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A home for hire
I haven't any money to purchase one but I need a home
Old and tired but working
Need a good home, you shouldn't be alone

You shouldn't be alone
You shouldn't be alone
You shouldn't be alone

You shouldn't be alone

A gift from god
A seminal tried to lead a spirit down the darkest mile
Words of fear carved in stone
You need a good home, you shouldn't be alone

A journeys end, send the messenger
Let it be known that there is a good home
Forget everything that you don't wanna remember
Let it be known, Let it be known
That there is a good home
There is a good home, is a good home
Let it be known that you shouldn't be alone

You shouldn't be alone
You shouldn't be alone
You shouldn't be alone
You shouldn't be alone

Seal my fate for me inside
Its easy to believe its easy to hide
Remember every turn that you took to get here
Leave me alone, leave me alone
To find my home
Hasn't he grown, hasn't he grown
Leave me alone, to find my home

Here's one for you
Here's one for you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Here" by UV seem to depict the yearning for a home and companionship. The first stanza implies that the singer doesn't have enough money to purchase a home but needs one desperately. The second stanza seems to suggest that the person addressed in the song is going through a difficult time, and they need someone who will stand by them. The line, "You need a good home, you shouldn't be alone," highlights the idea that everyone deserves love, comfort, and care, especially during tough times.

The phrase "gift from god" appears in the third stanza, and it seems to imply that the person being addressed is a blessing. The lyrics say that someone tried to lead a spirit down the darkest mile, but they persevered and made it through. The next stanza states that there is a good home, and the messenger should spread the word. The person addressed is asked to forget everything they don't want to remember, implying that their past might have contributed to their current predicament. The song ends with a plea for the person to be left alone to find their home.

Line by Line Meaning

A home for hire
I don't have the money to buy a home, so I need to rent one.

I haven't any money to purchase one but I need a home
I don't have enough money to buy a home, but I still need a place to live.

Old and tired but working
The home may be old and worn out, but at least it's still functioning.

Need a good home, you shouldn't be alone
Everyone deserves a good home and companionship, so it's important to find a place where you can feel comfortable and safe.

You shouldn't be alone
It's not healthy to be alone all the time, and everyone deserves company and support.

A gift from god
Having a home is a blessing, and it's important to remember that.

A seminal tried to lead a spirit down the darkest mile
Sometimes it feels like life is trying to lead you down a dark path, but it's important to keep pushing and seeking the light.

Words of fear carved in stone
Fear can sometimes feel like a permanent block, but it's important to remember that it can be overcome.

A journeys end, send the messenger
When you finally find the place where you belong, it's important to share that hope and joy with others.

Let it be known that there is a good home
It's important to spread the message that everyone deserves a safe and comfortable place to live.

Forget everything that you don't wanna remember
It's important to let go of negative memories and focus on the present and the future.

There is a good home, is a good home
There are places where you can find comfort and support, and it's important to remember that.

Seal my fate for me inside
I'm willing to take a risk and commit to finding a home that's right for me.

Its easy to believe its easy to hide
It's easy to get stuck in a pattern of avoidance, but it's important to face difficult situations and make positive changes.

Remember every turn that you took to get here
It's important to reflect on the journey that led you to your current situation and to be grateful for what you have.

Leave me alone, leave me alone
Sometimes you just need space and time to figure things out on your own.

To find my home
I'm still searching for the place where I belong.

Hasn't he grown, hasn't he grown
Looking back on the past, it's obvious that I've grown and changed over time.

Here's one for you
This song is a message of hope and encouragement for anyone who is struggling to find a home or a sense of belonging.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DYLAN KEETON, GERARD STARKIE, JOHN LANGLEY, JULIAN PRANSKY-POOLE, RAY CHAN

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Comments from YouTube:

@israrisrar3800

9w↑2.9K

"why isn't it everywhere?" Should be a docu series

@CapnCody1622

9w↑151

I’m sure 90% of the time, the answer is cost and greed.

@adrianblake8876

And in this case, lying to the audience. The video literally said "Far-UV doesn't cause cancer", which is outright false. UV-C is the most harmful of the UV lights...

@Y2Kvids

9w↑26

Don't give them ideas .. for free

@tiffanysandmeier4753

9w↑28

Cost and greed go hand in hand, but even without greed, the cost of good UV lights is still very expensive. And isn't necessarily greed but cost effectiveness.
They are expensive to produce and don't necessarily last that long. I am saying this as someone with just the experience of buying UVB bulbs for a pet reptile. The florescent UV bulb has to be replaced around every 6 months even if it is still producing light because the bulb breaks down in a way and produces less UV light. And testing that UV is being produced isn't practical. It isn't something that we can see, so it is better for the animal to switch periodically than to wait for it to burn out. And they are much more expensive than regular florescent bulbs.

@CapnCody1622

9w↑7

@@tiffanysandmeier4753 Then that proves that it’s a greed thing. UV lights are clearly beneficial. In your context, sure, it is expensive but you do it because you’re not greedy for the wellbeing of your pet. The government needs to think the same way about their citizens. Not everything needs to be monetarily profitable if it improves the wellbeing of humans.

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@krishp1104

9w↑2.2K

My biggest fear getting a Far UV light bulb would be that manufacturers cut costs and ship defected UV lights that are harmful

@jayandremcmurtry7331

9w↑248

which they totally would 😭

@FriskyDingo329

9w↑45

From Chima?

