UV Sterilizer

[kendragon]

Here it is.
Advantage UV dosage is 56.67336 mJ/cm^2

Classic UV dosage is 34.29608 mJ/cm^2

You can see the difference in dosage based on the configuration of the chamber. Both are 15W with the same 150 gph flow rate.
The table of values show that as you move away from the quartz sleeve (r(cm)), the dosage decreases.
As I mentioned previously, dosage will differ from each UV design.

The Advantage UV is a better choice for your application.

 

[NYCheken]

Here it is.
Advantage UV dosage is 56.67336 mJ/cm^2

Classic UV dosage is 34.29608 mJ/cm^2

You can see the difference in dosage based on the configuration of the chamber. Both are 15W with the same 150 gph flow rate.
The table of values show that as you move away from the quartz sleeve (r(cm)), the dosage decreases.
As I mentioned previously, dosage will differ from each UV design.

The Advantage UV is a better choice for your application.

Wow. Thank you very much for taking the time going over. Seems like I can't refuse uv advantage since it's half the price and works better? With that said, would you say finding a 150 gph pump is best for this 15 watt model?

 

[kendragon]

You can run a pump that is 300gph and get the same result. Dosage is lower per pass but because you turned the tank vol 2x you gain back the effectiveness.
Do you now understand the misconception of slow flow is better? So many times I see advice to turn down the flow for better kill. If the wattage is not there, you're not going to get a high enough dosage no matter what you do. With proper sizing of wattage and chamber, flow rate has little to no effect on effectiveness.

 

[NYCheken]

You can run a pump that is 300gph and get the same result. Dosage is lower per pass but because you turned the tank vol 2x you gain back the effectiveness.
Do you now understand the misconception of slow flow is better? So many times I see advice to turn down the flow for better kill. If the wattage is not there, you're not going to get a high enough dosage no matter what you do. With proper sizing of wattage and chamber, flow rate has little to no effect on effectiveness.

Awesome info man. I'll put the order through.