ewurm;638075; said:
Ewurm, Submariner makes a UV sterilizer/powerhead, why don't you look into getting one of them.
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Ewurm, Submariner makes a UV sterilizer/powerhead, why don't you look into getting one of them.
Man, looked into UV Sterilizers, and there are so many different types!! Wow!! 9watt would be more than enough I think. Which is best though? Inline? In Tank? Or the ones with their own pumps/powerhead?
In choosing a UV sterilizer, the things to look for are:
Dwell time - How long is the water irradiated by the UV as it passes through the housing? Turbo-twist units have the longest dwell time for compact over-the-counter units.
Lamp Change- Does the unit have an easy lamp replacement procedure or does the unit require the plumbing unhooked for unit disassembly?
Window cleaner - Does the unit have a quick-wipe feature to remove dirt buildup on the window between the lamp and water passage?
Dwell time - How long is the water irradiated by the UV as it passes through the housing? Turbo-twist units have the longest dwell time for compact over-the-counter units.
Lamp Change- Does the unit have an easy lamp replacement procedure or does the unit require the plumbing unhooked for unit disassembly?
Window cleaner - Does the unit have a quick-wipe feature to remove dirt buildup on the window between the lamp and water passage?
Peanut_Power;638817; said:
Just to add to Oddball's list...
Inline / in tank / powered...all depend on your tank / filter setup.
If you have a sump you can put it in the return line.
Put a powered one in the sump if it's gravity return.
If you aren't able to attach or splice into the return line, you can put a powered one in the tank just put a sponge filter on it's input.
Match the uv to your tank size and pump flow.
Check bulb replacement schedule...anywhere from 6mo's to a yr.
Oh, and price the replacement bulbs, some cost almost as much a new unit or are unavailable. Buy a bulb when you get the uv.
Dr Joe
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