@youtube7076

so is 5g but who cares....

@xryphon

9w↑80

@@FriskyDingo329 Probably from the US or somewhere else, quality control is pretty difficult and costly

@my.names.robb.with.two.bs1

9w↑54

Then they'll come up with a UV detector that will tell you what a device is giving off. Like a carbon monoxide detector.

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@sebastienwatling349

9w↑1.9K

Another thing to be considered is that UV is EXTREMELY damaging to some materials such as plastics. there would be unexpected costs on paints , computers, appliances, Anything with plastic on it.

@seanplace8192

9w↑244

Exactly. UV doesn't just break down DNA of microbes, it also breaks down other chemical bonds, including those in plastics and other synthetic materials. This is why you may see some plastics begin to "Yellow" after being left outside for so long.

@SweetHyunho

9w↑76

Yay, more microplastics!

@my.names.robb.with.two.bs1

9w↑28

The free market will pivot with the proper solution when the time comes like it always has. Spread the word.

@MildMisanthropeMaybeMassive

9w↑45

Also pigments and anything printed as anyone who left photos, books, papers facing a bright window for years know.

@michaeladkins6

9w↑54

@@my.names.robb.with.two.bs1 Oh good. Just trust free market Capitalism.

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@Yenzi769

9w↑775

I never realized how versatile and effective UV light can be for disinfection. It's amazing how many different applications it has!

@notmewooshme9916

I will make an obvious statement on this checkmark account and gain potential subscribers 🤓🤓

@HariSupriono

9w↑33

Oh dear it's an Ethereum scammer. I can't remember the last time I saw one of these back when I simply watched YouTube without commenting

@Natboy23

UV is used to treat water all the time@@HariSupriono

@bluecat5669

9w↑10

This guy bought a 1 million sub channel

@dylanbystedt

8w↑2

Well, this video leaves a lot of info out... like bulb age, lumens, time, physical dirt, etc... there are many things to account for in UV disinfection. If it was simply better it would be everywhere.

@88GODZORA88

9w↑2K

Vox unfortunately missed a few very important points to UV. HVAC Enginner here. For the last 100 years UV lights have largely been mercury lamps which have their own health risks. LED technology is getting there, but it hasn't got to the point of commercial usage. I am also surprised how much they glossed over how HVAC systems for non-residential often use UV for coil cleaning and you can add lights more to clean the air. I guess they simply don't understand you can add this to the airstream of 100% OA system and provide relatively clean air for building occupants. Also, you STILL need filtration and standard is to go with at least a MERV-13 filter as a final filter before entering most spaces. This is a 7min video but the fact they didn't talk more than a few words in this aspect of air treatment is mind boggling.

@user-pg1ns1tf3o

9w↑166

good but this isn't a HVAC enginer class its a vox video

@krishp1104

9w↑88

yeah they mentioned it at the end for a minute because this is a video about UV not HVAC. Though I do think they could've easily added a little bit more about it

@SamSB250

9w↑50

you have a point. i do think that what these type of video does do is make you wanna know more about it. look at these types of video as a " Kick starter " the spark that lights up ur Curiosity.

@ttoleafoa70

9w↑40

What's a few words to you is a lot of info intake for us who are not familiar with this field

@sixclones6672

9w↑19

Regarding the LED technology, there is a very good video by Veritasium on this topic published around a week ago

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@jimaaman

9w↑649

"low wavelength" is a confusing way to say "short wavelength". It would seem less confusing to say "short" since the term "low frequency" is associated with long wavelengths (not short wavelengths like UV-C)

@reynamainz

9w↑60

glad someone else noticed this too. even the illustrations of the waves are inaccurate. and to think that UV-C waves are closer to x-rays in the spectrum. this is just plain confusing for the average viewer.

@giovannirafael5351

9w↑49

It's also super confusing, because short wavelength means higher energy and should be even more dangerous.

@ipikluninja91

9w↑7

Istg I thought the same. I was so confused when she said "low" wavelength. I understood that as long wavelength at first because I usually associate long wavelength = low frequency = red side of the spectrum. Then after I thought a bit realized she meant "short" wavelength.

@user82938

9w↑18

She seems like she did one day of learning before making this video.

@DANGJOS

9w↑1

@@reynamainz How are they closer to X-rays?

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@thermitebanana

9w↑212

"Low wavelength" is the weirdest expression, and I don't think I've heard it before.
Short wavelength - yes
Low frequency (which means LONG wavelength) also yes
Low wavelength - never

@yevrahhipstar3902

9w↑3

Peak to trough?

@evonne315

8w↑5

It's just a little depressed.

@aut0tech

8w↑2

may be a new american way using words...lol

@hbrpaulo

It means Low wavelength frequency, perhaps... I don't know

@MagicRoadrunner

8w↑1

@@hbrpaulo The formula used to describe the relation of wavelength and velocity is "wavelength = velocity devided by frequency" (in light waves, velocity will be the speed of light). Wavelength refers to the length of one period, Frequency refers to the amount of periods that pass in a certain time. The smaller a period is (short wavelength) the more periods fit in a second (high frequency), as you can also see in the formula. Small ("low") wavelength thus means high frequency, high frequency means high energy. "Low" sounds like "less intense", which makes no sense when talking about wavelengths.

