UV Sterilizer

[jason]

I was doing some research on UV Sterilizers and found this link from Sears...

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_SPM7767835408P?PDP_REDIRECT=false&ci_src=184425893&ci_sku=SPM7767835408&sid=IDx20130125xMPPETx021#desc

Has anyone seen this?

[Flyride95]

It says that product no longer exists.

[jason]

try this link:

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_SPM7767835408P?PDP_REDIRECT=false&ci_src=184425893&ci_sku=SPM7767835408&sid=IDx20130125xMPPETx021


CE Compass 55W UV Clarifier Sterilizer For Koi Gold Fish Pond Reef Aquarium Tank 55 Watt
$65.91

[allan]

It still says that it's no longer available.

[jason]

I just purchased one. It came to $82 with shipping.



Product Description

The 55W Ultraviolet Sterilizer is used to destroy single celled organisms such as water borne bacteria and viruses The sterilizer is also used to control algae and and to kill fungi and protozoa Aqua Ultraviolet Sterilizers are recommended for both fresh and salt water systems as well as ponds The ultraviolet lamp emits a germicidal ray which alters or disrupts the DNA or RNA of targeted organisms such as algae, bacteria and protozoa The Aqua ultraviolet sterilizer works better on filtered water Any debris in the water can inhibit UV transmission


The 55W Ultraviolet Sterilizer is used to destroy single celled organisms such as water borne bacteria and viruses
The sterilizer is also used to control algae and and to kill fungi and protozoa
Aqua Ultraviolet Sterilizers are recommended for both fresh and salt water systems as well as ponds The ultraviolet lamp emits a germicidal ray which alters or disrupts the DNA or RNA of targeted organisms such as algae, bacteria and protozoa
The Aqua ultraviolet sterilizer works better on filtered water
Any debris in the water can inhibit UV transmission

Feature:
•The 55W Ultraviolet Sterilizer can be installed vertically or horizontally
•The best place to install your UV sterilizer is after the filter
•If it is necessary to install the sterilizer before the filter, adequate pre-filtration should be used to prevent the quartz sleeve from breaking from debris
•If your system is installed after the filter and is properly sized, the water should be clear in 3-5 days
•If it is installed before the filter, the water should be cleared in 7-10 days
•The 55W Ultraviolet quartz sleeve may need to be cleaned to remove film from the surface that will hinder the effectiveness of the UV
•It can be cleaned with swimming pool muriatic acid, lime away or a similar product
•Do not use any type of abrasive substance on the quartz sleeve as it may scratch the quartz

Specification:
•Length: 25"
•UV lamp included
•Tubing adapters included ( 3/4", 1", 1-1/4", 1-1/2")
•2" PVC fitting sold separately (contact us for more detail)
•Power: 110V / 60Hz
•Up to 15000 Gallon Pond
•Max Flat Rate: 4400 GPH
•Cord and Ballast: 22 feet long
•UL Listed

Package Content:
•1x 55W UV Clarifier
•1x Hose adaptor
•1x Instruction manual

[msmith619]

Tell us how you like it. I was looking at the Emperor Aquatics Smart UV 40 Watt for $389.99. This is MUCH more affordable.........if it works.

[jason]

Tell us how you like it. I was looking at the Emperor Aquatics Smart UV 40 Watt for $389.99. This is MUCH more affordable.........if it works.

I just received it...I should get it installed this week. Yes, MUCH MORE affordable!

[i3oosted]

I just received it...I should get it installed this week. Yes, MUCH MORE affordable!
Those are Sunsun UV sterilizers, I've used/use their powerheads, filters etc... good value for the money. I also have the 18w UV version but its not enough. With my flow I need at least a 36 but want to step to a 55w just to make sure its powerful enough to kill ich flowing through it.

I can not find the µW/cm2 per gallon to calculate what GPH I need to flow through it, did you find this info? Also, how is it working for you and what did you get it for?

[alton]

When I ran UV in the last century things I had to deal with; lamps need to be changed every six months, need to run them on a GFCI because if the seal starts leaking you can add current to your tank at a very dangerous level, the flow needs to be slow enough, and you will be killing beneficial animals also. I have not used one in 10+ years, its one of those items that some love them and some (like me) can do without unless I had a pond. For $82 definitely a great price.

[allan]

Any update?

[kkiel02]

I wish I would have found this a few months back! This would have saved me a lot of money. Haha