I see the description says it blocks UV- anyone see an improvement in their utility bill (I.e. Heating& air conditionin after installing this film?
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Hi Don't bother buying this product. Very difficult to put on and does nothing to reduce to cost in utility bill.
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We used this for glass protection in case of shatter. I just do not think the cost of the material vs utility savings would be very much.
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Dear Amazon User, I installed clear, colorless UV blocking film from Gila on the bottom row of my french window (with 4 rows) because the light only came through the bottom row due to the overheng of my roofline. I found that I cannot see any difference in the coated windows versus the uncoated. It is quite undetectable. Ken in So Cal.
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It blocks blue light regardless of it's source, artificial or natural. And I just got my UV meters out and for instance the total UV (UVA + UVB) measured was about 1.6mW/cm^2 and UVB alone measured 113 uW/cm^2. With the glasses placed over the sensors they measure 0.00mW/cm^2 and 4uW/cm^2 respectively. The UV meter also measures 4 indoors so I think the that is a calibration issue and it is really 0 for UVB. UVB is easily blocked by plastic even if not tinted. So I would say the answer is yes, it blocks UV and blue light.
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I don't know about the coating specifically. I can tell you from experience that we installed the film on the door which faces the west side of our house and it is noticeably cooler on the curtain and the floor when the afternoon/evening sun swings around. We are very happy with its performance. Looking at the box, the label says it's designed to reject up to 70% of Sun's heat (thats kind of funny, in a way) and up to 93% of the UV rays. It is more reflective on on the outside facing side, and slightly tinted on the interior facing side. It changes the color spectrum of our garden when we're looking outside but it's sort of like looking at it through sunglasses.The temperature difference was noticeable right away. it is suggested to install it on cool glass before the sunlight is coming through. I think this is a good idea.
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No uv light in this model. My old filter that was a different style and brand had a uv light and I dont think it did any good
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According to this window film manufacturer, UV light only accounts for 40% of fading, and most windows block 20-40% of UV just by being glass. This would slow fading, but not prevent it entirely. http://solarsolutionsny.com/fading.html
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I may shoot it with some Clear with UV Protection in it before installing and see how it lasts, thanks for the question and answers !
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No it does not. It is a sealed non adjustable unit. I just installed 3 of them so I can't tell you about their longevity but one of the other reviews said they shouldn't be in direct sunlight so I mounted a few inside vented metal boxes that the neon transformers that they replaced were in. The other one I used a small piece of thin sheet aluminum and bent a little cover over it about 2 inches away to allow airflow but still block the sun. Hope this helps,
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There is a little door on the side of the unit that opens up. You will see the light from the UV bulb shining through if it is on. (Read your manual!)
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I am not totally sure of that answer, I just figured it was like clothes, if its covering up you aren't getting the full impact of the UV light, just like when you are out in the sun, your clothes protect your body. I think its better than not using them at all.
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It provides a little shade and I would assume the covering blocks UV rays but I'm not 100% on that.
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I installed mine in April and the parts that were most exposed to the sun disintegrated by October. It also ripped during a storm. This is in Texas where I should have probably gone with just a shade cloth. You could get away with using this on the areas that are not taking a lot of direct sunlight like the side walls. And then put a nicer film over the roof.
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I'm not 100% sure but I believe there will be UV issues over a period of time. You may want to contact the manufacturer on this item.
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Not the one I purchased. I remover the power plug and bypassed that filter. I should have returned it as the taste of the water was not good through the UV stage,but I did not bother too after reading the reviews. If you don't need UV for your water buy the 6 stage as I bought this unit and probably don't have a UV issue with our County water department. Good luck and have plenty time for following the installation instructions.
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Yes... It isn't as tight with the UV filter on, but it does work... I just leave my filter on and it does fine... every once and awhile it will fall off, so be sure it is attached by the cord! :-).
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As far as I know bulb only produces uv light. I have mine installed just above the evaporator coils because I had read somewhere that it would help kill any mold growing on the coils but you can also install near the return air duct.
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I will be very honest with you, this unit I got, the UV light shorted out or burned out. But they replaced the whole unit for me. However, I did not get the same one with the UV in it. So I have never replaced the bulb! I had no problems with the company & recieving my replacement filter. I don't know if this helped you or not.