FAQ

FAQ

Q: Will the sterilizer be hot enough to sterilize the equipment?
A: Yes, between when the temperature reaches 150 to 200 degrees Celsius it starts to disinfect. The process will take between an hour and 3 hours. Before instruments are placed in the sterilized they should be sufficiently scrubbed down with soap and water.


Q: Who is this design best suited for?
A: The Solar Sterilizer targets third-world countries in hot climates that cannot afford products like autoclaves. This sterilizer requires no electricity, no water, and no fuel. It works simply off the energy from the sun. Small clinics in parts of Africa, the Middle East, Central America, and other countries located near the equator or deserts will get the most use out of the sterilizer.


Q; Does it work at night?
A; No, the device requires sunlight so can work all day long but not at night.


Q: How many instruments can be cleaned at once?
A: The Sterilizer is made to have a 1 meter by 1 meter base to maximize the number of instruments. Because the sanitizing process takes longer than that of autoclaves it is important that it can sterilize the majority of a clinics tools in one usage.


Q: What happens when the light is not 90 degrees?
A: If the sunlight is not at peak hours the sterilizer can be angled to aim at the sunlight. The interior racks ensure that the instruments do not move around when tilted.

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