@kodakomp

9w↑211

One of the biggest uses for UV light is in water/wastewater treatment. Was not mentioned at all. Helps with lowering the level of chlorine that is needed on water supplies drastically as you don't need as much to have a chlorine residual. Also the UV bulbs are secured in a vessel where it is not harmful to humans.

@tabby73

9w↑9

I was also waiting for this to be mentioned. We used to have a water filter/purifier that used UV light to make water safe to drink.

@sethsmith6042

9w↑2

@@tabby73 Those are perfect for backpacking, so much better than drinking iodine!

@GungaLaGunga

9w↑12

which makes me wonder why we don't use UV light to keep swimming pool water sterilized instead of massive amount of chlorine and muriatic acid.

@jsaunders2152

8w↑3

I was waiting for them to say that too but I guess the focus of the video was on open spaces where people live/work and not on what we consume.

@jwonz2054

It just shows the level of superficial analysis that Vox performs. Keep this in mind when they do more contentious topics.@@jsaunders2152

@wllmsp9338

9w↑186

I have a UV sterilization "box" for my CPAP equipment. One unmentioned problem is how BAD the UV sterilization process makes the tubing and other pieces smell. As it radiates microscopic stuff it causes the release of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). This odor has been described as a sulfuric smell similar to rotten eggs, garlic, or burning hair. It's so nasty that I've reverted to cleaning with baking soda and non-scented dishwashing soap. So much for convenience.

@SarahEZiegler

9w↑7

Interesting, as someone sensitive to VOCs but also covid cautious, I had been excited by far UV but not aware of this, thanks for sharing, this was valuable information.

@kirillos.voukolos

9w↑12

That's ozone.

@ArawnOfAnnwn

8w↑4

@@SarahEZiegler UV causes reactions in more than just DNA. It also degrades anything made of plastic, among others.

@SarahEZiegler

8w↑1

@@ArawnOfAnnwn Yes, that is correct, I read quite a bit about it after watching this video and also read that. I still do think it may be a promising way to reduce the risks associated with exposure to airborne pathogens though, definitely needs to be done very cautiously though.

@Manuel-hd8qf

9w↑32

I got hired at a light source company during the pandemic and business was booming for them

@pabloesparza1990

9w↑193

So look at the date I post this. This is something I have already commented on. The best 2 places this could be utilized would be in your refrigerator and in your bath/shower, not the entire bathroom. If you set those 2 locations up with a timer, you would get clean food that would last longer in the fridge and a shower that wouldn't grow pink/black patches. The negative side would be that the materials used in those locations would probably deteriorate a tiny bit faster, meaning that corporations would be happy. That's the offset foe getting the benefits of the light. Since it would come with a timer, you could also just choose not to use it as often. Point made here on this date money will be made later.

@RyanFennec

9w↑1

🤔

@rogerhargreaves2272

9w↑2

Correct, it can cause material decomposition.
I use U.V.C. in the kitchen on a timer so no one is exposed to the radiation.

@IndigoIndustrial

9w↑23

I use a UV torch to treat the sealant (mastic) in my shower to stop mould growing.
It works.

@ASelfAwareCoolCranchDorito

9w↑2

@@IndigoIndustrial thats actually genius

@halgerson

9w↑2

My first thought was installing them under the cabinets in the kitchen to disinfect work surfaces. Of course it wouldn't be enough to stop cross-contamination while cooking (e.g. using the same cutting board for poultry and vegetables without washing), but maybe to disinfect the counter so it is disinfectanted the next day.

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@Xanderviceory

9w↑87

I use UV bulbs to eradicate mold in housing areas, works like a charm, just can't forget protective gear

@Y2Kvids

9w↑4

Just damages paint and plastics

@FlyinDogRecords

Can you expand on this please. I heard mold had to be cut off in the area. If not it can spread. Have you been successful at using the bulb in porus material?

@philipk89

Mold means not enough ventilation. Get the warm humid air out and cool dry air in. Preferably using a HRV system (heat recovery ventilation). Haven’t had any mold here since it was installed a few years ago!

@FlyinDogRecords

9w↑1

@@philipk89 Thank you so much. I will look into it. I had it sent to the lab and it came back non toxicity c but I'm going to get rid of it and look into the recovery system.

@Rudenbehr

9w↑3

@@philipk89some places like bathrooms are just naturally awful for mold

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@jessetorres8738

9w↑197

In the video game Dying Light 2, 1 way to survive against the zombie infection is to be near UV lights. It doesn't cure the characters of the zombie virus, but it does slow down the infection spreading in their bodies at night.

@1337billybob

9w↑34

Speculative fiction has always been a great way to introduce ideas. It’s a good metaphor to start a discussion.

@lobaandrade7172

9w↑17

This is why I clicked on this video. Glad someone else did too

@jimmurphy6095

9w↑49

One benefit not mentioned is that this will also work on the so called "super bugs" that are resistant to current antibiotics. They can't build up a defense against this.

@Happy-xi9hl

9w↑15

They can...eventually some bacteria will come up with a mutation allowing it to survive UV, but it'll come at a huge cost.... nothing is impossible in the bacteria world....

@hanifarroisimukhlis5989

@@Happy-xi9hl Ehhh... not really. Pretty much the only way to survive UV is melanin or cyst, both have huge tradeoff with infectivity.

