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Nukit Torch Far-UVC Lights (Set of Four)
Nukit Torch Far-UVC Lights (Set of Four)
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Protection from airborne pathogens using eye and skin safe, 222nm Far-UVC
*Sorry, we can no longer send to Canada.
Suggested use:
Assuming no more than four hours of use in a single day, and an approximate room size of 9-12m², each lamp should be positioned no closer than 50cm away from a room occupant. The more widely the lamps are spread, the more air volume will be exposed. If there are children or pets present, the lamps should be placed well out of reach.
For more information, see: How to use your Nukit Torch Far-UVC Lights
Specifications (Each lamp):
Size: 42mm Wide, 50mm Deep, 154mm High
Weight: 0.2kg
Power consumption: 3W
UV Wavelength: 222nm Far-UVC
Beam angle: 120º Horizontal, 90º Vertical
222nm cut filter: Yes
Battery life: 4-5hrs
Expected Lifespan: 3000+ Hours
Specifications (Complete kit in carrying case):
Size: 240mm Wide, 75mm Deep, 180mm High
Weight: 1.1kg
Third Party Testing
Far-UVC researchers Ewan Eadie, The OSLUV Project (Aaron Collins aka MaskNerd), and Don Milton all have Nukit Torch kits with no issues found that they made us aware of. The published test data from Ewan Eadie, along with UL, CE, and FCC certifications, are linked below.
Nukit Torch Spectral Data & Safety Assessment- Ewan Eadie
Nukit Torch CE Certificate of Conformity
Nukit Torch FCC Declaration of Conformity
As seen in The Courier- Evening Telegraph
Comparison:
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| Cost | $344.75 | $344.75 |
| Number of Units Included* | 4 | 1 |
| Total Power | 12w (3w x 4) | 3w |
| Battery (each) | 4000mAh | 3350mAh |
| 222nm Cut Filter | ✅ | ✅ |
| Filter Size (each)* | 19.7 cm3 | 9.4 cm3 |
| 3rd Party Lab Tested | ✅ | ❌ |
| UL, CE and FCC certifications | ✅ | ❌ |
| Nice Clicky Metal Button | ❌ | ✅ |
| Available in Purple | ❌ | ✅ |
| Includes Carrying Case | ✅ | ❌ |
*Multiple emitters and larger filter sizes allow for broader, more defuse coverage which is far more effective for pathogen inactivation according to Eadie Et al.
Description:
The germicidal properties of ultraviolet light are well established and have been in use for almost 100 years, but that effectiveness has always come at a price- the potential for eye and skin damage. Far-UVC, the portion of the ultraviolet spectrum that ranges from 200nm to 230nm is often described as “eye and skin safe” but is perhaps more accurately described as “safer”. There is still an exposure limit- just much, much higher than with other portions of the UV spectrum.
Because of its relative safety, Far-UVC technology has tremendous potential and has attracted companies engaged in dishonest, even dangerous, marketing practices. Selling lamps that are not filtered so emit at unsafe portions of the UV spectrum above 230nm, that are far too low powered to be effective, or that make inflated claims of efficacy- including that Far-UVC is comparable to wearing a well-fitted N95 mask (it is not) or a substitute for upgraded filtration and ventilation in buildings (it is not).
New Far-UVC guidelines are being developed, and new products are being brought to market. For now, the safest way to use Far-UVC is as an additional layer, and not change your behavior because you have access to Far-UVC. We all have to eat anyway- eating with Far-UVC is safer. We have to go to the dentist anyway- going with Far-UVC is safer. Children need birthday parties and playdates- and even with kids old enough to mask, those masks slip or can be dislodged. With carefully positioned Far-UVC, these activities are safer. But if we are going to take a long flight- having a Far-UVC device is not a reason to fly unmasked. Far-UVC is a useful layer on top of masking, and adds a measure of safety, but it should never be considered justification to unmask in situations you normally would wear one. (If you have trouble finding a comfortable mask, we recommend the CanadaMasq Q100.)
Early on in the pandemic, it was hoped that a single, small Far-UVC device could offer “near-field” protection- create a zone of light around a person that would destroy pathogens before they were inhaled. Devices- including wearable ones, were made and tested, but in the end, the math for a single small emitter, providing any near-field protection, just does not work.
