Re: [DIYbio] germicidal uv lamps and ozone

ozone is said to smell like waterfalls, or 'fresh'... stick your nose
in front of a home air ionizer and you'll smell ozone for reference
(but not too long, as its reactive with you!)

On Fri, Apr 27, 2012 at 12:51 PM, Jeswin <phillyj101@gmail.com> wrote:
> We have our UV hood lamps on 24 hr a day now. Recently I noticed a
> strong smell as I opened the hood to prepare reactions. Is this ozone
> being produced? Or maybe the UV is reacting with the plastics (pipet
> tip boxes, plastic beaker) inside?
>
> I just felt this strong smell recently. I guess before doing any work,
> I'll have to open the hood and let the smell out.
>
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