Photo-Catalytic Oxidation Technology
ALCO is Bringing You the Newest Generation of Proactive Air Purification
ALCO is committed to providing our customers with a variety of options to keep their facilities cleaner and therefore healthier. In today's COVID world we also recognize that patrons need to feel confident that when they are entering a business or public space that it is safe and proactive in creating a healthy environment for them.
We understand that at times this pressure can be overwhelming for certain industries doing everything they can through effective but sometimes limiting traditional means. Photo-Catalytic Oxidation (PCO) units, or any new technology, do not replace the need for cleaning and disinfecting but would enable users to return to a more normal routine while providing the added protection you're looking for.
We understand that at times this pressure can be overwhelming for certain industries doing everything they can through effective but sometimes limiting traditional means. Photo-Catalytic Oxidation (PCO) units, or any new technology, do not replace the need for cleaning and disinfecting but would enable users to return to a more normal routine while providing the added protection you're looking for.
If you believe that one or more of these units could benefit your facility, please reach out to learn if it is right for you. Send us an email or give us a call (1.800.589.ALCO)
Why Purify the Air?
We want to believe that our indoor air is clean and healthy. However, indoor air pollution is a big environmental health concern. The EPA reports:
5xIndoor air is 5x more polluted than the air outside
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50%Polluted indoor air is the cause of 50% of all illnesses
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90%The average person spends 90% of their time indoors
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The average person breathes in air 23,000 times a day. Now ALCO is able to provide you with a solution to provide clean air to your customers, patrons, staff, students, and/or patients.
Partnered with Inspired TEC, photo-catalytic oxidation is the newest generation of proactive air and surface purification.
Partnered with Inspired TEC, photo-catalytic oxidation is the newest generation of proactive air and surface purification.
This Photo-Catalytic Oxidation (PCO) Technology combats pathogens in the following three ways:
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FLOCCULATION
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MOLECULAR DISSOCIATION
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CLUSTER IONS
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The company we've partnered with is the only manufacturer to fully embrace all three forms of photo-catalytic oxidation in their technology. PCO Units are completely safe to have around humans, animals and plants. They remove VOC's, odors, bacteria, viruses, mold and particulates making this a great solution for cleaner air.
These PCO Units are set apart because they are classified as active technology meaning they are constantly decontaminating the areas they're installed in 24/7 and are designed to be used in occupied spaces.
This video explains the basics of Photo-Catalytic Oxidation Technology with visual examples. Check it out:
Available Air & Surface Purifying Units
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HVAC PROBE
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SIREN
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STAT
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FAQs
Is PCO Technology registered with the EPA?
No, the EPA regulates chemicals and in this case there is no chemical being used.
What is it effective against?
As mentioned, PCO technology purifies the air and surfaces of VOC’s, Odors, Bacteria, Viruses, Mold and Particulates. PCO is effective against a wide variety of bacteria and viruses because it attacks their cell make up, leaving them inactive and unharmful. This includes MRSA, C-Diff (including spore form), Influenzas, Noroviruses and more.
You can read about multiple case studies and testing results on Inspired Tec's website.
Is it effective against COVID-19?
PCO technology has been tested and proved effective against using Feline Calicivirus (FCV) which can act as a surrogate for the SARS-CoV-2 virus. FCV is in the genus Vesivirus and is very similar to Norovirus, SARS and the virus that causes COVID-19 both in structure and membrane.
If the technology is constantly working, does this replace the need for masks and disinfecting?
There are many places, including Ohio, with mask mandates in effect and having this technology does not exempt businesses from those mandates.
Disinfecting is still an important part of any cleaning routine. Some industries are having to disinfect 10+ more times a day than they did pre-COVID. This technology would enable those types of industries to get back to a more normal cleaning and disinfecting schedule.
How do you know if the technology is working?
A blue cell light is visible on all units and the HVAC Probes (which are installed in ducts) have a Fiber Optic Cable which provides a small blue glow on the outside of unit. If this blue light is visible, the machine is on and working properly.
After installation and the units have been given time to fill the area with ions, you may also be eligible for a free swab test through an independent lab to validate the efficacy of the technology.
Does this technology generate ozone?
It is not considered an ozone generator - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires ozone output of indoor medical devices to be no more than 0.05 ppm. EPA’s National Ambient Air Quality Standard for ozone is a maximum 8 hour average outdoor concentration of 0.08 ppm. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires that workers not be exposed to an average concentration of more than 0.10 ppm for 8 hours. The output of PCO units is 0.02 ppm, therefore it falls more than halfway below even the lowest requirement.
How long are you guaranteed efficacy?
These units guarantee 2 years of full efficacy. Every 2 years the cell of the unit need replaced in order to keep efficacy at maximum capacity.
No, the EPA regulates chemicals and in this case there is no chemical being used.
What is it effective against?
As mentioned, PCO technology purifies the air and surfaces of VOC’s, Odors, Bacteria, Viruses, Mold and Particulates. PCO is effective against a wide variety of bacteria and viruses because it attacks their cell make up, leaving them inactive and unharmful. This includes MRSA, C-Diff (including spore form), Influenzas, Noroviruses and more.
You can read about multiple case studies and testing results on Inspired Tec's website.
Is it effective against COVID-19?
PCO technology has been tested and proved effective against using Feline Calicivirus (FCV) which can act as a surrogate for the SARS-CoV-2 virus. FCV is in the genus Vesivirus and is very similar to Norovirus, SARS and the virus that causes COVID-19 both in structure and membrane.
If the technology is constantly working, does this replace the need for masks and disinfecting?
There are many places, including Ohio, with mask mandates in effect and having this technology does not exempt businesses from those mandates.
Disinfecting is still an important part of any cleaning routine. Some industries are having to disinfect 10+ more times a day than they did pre-COVID. This technology would enable those types of industries to get back to a more normal cleaning and disinfecting schedule.
How do you know if the technology is working?
A blue cell light is visible on all units and the HVAC Probes (which are installed in ducts) have a Fiber Optic Cable which provides a small blue glow on the outside of unit. If this blue light is visible, the machine is on and working properly.
After installation and the units have been given time to fill the area with ions, you may also be eligible for a free swab test through an independent lab to validate the efficacy of the technology.
Does this technology generate ozone?
It is not considered an ozone generator - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires ozone output of indoor medical devices to be no more than 0.05 ppm. EPA’s National Ambient Air Quality Standard for ozone is a maximum 8 hour average outdoor concentration of 0.08 ppm. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires that workers not be exposed to an average concentration of more than 0.10 ppm for 8 hours. The output of PCO units is 0.02 ppm, therefore it falls more than halfway below even the lowest requirement.
How long are you guaranteed efficacy?
These units guarantee 2 years of full efficacy. Every 2 years the cell of the unit need replaced in order to keep efficacy at maximum capacity.
DISCLAIMER: These products are not medical devices and are not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease.
Get In Touch Today!
If you believe that one or more of these units could benefit your facility, please reach out to learn if it is right for you.
Send us an email or give us a call (1.800.589.ALCO)
Send us an email or give us a call (1.800.589.ALCO)