Pathogens need to be exposed to a certain amount of energy to be inactivated- joules or power over a given duration. A single 3-watt, low-power Far-UVC emitter does not have enough time to inactivate airborne pathogens to a significant degree before they are inhaled. If you increase the power- and so shorten the exposure time needed, it is no longer safe to have the emitter immediately next to the user for hours or days at a time.
When using Far-UVC, our goal is to get as much power (joules) into air volume as possible without exceeding the daily exposure limits of the occupants- so you need to avoid “hot spots” created by high-wattage Far-UVC emitters. Diffusing lenses are one way to spread the light more evenly throughout a room; another is using an array of small Far-UVC emitters instead of one or a few large emitters- and that is what the Mini Far-UVC kit does.
The Mini Far-UVC kit is sold as a package of four battery-powered, three-watt Far-UVC emitters with a carrying case and USB charging cable. That is a total of 12 watts- the minimum that would have an effect in a small (9-12m²) room.
12-watts, for a few hours a day, is also a very safe dose of Far-UVC that people can be trusted to self-administer without professional UV meters and installation equipment or issues involving secondary compounds that might arise with fixed, higher wattage installations intended for continuous use.
The set of four emitters are intended to be placed throughout a small room to expose a large volume of air without creating hot spots of potentially high exposure. They are not sold individually because one, 3-watt emitter simply would not have any meaningful effect based on the data we now have. If anyone tries to sell you a single 3-watt UVC emitter as any kind of mitigation tool- you are being scammed. The data simply does not support it at present. Please do not split up the set or share individual units- they are designed to be used together.
The price for four Mini Far-UVC lamps is the same price as just one of the competing portable lamps of comparable power. At the moment, this Mini Far-UVC kit offers the lowest price per filtered watt of any battery-powered Far-UVC emitter. It is an imperfect solution- but during its 3000-hour operating life, it should offer a meaningful layer of additional protection and bridge the gap until we have more solid guidelines.
General overview of Far-UVC:
Intro to Far-UV by Joey Fox (Highly recommended source on air quality issues)
Could UV Light Reduce the Spread of Covid-19 in Indoor Spaces?
Disinfecting the air with far-ultraviolet light
Great collaborative Twitter threads from Siyuan Wang, Mike Famulare, and Joey Fox on why near-field, low-wattage Far-UVC doesn't work (and so why we needed to increase the power output x4 and distribute the emitters to get any meaningful effect).
Citations for effectiveness:
Far-UVC light (222 nm) efficiently and safely inactivates airborne human coronaviruses
Far-UVC (222 nm) efficiently inactivates an airborne pathogen in a room-sized chamber
Far UV-C radiation: An emerging tool for pandemic control
Citations for safety:
Extreme Exposure to Filtered Far-UVC: A Case Study
Exposure of Human Skin Models to KrCl Excimer Lamps: The Impact of Optical Filtering
Mini Far-UVC Lights have a 90 day warranty against manufacturing defects when the product is used as intended.
That said, please contact us if there’s a problem that seems unreasonable, and we will do our absolute best to make it right. We’d rather underpromise and over-deliver on service than the other way around.
I love the torches, so far I’ve been using when daughter had been sick, so she can join in family meal times. I use when we’re at the table and combine with air filter. I’m also using at work when someone is sick around me, just having it placed on my desk and when they are in my space I have it turned in. It’s another layer to add and I will be using on flights that we need to make at the end of the year. I also do mask but with my daughter playing with kids it’s very hard not to bring things home. So far only 1 covid infection in the house which was myself and I isolated from everyone. This I hope will help keep it that way.
Great product that comes with a handy satchel. Easy to charge.
We wear N95's, use CR boxes and other air purifiers, open windows when possible, etc. and this is another great layer of protection to have esp. when windows can't be opened, or air purifiers are unable to be used. I am immunocompromised and work hard to stay safe. I have used these in hotel rooms/airbnbs and throughout small areas of my home. Easy to use and great to have until the world catches up to making the air safe.
Having the torches as one more layer of protection is so helpful both in reality and in my mind. They are easy to carry, charge, and set up. Love having the option at the dentist, doctor, hairdresser, which are the only indoor things I do around strangers.
Perfect for air travel! Just wish for a longer battery life.