@Selsato

9w↑13

"They can't build up a defense against this" is the funniest possible sentence to say in the context of superbugs lol

@JPA65

8w↑2

Nature finds a way

@RickJaeger

I would bet against nature finding a way, tbh. Getting blasted with large doses of high-energy radiation is one of those things that kills things universally, such as getting dropped into the Sun.

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@steveswoodworking2504

9w↑18

How does this affect people with lupus who are sensitive to the sun and can get a rash in minutes? I spend a great deal of money and effort staying away from UV light.

@Tindog81476

9w↑13

Sometime interesting is during the pandemic we were manufacturing some LED UV lights for the military, and a strange thing happened we found when we shined a UV light on oil it lost its stickiness and fell to the ground. It was super odd. We were all just like "Did you know UV light did that?" Not sure an application for that but it was an interesting thing that we didn't know UV did. As soon as you removed the light the oil returned to being sticky. Kinda weird to see, I'm sure there is probably an application here, but we were just trying to disinfect surfaces.

@iknowsolittle

9w↑4

dude. this is a super interesting comment. could you expand on this or find some other people talking about this? pretty please?

@grilledflatbread4692

9w↑3

sounds like it would help in cleaning

@Tindog81476

That was literally the first thing we thought of/did we stuck it in our CNC mills closed the doors and turned it on, and all the chips and oil on the walls fell down, unfortunately, due to light always traveling in a straight line it missed some spots, but still got it pretty clean, it looked almost new. We did have to be careful though since UV light is actually dangerous, but not bad for turning the lights on and off. The old oil when it fell looked like black water running down the sides of the machine, when the light turned off it resolidified again. So instead of the oil being on the top of the machine, it was now on the bottom of the machine. It was pretty cool we tried it on several machines.@@grilledflatbread4692

@willemvandebeek

9w↑362

The problem with UV light killing those bad viruses is, that 99.999% of the good microbes out there are killed as well...
Living in a too sterile environment is in the long term not healthy either.

@MauritsWilke

9w↑4

Why not?

@triiidot

9w↑79

@@MauritsWilke imagine if you stop using your legs your muscles will "forget" how to work, its like that with your immune system because your body creates its own atycorps

@nicholasgreen8703

9w↑43

@@MauritsWilkeyour immune system is like a muscle. The more you responsibly work it, the stronger it gets. Without proper stimulation it gets lazy

@willemvandebeek

9w↑45

@@MauritsWilke if the immune system doesn't get in touch with any microbes because of the clean sterile environment, it will start attacking benevolent substances, like peanuts, dog hair, latex, etc., and now an allergy has begun to develop.

@gypsyvegan

9w↑29

The immune system is nothing like a muscle - it is more akin to a clutch on a manual transmission vehicle. Every time you use it, you use a little of it UP. @kurzgesagt has an excellent explainer on this. Akiko Iwasaki does an excellent job of making immunology approachable, she has several videos here on YT.

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@HowVeryDelightful

9w↑129

Having UV as a solution for cleanliness is misguided because it kills all microbes indiscriminately - microbes that are beneficial to humans and their environment. In some settings where cleanliness is of the utmost importance UV can be a good solution - such as hospital and laboratory settings where it is already in use.

@doujinflip

9w↑13

Only where the light touches though, which won't be everywhere. Even if not completely eliminated, just reducing the density of damaging pathogens in the environment goes a long way in suppressing the subsequent illness.

@watema3381

@@JDns-we4fw And soap.

@AcidRP

9w↑8

It's not for everywhere though, it's for hospitals, events, malls, ect...

@Metqa

@@JDns-we4fw So does fire...

@gunsite45

Very good comment. There's no need for this stuff at home. You aren't contacting the flu in your home bathroom or kitchen. Places where this is useful as you said, it's already there.

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@jtwrecks

9w↑14

I have a UV light device with a proximity sensor that turns off if a human or pet is close to it. It's amazing

@soup331emd5

How much did it cost?

@trailerwookie

9w↑6

My friend built a rainwater collection and filtration system for a client. Part of the filtration and purification process involves UV light since the client uses the water for consumption.

@analienfromouterspace

8w↑1

Most common usage for UV.

@clkersting

9w↑18

Maybe it's been mentioned, UV light also damages various materials. It prematurely breaks down plastics, wood, etc.

@charlieclarke3713

9w↑6

Thanks for this! Very informative!

@Susyyasmin

9w↑4

Thank you for sharing this. Very insightful

@graemepennell

9w↑11

So hold on, the first answer to your question tells you all you need to know, yet you still ask the question again for ... what? Hope of a different answer?

@buccizero

9w↑4

I set up my 1st aquarium back in 90.. it included a uv sterilizer.

UV is unstoppable

@bennydreamly

9w↑42

What about the good bacteria on your skin? and in the environment? What would that do?

@joelmulder

UV kills them. It also damages the DNA in your skin with prolonged exposure just like sitting in the sun does, and will give you skin cancer.

@Karlach_

9w↑19

It kills them as well. UV light is indiscriminate with the bacteria and viruses it kills. This is why UV lights aren't good for households and are best used in places like hospitals and labs.

@kirbykracklemusic

9w↑1

It kills them as well, but the moment you step outside again it comes rushing right back.

