Effective Water Clarification & Sterilization
- Easily Achieve Crystal Clear Water
- Will Not Alter Water Chemistry
- Quick and Easy Quartz Sleeve Maintenance
- Quick Release Unions
- Available in Black or White
Aqua Ultraviolet is one of the most popular options available and has been in the UV game for more than four decades creating UV sterilizers for use across multiple industries including aquaculture and food & beverage on the commercial side to aquariums and ponds for home use. They're simple in construction, well built, and they're made in the USA.
How UV Sterilizers Work
Ultraviolet sterilizers are a time-tested approach to water clarification and sterilization. They emit a germicidal UV-C ray that will alter the DNA or RNA of single celled organisms like algae, bacteria, and protozoa, rendering them unable to reproduce. The result is crystal clear water without the use of any chemicals. Using a UV sterilizer will not alter water chemistry.
Aqua Ultraviolet sterilizers include a clear-blue cap that lets you see when the lamp is powered on, without having to risk any exposure to the harmful UV-C rays. How effective the UV sterilizer is greatly depends on having the proper flow rate through the sterilizer body, so we highly suggest using a valve or a DC pump to control the flow through the UV sterilizer. For freshwater aquariums, AquaUV suggests 642 gallons per hour for the 8 Watt Classic UV Sterilizer.
Maintenance
Over time the efficiency of the sterilizer will start to diminish because the lamp is no longer putting out the same amount of energy, but also the quartz sleeve that houses the lamp can become coated with mineral deposits and start to become cloudy. We suggest cleaning the quartz sleeve a few times each year and replacing the UV lamp annually. This AquaUV Sterilizer includes quick-connect unions on the input and output allowing you to quickly remove the entire system from your aquariums plumbing for maintenance. With proper maintenance, your UV sterilizer will work like it did from day one.
Specifications:
Dimensions - 16" L x 3.75" W x 6" H
Input Size - 3/4" Barb
Output Size - 3/4" Barb
Power Consumption - 8 Watts
Wall Outlet to Transformer Cord Length - 15 Foot
Transformer to Lamp Connector Length - 32"
Aquarium Size Recommendations:
Freshwater Sterilizer: Up to 200 Gallons
Freshwater Clarifier: Up to 1500 Gallons
Flow Rate: 642 GPH
What's Included?
8-Watt Classic UV Sterilizer
8-Watt Classic Power Transformer
8-Watt UV Lamp
| SKU | 212464 |
|---|---|
| UPC | 617750000015 |
| Aquarium Type | Saltwater, Freshwater |
Product Questions
Fittings:
(1x) 1/2″ MPT to 1/2″ barb – for Sicce 1.0 pump output
(1x) 1/2″ MPT to 1/2″ barb – into the BRS reactor canister
(1x) 1/2″ MPT to 1/2″ barb – from BRS reactor output
(2x) 3/4″ FPT to 1/2″ barb – for the UV sterilizer inlet and outlet
Tubing:
1/2″ ID flexible tubing to connect all components
Using 1/2″ tubing avoids bottlenecks and pressure loss, ensuring better flow from the pump and improved UV sterilizer efficiency. 1/4″ lines restrict flow
The sterilizer is small enough to be plumbed in off a manifold, just make sure you have sufficient GPH needed on your return pump.
Take care
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