Let customers speak for us
I love the torches, so far I’ve been using when daughter had been sick, so she can join in family meal times. I use when we’re at the table and combine with air filter. I’m also using at work when someone is sick around me, just having it placed on my desk and when they are in my space I have it turned in. It’s another layer to add and I will be using on flights that we need to make at the end of the year. I also do mask but with my daughter playing with kids it’s very hard not to bring things home. So far only 1 covid infection in the house which was myself and I isolated from everyone. This I hope will help keep it that way.
Great product that comes with a handy satchel. Easy to charge.
I receive my Tempest kit, which was very well packaged. I found the instructions to be clear and easy to assemble. It looks so so much better than my DIY duct taped filter fan boxes that I've been building to keep myself and my family safer in this on-going pandemic. The design with attention to detail is important to me- such as the rubber feet on the bottom so wood floor isnt scratched. It looks great and I enjoyed putting it together. It is very quiet, the noise is really not noticeable at all. Thank-you for having this professional grade option for us!
We wear N95's, use CR boxes and other air purifiers, open windows when possible, etc. and this is another great layer of protection to have esp. when windows can't be opened, or air purifiers are unable to be used. I am immunocompromised and work hard to stay safe. I have used these in hotel rooms/airbnbs and throughout small areas of my home. Easy to use and great to have until the world catches up to making the air safe.
Having the torches as one more layer of protection is so helpful both in reality and in my mind. They are easy to carry, charge, and set up. Love having the option at the dentist, doctor, hairdresser, which are the only indoor things I do around strangers.
Perfect for air travel! Just wish for a longer battery life.
I am extremely pleased with my Nukit FAR-UVC torches. Extremely lucky, too, as I understand that the Cyber Night Market can no longer ship to Canada, so it seems I got in just ahead of that sad news.
They are easy to charge and use, and people are interested wherever I take them.
Thanks, Nukit!
I purchased Nukit torches as an extra layer of protection against COVID. The fantastic support and communication about its safety and capabilities on the product page and X from the creator are what sold it to me!
Since making the purchase, I've been using torches mostly at home to meet friends. However, recently I took them for a ride. I went on vacation and used it inside the airplane – CO2 levels were bad, so I was very happy to have the torches at hand!
I also put the torches to work in the hotel each time after housekeeping was in my room – the window alone was not enough to ventilate well, so the torches were very useful. With them, I felt confident that all housekeepers left in my room was cleanliness and not viruses :)
I also loved the bag that Nukit sent along with the torches. When I traveled with it, I was able to fully appreciate how sturdy and useful it is for safely and compactly transporting the torches.
I always take my Nukit Torches with me as an extra layer of protection in situations where I won't be able to keep my mask on, and I'm so happy to have these in my toolkit. The Torches are well made, lightweight and easy to use with lights that indicate the level of charge. They come with a soft carrying case with adjustable velcro dividers and a 4-headed USB cable, so carrying and charging them is really easy. All in all the Nukit Torches are excellent value for money and I would recommend them to anyone who is considering using Far-UVC. Thank you, Nukit!
Extremely happy with my purchase. Long battery life and resilient construction that can survive being accidentally knocked down. Handy carrying case. Unfortunately, my silly country of Canada now considers these a “pest control” product so here’s my dog being brainwashed into breathing cleaner air at the vet. Thank you, Nukit!
I am planning on traveling this summer, but with COVID and other viruses continuing to spread out of control, I need all the protection I can get. I tested these out after arrival and they did wonders cleaning up the air in their vicinity. In tandem with HEPA air filtration, they work to help mitigate the spread of airborne pathogens. The torch kit is affordable, well made, and functions as advertised. No lies or exaggerations about what they can and can't do, which is refreshing.
Very easy and safe to use, fantastic quality and at a price ordinary mortals can afford.
I have read a lot about UVC & far-UVC and am happy they are adding a useful layer to my protection (I'm still a Novid!)
We love our Nukit Torch Far-UVC lights! I am so happy to have these lights as an additional layer of protection for our family members against Covid-19 infections. The design is elegant and they are easy to use discreetly in various settings. (Visiting friends and family, small social gatherings, business meetings, while travelling, etc.) Love the slim protective storage case and the multi-prong USB-C cord that simplifies charging all four lights at once. Ordering was easy and shipping to Canada was fast. Excellent customer service. I have recommended Nukit Torch Far-UVC Light kits to friends going on trips and travelling on airplanes. My friends who purchased them were also happy.