@kirbykracklemusic

@@Karlach_Yes, UV-A and UV-B is best used in hospitals and labs. Far UV (222nm) cannot breach the outer layer of the skin or eye making it safe and extremely effective against both airborne and surface laying pathogens in the home and workplace.

@GP-qz6kk

9w↑4

@@kirbykracklemusic
That prevents damage to our DNA and cancer, but there's also good microbes outside of our body.

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@hayeonkim7838

9w↑3

Thanks for useful and informative video as always ❤❤❤

@mysisterisafoodie

9w↑20

I work for a company that is working toward getting this FDA approved by the end of this year, we’re getting there!

@leahmcpherson7560

9w↑2

Question: do the lamps generate a buzzing or humming? I'm susceptible to migraines but am still highly interested in a potential future purchase. Thank you for your time

@mysisterisafoodie

@@leahmcpherson7560 no, not at all, they entire device is in a contained capsule, with a mini glass view point (that isn’t really functional, more for the aesthetics of people seeing “UV light”). So it’s really quiet! But there is a cooling fan, which isn’t any louder than a laptop. The mercury lamp does deteriorate and need replacement after a year, so that will be a pretty costly consumable, but hey, I guess it’s just like lamps in your current lighting situation. Just a lot more expensive.

@isaiahcabino6431

What’s the name of the company? :)

@007KrausBean

9w↑43

Great information. Sadly, here in America people seem to be of the "All or nothing" mindset which means I could see so many people latching on to UV as a fix for things and over doing it. This makes things worse and creates more problems. If only, the general public did more reading, research, and learning before going all in.

@gladitsnotme

9w↑6

Yeah that's just an American thing, not a human problem at all. Only Americans overdo things.

@aiocafea

9w↑4

@@gladitsnotme while I don't like generalisations, I do feel like the over-abundance in The US can promote a sort of 'spend now, think later' way of solving issues, where cost-effectiveness and consequences in the long term are not very visible with immediate prices up until deployment

@doujinflip

9w↑3

Americans express it openly, but the absolutist mindset is common throughout humanity particularly with easily-terrorized traditionalists.

@adrianblake8876

This video is by definition, misinformation. The reason UV is harmful is because of the shorter wavelength, so they suggest bombarding us with lamps that emit even shorter wavelengths. The reason UVA and UVB are more infamous is because they have a long enough wavelength to NOT be blocked by our atmosphere.

To demonstrate, we're bombarded 24/7 by extremely long wavelengths for radio broadcast, and the public panics even though they're relatively harmless...

@kirbykracklemusic

An understandable concern, and with that the moment you turn it off or step outside everything starts growing back right away.

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@neo122333

9w↑5

I'm a bit concerned about the neutrality of having a CEO on who literally sells the UV lights discussed in the video. Wouldn't the profits from the advertising of his own use counter any negative downsides of the use?

@mikerooney7600

8w↑4

They have Portable ones you can buy too. My Ultrablu literally doubles as a phone charger! Literal life saver.

@robertnathanson

8w↑1

I have one too. It’s the best thing ever and I just got one for the entire family! Thank you Michael Rooney!!!!! ❤😊

@HomesOnSocial

8w↑2

I have an UltraBlu for each member of my family as well. My wife and I actually use it all the time we preferred using it over hand sanitizer, which was drying out my hands to no end.

@mikerooney7600

8w↑2

@HomesOnSocial all I want is a charged phone! The covid hocus pocus is a bonus 👌

@HomesOnSocial

@@mikerooney7600 facts!

@malinullberg

9w↑5

UV IS widely used as disinfectant in drinking water treatment plants, since a few decades! Very good against bacteria and parasites, but less so viruses
/Process engineer for water systems

@mabonora

9w↑22

Why did you choose to show the spectrum graph that way? I get that the axis is showing wavelength instead of frequency, but the other way around is more common and especially more clear! Even infrared gets its name because is "below" red and UV (ultraviolet) because is beyond violet, don't they?

@jmckendry84

I disagree that they way you describe is more common. It doesn't seem unusual to me for the plot to show shorter wavelengths on the left and longer wavelengths on the right.

@mabonora

@jmckendry84 And how do you explain INFRAred and ULTRAviolet?

@michaelcarey

9w↑5

Low wavelength? Light is measured by its frequency. Does low wavelength mean low amplitude, a weak UV light? IIRC all UV-C is bad for you. There have been quite a few situations where people have inadvertently exposed to UV-C germicidal lamps instead of UV "blacklights" and suffered severe skin and eye damage.

@Pou1gie1

9w↑4

I have a portable water purifier I got from REI in 2004 that uses UV light technology, and I used it is Papua New Guinea. I never got worms or any other ingestible pathogen ...so I guess it worked. Other ppl told me they had gotten stomach worms from drinking the water and eating the food.

@peterjones701

9w↑3

When I used to work at a hospital I remember seeing UV sanitizers being wheeled around.

@YokoFuongAnh

9w↑5

I have a LarQ water bottle that has UV light and I love that I dont; have to worry about bacteria/viruses that can be in the water I drink 🤗

@erictaylor5462

9w↑3

There was a club owner who had a black lite on the dance floor. When that light burned out he replaced it, with a UV light meant for sanitation purposes only. UV-C.
It liked just like the old light so he had no idea what he had done before the complaints started coming in.
It was bad

@MrMonkeybat

How many people were affected? What were the worse injures?

