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Far-UVC air purification proves more cost-effective and efficient than filtration in larger spaces

The author argues that far-UVC light is a superior pathogen control method compared to air filtration, contrary to a recent analysis by Damon Binder. While Binder highlighted filtration's cost-effectiveness, the author contends that cheaper far-UVC devices like the Aerolamp significantly reduce the cost per effective air change per hour (eACH). Furthermore, the author points out that high-performance air filters are often too noisy for practical use, whereas far-UVC systems are silent. The performance advantage of far-UVC also increases in larger rooms, making it a more scalable solution for pathogen control in various settings. AI

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Far-UVC air purification proves more cost-effective and efficient than filtration in larger spaces

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    Contra Binder on far-UVC and filtration

    <p><span> Damon Binder recently </span> <a href="https://defensesindepth.bio/on-far-uvc-and-air-filtration-2/">wrote up an argument</a> for prioritizing air filtration over <a href="https://www.faruvc.org/">far-UVC</a> for pathogen control: </p><p> </p> <blockquote> UVC and filtr…