Why is my UV sterilizer not working?

Why is my UV sterilizer not working?

If it is not working the lamp is bad, the ballast is bad, or there is an electrical problem. Each ultraviolet sterilizer has a rating for the pond size it will handle and the maximum flow rate it can handle.

How long do Aquarium UV sterilizer bulbs last?

Per aquauv the lifespan is 14 months when run 24/7.

How can you tell if a UV bulb is blown?

Rough Handling/ Defective UV Bulb; However, it is usually quite clear the difference from a filament that is broken/blown due to an electrical short, as the “blown” filament will generally have “scorch marks”. Sometimes very dark scorch marks, sometimes subtle scorch marks.

Do UV bulbs stop working?

Natural degradation of UV output occurs during the lifetime of a lamp. There is no significant natural loss however of UV output/degradation under 1,000 operating hours.

How long does a UV filter take to work?

To begin with you should not turn on the U.V.C. until the filter is mature biologically. This can take about 6-8 weeks and is the process whereby the filter is colonised by the beneficial bacteria that keep the water healthy.

Do UV lights lose their strength?

Like your average light bulb, UV lights have a finite life span that requires them to be changed on a regular basis. As these lights operate, they slowly lose their effectiveness as a germicidal agent by about 15 percent each year.

Does UV light make water safe to drink?

Disinfecting your water with Ultraviolet light is exceptionally simple, effective and environmentally safe. UV systems destroy 99.99% of harmful microorganisms without adding chemicals or changing your water’s taste or odor.

How long do UV lights Last?

approximately every 12 months
Typically, a UV lamp being used primarily to disinfect the air circulating through a home or small office should be replaced every 9000 hours or approximately every 12 months.

What is the best flow rate for UV sterilization?

This flow rate is too high for proper UV sterilization, which is best under 25 gallons per hour per watt (clearing green algae only requires 45 gph per watt, which is why these work for green water, but not so well for bacterial pathogen control or Redox Balance).

What are the disadvantages of sterilizers with built in water pumps?

Another problem with poor quality sterilizers with built in water pumps is flow rate. This can be seen in the smaller Killing Machine/Submariners (5 watt and to a lesser extent the 9 watt).

Does Petco sell UV clarifiers?

Sadly irresponsible companies such as Petco, PetsMart, and Amazon continue to sell this UV clarifier (NOT a Sterilizer). Another problem with poor quality sterilizers with built in water pumps is flow rate.

What is a UV sterilizer/clarifier?

These UV Sterilizers are designed to go inline, originally in pond and more recently aquarium versions have been added. This style UV Sterilizer/Clarifier goes inline (between the pump and water outlet) under your aquarium or pond water.