@jmckendry84

Citation needed

@wombat.6652

8w↑1

The thing that worries me, the searches I do come up with a LOT of "buy our lamps" not a lot of scientist' studies.

@hko2006

9w↑1

Ya I remember seeing one in my classroom, I wondered how effective it was, thank you answering this for me

@tayloriginals999

9w↑3

I wonder if it could be paired with better air movement and filtration. Put the lights inside the duct work where it won't expose people before improved filtration to filter out the ozone.

@FR-oz9px

9w↑1

That’s what probably didn’t fit into this short video and wasn’t promoted by the company they’ve interviewed.
If you ask scientists, that’s exactly what they’re saying.

@dystopia9289

9w↑11

Why isn't UV light used in every fridge, switching off when you open the door? Veggies would last much longer 🥦

@TLGIII

9w↑3

I like our plan. When are we going to implement this and how much money can we make? You can be the CEO and I’ll be the CFO.

@1gorSouz4

9w↑7

Someone commented that the uv light damages plastic

@Karlach_

9w↑6

Most foods are wrapped in or contained within plastics nowadays. UV light breaks down plastics.

@PeanutsandPopcorn

@@TLGIII😂😂😂😂

@zettaiengineer4202

9w↑1

absorbed uv generates heat which is counterproductive to keeping things cool

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@robertlivingston360

9w↑1

Most hospitals and public buildings use a lot of stainless steel for commonly touched surfaces, but its not as effective as using copper. Copper just needs more polishing.

@florianluo8131

8w↑1

This was super interesting, I did wonder why its not everywhere, forgot about the cancer risk.
Here in Hong Kong for example we have UV-projecting disinfectant gadgets above lift buttons and door handles, as well as little machines on escalators that UV disinfect the handrails, hopefully more to come.

@DanielDogeanu

9w↑2

Placing UV light barriers inside HVAC and filters seems far more effective to me than placing it directly into the room. Kind of like water sterilizers work.

@darkroastordeath

9w↑3

The ICU in my hospital has UV lights in the bathrooms that automatically switch on when no one is inside. Dunno how much good it does (good thing I'm watching this video!) but it's pretty cool

@FR-oz9px

That should be the standard tbh. Toilets were constructed without droplets and aerosols in mind. That’s dangerous in a hospital.

@micahnguyen8857

9w↑2

The residential hvac industry has been using this tech since the 90’s.

@rubysresource

This is why I have a set of Nukit Torch Far-UVC Lights as part of my mitigation toolkit, along with my Aranet4 and comfortable Trident valved P2 masks.

Having multiple layers of protection and real time air quality measurements at my disposal gives me flexibility and lets me make informed decisions about how I want to manage risk in different circumstances.

@layneburton9172

9w↑3

Can any microbiologists expand on the idea of viruses and bacteria mutating to become UV-resistant if the use of the techology expands, similar to the antibiotic crisis we're in today?

@Realsagarbhat

9w↑7

"Drew, I need a UV Light."

@jakemoeller7850

9w↑1

We had UV lights in the men's gym changing rooms. They were positioned on the walls near the ceiling, pointing up. This was in the early 60s.

@HygienistDentist

9w↑1

I’d love to have this in treatment rooms in between patients.

@jalex4251

9w↑3

I own uv c lights and I caution people BE CAREFUL! they don’t seem strong until the damage is done.

@SmoggySandwich

9w↑7

Put them on airplanes and in airports. I get sick every single time I fly and it would slow any spread of a new disease from country to country.

@SweetGypsyMamma213

Yes because the air before the flight takes off and during landing is at peak toxicity while onboard a plane.

@FR-oz9px

It’s already used in airports, but not in airplanes. Airplanes have HEPA-filters, because they’re recycling air inside, but they’re rather small. Air quality levels are often bad around boarding, if you carry a CO2-sensor with you, it’s quite astonishing to watch.

I highly recommend you to wear a well-fitting respirator. I’ll never fly again without wearing one. There’s always going to be sick people on planes and it’ll only get worse from now on.

@mochajohnson4780

Far UV has been used in the aquarium hobby for years as a very effective way to control algae growth, but care must be taken so that it doesn't harm the beneficial bacteria that are needed for removing ammonia and nitrites that are highly toxic. The UV is applied inside a separate filter housing where it can irradiate the water as it flows through but not expose any of the main biofilters, plastic surfaces, or tank inhabitants to the light.

@BudzBunny422

9w↑2

I have a UV light phone disinfectant and a UV light toothbrush holder. I love UV I know fast-food and restaurants have UV light in the kitchen

@martinweizenacker7129

That's probably not a UV-C light in the restaurant, but UV-B (does not desinfect) and it's purpose is to attract insects to keep them away from the food.

@tylerfortier2666

9w↑6

Dying Light 2 noises intensify

@Karlach_

9w↑1

Stray noises intensify as well

@DJH316007

9w↑5

Why not just circulate the air through vents and do the UV cleaning in the vents?

@Shmityorshen

9w↑1

Believe it or not some places do this! Video missed it

@ockertoustesizem1234

hvac systems do that

@Awakening_Sunshine

I have a UV box for sanitizing my phone! I also sometimes use it to disinfect cloth masks before washing them

@VINTERIUM..EXPLORIUM.1

Nice Work & Video 👍

@4RILDIGITAL

9w↑5

I hadn't realized the potential of far-UV light as a disinfectant until now. The possible side effects, such as ozone production, are definitely a concern that should be further researched. This could indeed be an important additional tool in our health safety toolkit.

