule and inspect cells and pre-filters during each service. No single interval fits every model. |
Service guidance from an HVAC contractor FAQ |
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Rule |
Detail |
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Power down first |
Turn off the heating and cooling system and the air cleaner, wait 30 seconds, then remove the access door and pull the cells and pre-filters. |
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Wash gently |
Use hot water with automatic dishwasher detergent, a dishwasher with the cells resting on upside-down glasses, or a garden hose. Do not bend the collector plates and wipe the ionizing wires gently. |
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Skip the drying cycle |
Never run cells through a dishwasher drying cycle, because residue can bake on. Do not use coil cleaners or contact cleaners. |
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Dry fully |
Let cells and pre-filters air-dry completely before reinstalling and restoring power. |
Always follow the cleaning steps in your own manual if they differ.
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Check |
What to compare |
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Unit brand and model |
The nameplate or manual of the air cleaner, purifier or UV system |
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Part number |
The OEM number on the old part, or the model named in the listing title |
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Voltage |
The supply voltage of ballasts and power parts (RGF lists the REME HALO at 24 VAC/DC; Sanuvox ballasts are listed at 120 to 277 V) |
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Size |
Cell, filter and lamp dimensions from the old part |
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Technology |
Ionization or photocatalytic cell, electronic collector cell or UV lamp. These are not interchangeable. |
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