Van Remmen UV Technology and UVO3 help British agricultural companies produce safe food. With the Agri systems, they meet increasingly strict requirements, even with increasing drought. Challenges for agricultural companies Farmers and market gardeners take the utmost care of their products. With professional soil cultivation, good hygiene rules and crop protection against diseases and bacteria, they produce the highest quality products for the consumer. But that doesn’t get any easier. Food safety requirements from customers are increasing and increasing drought is increasingly leading to the ..read more

UV disinfection, or ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI), is a powerful technology that uses ultraviolet (UV) light to eliminate harmful microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens, from air, surfaces, and water. UV disinfection has a wide range of applications, and its benefits have been utilised in various industries. UVO3 explore the applications of UV disinfection in different sectors. Drinking Water and Water Treatment Applications: UV disinfection is an increasingly popular method for treating drinking water. It is used to eliminate harmful microorganisms such as b ..read more

This article discusses the considerations that need to be taken into account when using UVC technology in food processing for decontamination and disinfection. It explores the potential impact on product safety and quality and how UV technology is a safe and cost-effective way to disinfect food and packaging. What are the considerations when using UVC technology in food processing and drink manufacturing? The use of UV light for food and beverage processing is a relatively new and challenging area compared to its established applications in water and air treatment. This is because UV treatment ..read more

UVO3 explores how UV disinfection methods, which are already utilized for water and HVAC disinfection, can also provide a cost-effective and efficient solution for disinfecting food packaging. Why and how are UV lamps used in aseptic food packaging? First of all, to understand how UV lamps are used in aseptic food packaging we need to know more about the process of aseptic. What is Aseptic Processing? Aseptic processing is the process where commercially thermally sterilised liquid products are packaged into previously sterilised containers, under sterile conditions to produce long life product ..read more

UV disinfection systems are becoming very popular with food manufacturers, as consumers are becoming wary of what is being used in the production of their favourite foods. UVO3 explains why are UV lamps important when it comes to Food Hygiene? Food manufacturers are increasingly adopting UV lamps because consumers are becoming more cautious about the use of harsh chemicals in the production of their favorite foods. To avoid losing customers, companies should consider introducing UV lamps into their food hygiene process. This is because UV light does not affect the taste of the final product, d ..read more

In the world of water treatment technology, the question of whether an annual service contract is worth it is a common one. Some people assume that since they have already invested in good quality equipment, there is no need for additional maintenance. However, annual service contracts can provide significant benefits that make them worth the investment. Firstly, all water treatment systems require maintenance to perform optimally. An annual service will replace worn components, such as filters and seals, and check valves and other operating parameters to ensure the system performs at peak eff ..read more

Strengthening our market position UVO3 is strengthening our market position thanks to the integration with Wycombe. From our role as an independent business unit, the team can fully focus on sales, assembly and maintenance of UV equipment. We will retain our branding and logo. Also UVO3’s St Ives branch will continue to function as an additional sales office. At the same time, UVO3’s operations will be strengthened thanks to the full integration of logistics, warehousing and administration within Wycombe’s headquarters in Aylesbury. In that way, UVO3 will gain maximum benefit from Wycombe’s op ..read more

Here at UVO3, we feel it’s worth understanding why it’s important to consider using quality genuine UV lamps for your UV units. In our experience, we have learned that customers are fundamentally looking for genuine ultraviolet lamps that effectively do what they say on the tin and that’s to produce the correct wavelength of UV for a sustained period. We have had feedback from customers globally and they all agree that low maintenance and consistency are key drivers to making a purchasing decision. We have put together a few points that we feel anyone who is interested in using UV technology o ..read more

UV unit manufacturers know you will need to change your UV lamp every year, so they take measures to make sure it’s as easy as possible to do. Therefore, replacing your UV lamp is a fairly simple process.  Here we give a generic description of how to change a UV lamp, but feel free to ask us if there’s any make or model you would like to know about specifically. Turn off the power. First off find out where the UV unit is plugged in, then turn the power off to the whole unit. We would recommend just unplugging/down powering the unit from the wall. Remove the old UV lamp. There will be so ..read more

There is a single answer that is all-encompassing to ‘Where should I install my UV Unit?’. You want your UV unit as close to your water outlets as possible. On a single outlet, we’ll use the trusty kitchen sink pictured for our example, you want the unit under the sink. Having it in your loft would mean there’s more opportunity for bacteria to enter the supply through any tiny imperfection in the pipework. This wouldn’t usually be a problem but if the bacteria finds a little space to multiply in, there’ll be troubles afoot. For a multi-outlet setup, say the whole kitchen with dishwasher ..read more