@UjjwalKumar_234

9w↑11

"... even though they operate at a low wavelength ..." -- Vox 😂

@joshnizzle

8w↑1

They need something like that in schools now. My kids are constantly sick anytime they go to school and get around other kids. But when they’re home long period of time they don’t get sick basically ever really.

@squibbelsmcjohnson

Trying to shield your child from any and everything actually only does faaaaaaaaar more damage to them in life

@joshnizzle

@@squibbelsmcjohnson I didn’t say anything about shielding them from everything and making them soft pansies. You’re reading too much into that.

@darexinfinity

Sprays, wipes, sanitizers are used on visible enemies or for timely "it's clean" maintenance. Many people do not utilize anything for germ prevention.

@dlwestphalen

9w↑4

You guys missed the chance to show the Sanuvox products used in commercial (shopping malls, hospitals) and residential applications. I have it installed in my home HVAC system.

@theemersonstuff

9w↑2

Doesn't light reflect on surfaces? So, weren't those kids shown in the beginning of the video still in danger of developing cancer later in life?!

@MrGuru666999

Several youtubers have been analyzing commercial UV lamps finding some to be different of their package specifications making them dangerous for the people. Specially some UV-A or UV-B (the decorative or tanning ones) being actually UV-C (the germ killing, blindness making or cancer inducing ones)

@TillerMicroSkiffs

9w↑1

Shine this inside of the hvac ducts contra to the airflow flow would limit human impacts

@BudzBunny422

9w↑14

Restaurants and fast-food use them in the kitchen. You might even see a blue light in the dining room area at some places.

@Martin-dz7gy

9w↑18

Those are insect traps. The light attracts the insects and there is glue paper near it to catch them. They are not meant to sterilize the air

@ErmiusJillian

9w↑22

fellas, it's better to take a bath of water than bathe something that literally says "Ultraviolet" light

@Karlach_

9w↑1

For now yeah, but the tech is evolving. Once it gets FDA approval you'll start seeing it much more often.

@blues03

I watch resotoration channels that deal with yellowed plastics. It's nice to see the explanation behind the process.

@brianaa96

9w↑1

I wonder how effective are the hand held wands people use to disinfect and does the light really have to be constant like those shown in the schools

@rsmith02

9w↑4

I've seen them in HVAC systems which seems like a good use (assuming ozone is being controlled).

@hanifarroisimukhlis5989

9w↑236

Simple answer: it also hurts humans. Antiseptic don't really hurts (in small quantity).

@lazyman2451

It’ll blind you when waking up in the middle of the night with that s$&@ on

@FelipeKana1

9w↑14

Also... it actually is everywhere. From the sun. That's why we should use sunblockers.

@adrianblake8876

@@FelipeKana1 Ironically UVC isn't everywhere, because our atmosphere is very effective at blocking it. Shorter wavelengths, unlike what the video seems to imply, are more harmful. Even shorter than UVC are X-rays, and gamma rays, the latter being radioactively harmful...

@gypsyvegan

It depends on what part of the spectrum/what wavelength you're talking about. 222nm is only harmful if you're in immediate proximity to it, and still effective at killing viruses. The OSLUV Project is a good resource, as is Aaron Collins (aka The Mask Nerd) here on YT.

@ether4211

9w↑5

Antiseptics also hurt humans and are grossly overused - especially during COVID. We don't fully know how much damage they do at low doses but they certainly have an impact on your microbiome and some are known to depress the immune system or cause serious allergic reactions. Not to mention that repeated low dose usage promotes antibiotic resistance.

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@seandonohue6793

In UK hospitals during Covid we had multiple air circulators on each ward near the doors which drew air in at the bottom, passed it through a UV chamber and released the air at the top. These were running constantly, especially in isolation rooms where Covid patients were staying.

@themarcusismael13

9w↑1

Just like in the game dying light where every door to and inside a safe zone has UV light bars. I’ve always wondered what the real world application could be and it turns out it’s not far off.

@AndSendMe

9w↑4

This issue needs to go viral. It should have gone viral at the beginning of the pandemic, when scientists at Columbia had already done the research and if our country still retained anything like a WWII attitude we could have had air cleaners all over the place. Those who got in the way of this should be publicly shamed.

@savagepro9060

9w↑5

UV . . . Ultra Vox . . . the next branch of a powerful enLIGHTENING YouTube channel

@vivi_t3ch

9w↑1

airports would be another great place to have these, help slow down or even stop diseases from spreading as fast.

@LazzieMazzie

but until we create UV light that doesn't create humans to have cancer we won't be having UV lights everywhere we go

@oblio

9w↑2

So, this sounds cool, but is this the equivalent of setting the forest on fire when you want to get rid of a few poison ivy plants? Is there anything beneficial in the air that we maybe don't want to wipe out?

@ebridgewater

9w↑120

Also keep in mind we don't want the general environment too clean. Our natural immune system is very important and needs to be trained.

@MedicinalBlood

9w↑18

That’s a myth. Old wives tale.

