Description
Aqua-UV Classic 8 Watt 2" Inlet/Outlet UV Sterilizer for Algae and Bacteria Control
Ultraviolet is a proven, dependable, and effective method of controlling algae and harmful bacteria without leaving any residuals in the water. Aqua Ultraviolet utilizes the highest quality components designed to work perfectly together to maximize kill rates and ensure ease of installation and maintenance. There is no need to bypass or adjust your water flow. These units will perform at or above stated levels throughout the life of the lamp. Aqua Ultraviolet offers Classic UV 8-Watt Series Units with different varieties depending on the recommended flow rate for each UV dosage. This is ideal for reef tanks or marine fish.
Versatile Application for Fresh and Salt Water
Used as a sterilizer, the 8 Watt Classic UV is the premium choice for 5-200 gallons of fresh water with a flow rate of 642 gallons/hr or up to 70 gallons of salt water with a flow rate of 214 gallons/hr.
Note: Aqua Ultraviolet does not recommend utilizing Wipers with Salt Water and if utilized in this manner will void warranty on the Wiper parts.
Used as a clarifier, the 8 Watt Classic UV can treat up to 1500 gallons of pond water. The Classic UV 8-Watt Series Units are a reliable, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly sterilizer alternative to chemicals and their resulting by-products.
Efficient and Guaranteed Performance
Aqua Ultraviolet Sterilizers will clear your water in 3-5 days, sometimes overnight, and keep it that way. Performance is guaranteed when sized, installed, and operated according to our instructions.
Features & Benefits
- Easy Twist Cap for Easy Quartz Sleeve Maintenance: Just One Cap to Twist for Access to the Quartz Sleeve
- Compact + Lightweight
- Quick Release T’s for Easy Installation and Winterization
- Lamp Positioning: Lamp is positioned in the housing for maximum UV effectiveness
- Slender Housing Design: Allows for higher UV dosage
- Maximum Flow Rates: The unit is designed for maximum flow rates
- Easy-to-Remove Remote Power Supply
Specifications
- 2" PVC Slip Port - not threaded
- 110/60Hz
- Dimensions: 16” x 3-3/4” x 6”
- Indoor and Outdoor Use
- Fresh Water Sterilizer 5-200 gals / Flowrate – 642 gph for 30,000 µw/cm2
- Fresh Water Clarifier to 1500 gals
- Salt Water Sterilizer to 70 gals / Flowrate – 214 gph for 90,000 µw/cm2
How It Works
The ultraviolet light sanitizer emits a germicidal ray which alters or disrupts the DNA or RNA of single-celled organisms. Ultraviolet is a proven ultraviolet water purification system for controlling algae, bacteria, and protozoa.
The UV controls the spread of fish disease, viruses, and other harmful pathogens, as well as keeping your water clear by destroying free-floating algae.
Aqua Ultraviolet’s Light Sanitizers will clear your water in 3 to 5 days, sometimes overnight, and keep it that way.
Performance is guaranteed when sized, installed and operated according to our instructions.
Installation
FAQ
Where do I install my UV?
The best place to install your Aqua Ultraviolet water purification system is after the filter. If an after the filter installation is not feasible, your ultraviolet sterilizer can be installed before the filter, but it will take a little longer to work. If installed before the filter, be aware that a small rock passing from the pump can break the quartz sleeve. It is recommended that if you install your unit before your filter, you check the ultraviolet light sanitizer periodically for any water leakage due to a broken quartz sleeve.
Be sure to have adequate pre-filtration to prevent breakage. (A broken quartz sleeve and any damage caused by a broken quartz sleeve is not covered under warranty.)
Do I have to turn my UV off when I clean my filter?
Yes, but only if the chamber is drained or if the water will remain at a stand still for more than 30 minutes. Note: Running longer than the recommended time without water flow can cause extensive damage to the unit that is not covered under warranty.
What should I expect after my ultraviolet water purification system is installed?
If your Aqua Ultraviolet system is installed after the filter and is properly sized the water should be clear in 3-5 days. If your Aqua Ultraviolet light sanitizer is installed before the filter the water should be clear in 7-10 days. The green algae on the sides and bottom of the pond will not disappear, this is normal in a pond. The UV does not control this type of algae.
What’s the difference between a sterilizer and a clarifier?
As a sterilizer, your Aqua Ultraviolet water purification system will keep your pond or aquarium water crystal clear, plus you will have the added benefit of bacterial control which will help keep your fish healthy and happy with less risk of disease.
As a clarifier the algae in your pond will be reduced, your pond will still have a green tint to it, unless you have 50-75% plant coverage or your pond is in full shade.
Do I install my ultraviolet light sanitizer vertically or horizontally?
You can install it either way. The Wiper version should be installed horizontally to keep the wiper seal wet.
What should my flow rate be on my pond or freshwater aquarium?
The optimum flow rate on your pond or fresh water aquarium is to turn over the volume of water one time every hour to every hour and a half.
What should my flow rate be on my saltwater aquarium?
Your flow rate should be 3 to 5 times the volume of water per hour.
Should I bypass part of my water through the ultraviolet water purification system and the rest back to the water supply?
No, Our UV’s are specifically designed to handle high flow rates for easier installation and the best water quality.
Is this unit submersible?
No, not this specific series.
Does the UV light have any residual effect to the fish?
UV only affects what passes through the chamber. There is no residual effect from ultraviolet light sanitation.
Does the UV kill good bacteria?
Ultraviolet light does not discriminate about what it destroys. If good bacteria passes by the ultraviolet light sanitizer it will be destroyed. Beneficial bacteria are colonized in your filter and along the sides and bottom of your pond. The only time those will be affected is if it becomes free floating and passes through the ultraviolet water purification system.
How often should I change my lamp?
The lamp should be changed after 14 months of continuous use
Are all UV lamps of the same length the same wattage?
No. The power output of the lamp has nothing to do with its length; other factors like the amount of mercury it contains and the power supply that feeds the lamp govern this.
