I have a smaller UV light, the only problem is that it is disintegrating my filter! The a/c guy says I need a reflector. Anyone else have this issue?
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i put mine in and i dont have a reflector on mine it works fine i would think that it would block some of the uv light
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There are specific placements that are recommended, depending on how your A/C is setup. These 'types' of UV lights are very powerful. To look directly at them is harmful. Im guessing, if your filter is disintegrating, then your UV light is probably not in the right place. The light it emits should never leave the unit. I do not know how you are going to use a reflector to shield your filter without limiting air flow? FYI: I am not a professional just a DIY guy. Mikes response is on point, you still need to shield all wires that are exposed. Ian M also has a valid point for placement. All good advice here. Hope this helps. There are specific placements that are recommended, depending on how your A/C is setup. These 'types' of UV lights are very powerful. To look directly at them is harmful. Im guessing, if your filter is disintegrating, then your UV light is probably not in the right place. The light it emits should never leave the unit. I do not know how you are going to use a reflector to shield your filter without limiting air flow? FYI: I am not a professional just a DIY guy. Mikes response is on point, you still need to shield all wires that are exposed. Ian M also has a valid point for placement. All... » Read More There are specific placements that are recommended, depending on how your A/C is setup. These 'types' of UV lights are very powerful. To look directly at them is harmful. Im guessing, if your filter is disintegrating, then your UV light is probably not in the right place. The light it emits should never leave the unit. I do not know how you are going to use a reflector to shield your filter without limiting air flow? FYI: I am not a professional just a DIY guy. Mikes response is on point, you still need to shield all wires that are exposed. Ian M also has a valid point for placement. All good advice here. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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The light should be installed downstream of the evaporator. In that case, the filter will not be affected and any organisms picked up in the evap will be exposed to the UV.
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No, you have to shield all wires and components in and about the area of the UV lite. A reflector can be something as simple as foil wrap. If not, the UV lite can continue to cause problems.
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Depending on your area of the country! I live in SW AZ and have a 2500 gallon pond. 40 watts was not enough. And I had troubles with this. I now went to 2 55 watt jaebo? or something like that. I would say if you have an algae issue, you may need more also. I don't believe too much uv filter would hurt anything, except keep your pond very clean.
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Also, cost about $25 t0 $30 from iSpring. Free shipping and cheaper by the pair. They also sell sets of 3 years of filters except for the UV lamp. Best deal I have found.
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Some models come with a UV filter and some don't. As I ready had a stand alone UV unit, I bought the cheaper unit w/o UV filter. I would hope that the product specifications, based on the size of the unit, would include that information. Sorry, but that is the best I can do.
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The UV light only comes with certain models. I would double check the description of the one you purchased.
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If you have the UV system, the replacement filter is 10-0186. I just looked on my replacement filter.
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UV absorbing? i have no idea, I use a UV filter as a lens protector, but alot of pro photographers say they never use them. As for anti-reflective, Yes: by turning the filter glass, you can choose, anti-reflective or not.
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I'd contact Floxite. They sent me two lenses when I purchased my lamp. You could go to a hobby store and cut one out of material that they could match up.
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Yes. Turn off all filters and just use this filter and uv light for two or three days. Amazing results.
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I've done both. I tend to only use it when I need it in order to preserve the UV bulb life. I clean it once a week when I'm running it continuously. The little blue patch on the side is actually a piece of filter foam. I rinse that out and usually run the whole things under water. The filter foam has a tendency to pop out, so I just cut my own a little bigger so that it fits a little more snug and is less prone to popping out.
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I do not use a filter on this lens. When I did there was too much reflection using a UV filter.
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I bought my UV light separate from the 5 stage system I had. I unplug the UV light when not in use. They should make it so the light only comes on when the RO system is working. Yes, the light is on all the time if you don't unplug it.
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I erroniouslly purchased the non coated version for my wife. She is a sunrise/sunset photographer. The non coated version allowed significant lense flare when pointed into the sun. While on vacation, we met another photographer who had the coated UVA filter. She had the same problem we did, only bought the MRC and hasn't had a problem since. I have since purchased a B+W UVA MRC filter for her, among other stupidly expensive filters, but I have wasted enough money buying items "on the cheap" for her hobby to know that you get what you pay for. I buy B+W exclusively for her 5D Mk ii and L series lenses.
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No uv light in this model. My old filter that was a different style and brand had a uv light and I dont think it did any good
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If you take the back cover off and pull the filter. Then turn the UV light on and off with the remote while looking in the cavity you will see the light go on and off. If you don't then the bulb is not working.
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I've had them for more than two years now. The effectiveness of the UV light doesn't seem to be affected with buildup although I change the light every year. The filtering is on the weak side.
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Hello. The UV Light is what creates the reaction with the Titanium Dioxode that gives off the CO2, so you can't have one without the other. Thank you