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Platinum PCO Air Purifier: Replacement Lamps, Manual, and Service
The Platinum PCO whole-house air purifier is no longer sold, but the lamps are stocked and we still service it. Order a replacement UV-C lamp, download the manual, or have one of our technicians change the lamp for you.
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- Lamps ship anywhere in North America
- Replacement lamps stocked
- Service across Southwestern Ontario
Replacement lamps
Replacement UV Lamps for the Platinum PCO
You can purchase replacement lamps from Platinum Air Care via pick-up or mail delivery. Because UV-C light is dangerous to skin and eyes, we recommend that our qualified technicians do the replacement for you.
The Platinum PCO and the Platinum Carbon UV take the same replacement lamp, so one part covers both. The Platinum PURE is the exception: it takes a different one.
- Lamp life 2 years or 3 years of continuous use, depending on the lamp you choose
- Part numbers PAC-TUVL-215 (2-year) and PAC-TUVL-315 (3-year)
- When to replace At the end of its rated life: after that time the UV light’s effectiveness declines, and replacement is recommended
- Ozone None: the replacement lamps do not produce ozone
- Shipping Anywhere in North America
Rather have it fitted? Book a lamp change with a technician
For owners
Platinum PCO Manual, Service, and Warranty
Our technicians still service the Platinum PCO. Not sure which unit is on your ductwork? Compare it with our previous models.
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Platinum PCO manual
The product manual for the Platinum PCO, free to download. Before any work on the unit, turn off the light or disconnect power: UV-C light is dangerous to skin and eyes.
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Service and lamp changes
Tell us what it is doing, and we will tell you what it needs. Service visits are within the area we install in, across London and Southwestern Ontario.
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Quality construction, lifetime warranty
Platinum Air Care provides a lifetime warranty on the Platinum PCO, on all parts except the replacement ultra-violet lamps.
Replacing it?
The Platinum PURE Replaces the Platinum PCO
The Platinum PCO was the original. It was superseded first by the Platinum Carbon UV, and then by the Platinum PURE, our current compact duct-mounted UV-C and PCO system.
The Platinum PURE is designed for whole-house odor and VOC reduction using ultra-violet light type-C and advanced PCO technology, with three panels of activated carbon cells. It takes a different lamp from the Platinum PCO.
What suits one home is wrong for the next, so the right replacement depends on your house. That is what the in-home air test is for, and it costs nothing.
Video
Watch the Platinum PCO Whole-House Air Purifier Video
The Platinum PCO informative video, just over two minutes long.
How it works
How the Platinum PCO Whole-House Air Purifier Works
The Platinum PCO is an advanced whole-house air purifier that uses Ultra-Violet Type-C (UV-C) light in combination with specially prepared activated carbon cells to create a photo-catalytic (PCO) reaction. Nearly all odors are caused by volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Many VOCs, such as formaldehyde and toluene, are also toxic.
Platinum PCO neutralizes VOCs in a process similar to the way the catalytic converter in your car works. When VOCs are neutralized the odors are destroyed and the hydrocarbon molecules that cause them are reduced to harmless water vapor and carbon dioxide. Because the UV-C light in Platinum PCO is positioned where it is, it can also disinfect the coils, air system interior, and air stream.
Out of Sight, Out of Mind
Platinum PCO is installed directly on top of your air conditioner coils to free them of build-up. Mold on the cooling coils robs the air system of efficiency by clogging up the hundreds of fine metal plates that make up the coils. Platinum PCO uses germicidal UV-C light to sterilize mold and other microbes. The result is a significantly improved air system efficiency and longevity. Platinum PCO also kills germs, bacteria, viruses, and allergens in the air as it passes through the air system. Platinum IAQ has indoor air quality in mind so you don’t have to.
Fight Germs With Clean Coils
Ultra-violet light inhibits mold growth in the air conditioning system’s A-coils, which can save energy and maintenance costs. Ultra-violet light also kills germs in the air that passes through the system.
Award and independent lab testing
Platinum PCO: Award-Winning, Lab-Tested Technology
The International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo) awarded Platinum PCO the innovation award in the Indoor Air Quality category in 2011.
Airmid Healthgroup: “Highly Effective”
Test results from Airmid Healthgroup (a certified allergy testing lab) have proven the effectiveness of the PCO duct-mounted whole-house air purifier. The tests verified that the device has the capability to both sterilize micro-organisms and reduce volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and confirmed that the unit’s UV-C light was “highly effective” at inactivating microbes. The titanium-dioxide infused activated carbon PCO cells are “capable of reducing high concentrations” of VOCs commonly found in residential as well as commercial buildings, including hospitals, hotels, offices, and schools.