@madeline7272

That’s what vaccines are for

@BenjaminGoose

9w↑18

Could you link to some information on that? I always thought it was true.@@MedicinalBlood

@HowVeryDelightful

Not an old wives tale. Having a diverse microbiome has a myriad of different health benefits - including for your immune system. The key is close contact with nature. Many studies have shown significantly lower prevalence of auto-immune diseases in rural children compared to urban.@@MedicinalBlood

@AkshayKumarX

9w↑12

@@MedicinalBloodisn't that the reason why so many kids develop ailments like nut allergies, etc because they didn't have a varied diet in their early childhood years?

Natural inoculation towards diseases works the same way doesn't it?

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@nguyenlamanh2919

9w↑10

Why low UV is safer? I thought the lower the wavelength, the stronger it is. Shouldn’t low UV create more cancer?

@waamintion5653

Its still on the high end of the frequency range. Its just low enough to not cause immediate damage.

@RyanFrazee-xs4gl

9w↑1

Yes, UV-C is more powerful and more penetrating than UV-A or B, the writers of this video got it backwards.

@TheMercilessEye

This video neglected to mention that the best modern UVC sterilizers are strobes, flashing for a fraction of a second at ultra-high wattage. Such units can be highly safe and effective without generating excessive amounts of ozone (which can damage body tissue as well, by increasing production of free radicals in the body.) Before you purchase a continuous UVC source, remember that it does not have to be on for much time: a 55 watt unit can sterilize every exposed area of a room in just 90 seconds. This will minimize ozone production while ensuring a sterile environment.

@recklessroges

9w↑1

I thought that this was already deployed on some escalator hand rails, using a clever device that is powered by the movement of the hand rail itself.

@MySNova

9w↑3

Good video vox.. good video.

@benmcreynolds8581

9w↑4

I think it would be the best idea to utilize them in public schools and hospitals. They are the top areas where pathogens can really go wild if they are allowed to roam free. It really wouldn't hurt to give this a shot. It's "risks" are pretty tame and manageable compared to most things. They come with benefits. The thing that is probably important is trying to keep people level headed about this new stuff and it's probably not necessary for each household to think they need to invest in their own system.. It's probably better for mass gathering zones

@billcox6791

9w↑1

Exactly what I was thinking. It doesn’t make much sense in a home setting where more direct transmission is the issue. But, in a classroom or office? Those measles statistics are fantastic for such a simple mitigation!

@gabriellupisan7003

9w↑1

Time to invest in this company

@burgercide

Still not sure if it's safe. Particularly concerning is possible damage to the retina. Long-term studies need to be done. It's very important for someone like me who has extensive retina damage caused by a central vein occlusion to be sure that long-term exposure, or even short term exposure, will not result in further damage. It's possible that people with normal retina's will face very little danger. Filling the environment with this light should be done with extreme caution

@savagepro9060

9w↑8

1:21 That UV destruction is too slow. Let me boost it with some toasty nicotine. Yeah baby!

@joshrockz100

9w↑1

😂😂

@savagepro9060

9w↑2

Enter 'Sun' Altman -->> UV-AI

@tiffanysandmeier4753

9w↑1

I recently watched a video that discussed the issues that had to be overcome to create blue LEDs. In the end, they talked about research into making cost effective UV LED lights for this or similar applications. The scientist who made the breakthrough for blue LEDs is part of that research.

@1gorSouz4

9w↑1

Veritasium, right? Great channel

@tiffanysandmeier4753

@@1gorSouz4 Yep

@ChonyiR

9w↑1

Went down the far-uv rabbit hole during Covid.
Reputable far-uv bulbs are still way too expensive. Wish there was more awareness, studies, and money going towards manufacturing.

@nawa2396

9w↑3

imagine if they put them in our screens

@jonahplayscello

9w↑2

Cool

@weenisw

Humidification reduces virus transmission and is simpler and has less risks. Plus there is added comfort for occupants too

@yalejosie

8w↑2

As someone with Long Covid, I would jump for joy if these were everywhere!!! If this alone could decrease the chance of disease by 85%, IMAGINE how amazing it would be paired with HVACs!!!! I would be able to go out and be a person again...

@user-nt2uw5vi7o

8w↑1

Im so sorry you've had to go through long covid, ik it must be hard :/ One day i wanna be a scientist and study these types of conditions and diseases.

@yalejosie

@@user-nt2uw5vi7o I really, really appreciate it. Things are easier now than they even were a year ago because people now know what the condition is, and want to help. That emotional support means the absolute world to us <3

@WARRAICH360

9w↑3

Vox + Netflix explained + Johnny Harris + Cleo Abram is the best TV routine of all time, and the fact that all of these are related to Vox is mindblowing, the number of subscirbers of Vox are less than the video quality it creates.

@no_name4796

Fun fact: fow news youtube channel has around the same subs then vox lol

@maximilianmorse9697

9w↑5

It is everywhere, you never heard if the sun?

@jacobshirley3457

9w↑1

That star up there?

@jtcressy1

I'm surprised it wasn't mentioned that many HVAC systems support embedded UV lights inside the air handlers, which sanitize the air as it passes through.

@davidrennie8197

9w↑1

What I'd love for my home: solar-powered device pulling in air from outside, whacking it with UV then HEPA-grade filtering along the route to to pumping it at positive pressure through the house. Toilet output to be UV-irradiated on its way down south - maybe UV light in underside of seat to come on whrn the lid is down.

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