Testing was also performed on an ASHRAE Standard 52.2 test duct system. Airmid Healthgroup revealed that the test’s UV-C light inactivation results were:
- 98.85%Bacteria (S. epidermidis)
- 99.03%Virus (MS2 coliphage)
- 78.8%Mold (A. niger)
- 99.9%Odors (VOCs)
Questions
Platinum PCO FAQ: Lamps, UV Safety, and Service
Is the Platinum PCO still sold?
No. The Platinum PCO was the original. It was superseded first by the Platinum Carbon UV, and then by the Platinum PURE. It is no longer sold, but the lamps are stocked and we still service it.
Where can I purchase a replacement lamp (bulb) for my system?
You can purchase replacement lamps from Platinum Air Care via pick-up or mail delivery, or order one online. Because UV-C light is dangerous to skin and eyes, we recommend that our qualified technicians do the replacement for you.
Does the Platinum Carbon UV lamp fit the Platinum PCO?
Yes. The Platinum PCO and the Platinum Carbon UV take the same replacement lamp, so one part covers both. The Platinum PURE is the exception: it takes a different one.
How long does a replacement lamp last?
2 years or 3 years of continuous use, depending on the lamp you choose (PAC-TUVL-215 or PAC-TUVL-315). After that time the UV light’s effectiveness declines, and replacement is recommended.
Do you still service the Platinum PCO?
Yes. Our technicians still service it, lamp changes included, within the area we install in, across London and Southwestern Ontario. Lamps and parts we ship anywhere in North America. Book a service visit or call (519) 686-3595.
Is UV light safe for children and pets?
When a UV light system is installed in a central air system the germ killing effect takes place inside the air system and is limited to that area. There is no danger to any living thing in the home except microbes that are carried by the air into the central air system.
Is reflected or distant UV-C light dangerous? Should people with glaucoma and similar eye conditions be concerned about indirect UV-C light (blue glow) from Platinum PCO?
The effect of UV-C light falls off quickly with distance because it is filtered by the atmosphere (air) which is why microorganisms have no defense against it. One should always avoid close direct exposure of skin and eyes, but reflected UV-C light at a distance is not dangerous.
Is it OK to look at the UV light?
Never look at the UV light when it is lit. UV-C light can give your eyes a painful “sunburn”. Our technicians unplug or disconnect the unit to work on it.
Is it OK to look at the UV light with sunglasses?
No. Although UV-C light will not pass through plastic or ordinary glass there is still the risk to exposed skin. Always turn off the light or disconnect power to service the system.
Does the Platinum PCO system produce ozone?
No. The Platinum PCO produces no ozone. Its zero ozone emissions are UL Validated: measured ozone from the Platinum PCO in use does not exceed 0.005 ppm, as tested by UL 867.
Will a UV light system kill mold in the walls?
No. UV-C germicidal irradiation can only kill microbes on surfaces that the light shines on directly (surface kill) or that pass by in the air stream (airborne kill).
How long does it take for the UV light to kill mold?
The germ-killing effect starts immediately with about 90% of surface microbes sterilized within the first few minutes, and about 99.99% sterilized after the first 24 hours.
Why does UV light kill germs?
UV-C light (the frequency used in germicidal UV lights) kills germs by disrupting their DNA which prevents them from reproducing, effectively killing them. In nature this frequency of light is filtered out by the Earth’s atmosphere so microbes have no defense against it.
Our air system isn’t running so why is the UV light still on? Is the light on 24 hours a day or only when the blower is on? Does the UV light stay on when I run my heater?
These products are intended to be on 24 hours a day. Mold growth doesn’t stop when the blower is off, and cycling the UV light on and off would shorten the life of the UV lamp.
How can we purify the air when the AC or heater isn’t on? If neither my furnace nor AC is running does this still purify the air?
Running the air system in “fan” mode will cycle air through the home without turning on the AC or heater. Many programmable thermostats have a setting for this as well.
Which system is best for removing odors?
The Platinum PCO is specifically designed to fight volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which are the source of most household and chemical odors. It is no longer sold. For odors today, see the Platinum PURE, designed for whole-house odor and VOC reduction.
Is UV light radioactive? Will radiation spread into my home?
No. All light is a type of radiation but not the dangerous kind. UV light kills germs by giving them an intense “sunburn” and it only affects things it shines on directly. Nothing spreads into the home except clean air.
Can UV light reduce radon in your home?
No. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can seep into your home from the ground below. It is not the product of any volatile organic compound (VOC) or biological contaminant so UV-C light has no effect on it. To find out your home’s radon level, see radon testing.
Platinum PCO service
Book a Platinum PCO Service Visit
Tell us what it is doing, and we will tell you what it needs. Our technicians still service the Platinum PCO, lamp changes included, across London and Southwestern Ontario.
- Lamps stocked
- Serving Southwestern Ontario since 1999
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