I'm using the Mean Green Machine 9 watt UV Sterilizer. Would the additional filtration in this product make up for downgrading to a 5 watt UV bulb?
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As a mechanical filter, this unit is all but useless. It quickly clogs, which can allow water to exit from the inlet side of the filter, of which some *can* end up on your floor. I've got one of these filters in my 25 gallon tank, and I've never had any trouble with free floating algae, but I also run another filter to do the lions share of the mechanical filtering. I'd call this a good supplemental filter, but it doesn't have the throughput to be considered for stand alone operation.
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I am only running it as a UV sterilizer on a 10 gallon nano reef tank. I have a HOB wisper filter for my mechanical filtration. So I really don't know.
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I have not seen any difference with this unit, frankly it was a waste of money and at most times it sounds like someone slurping with a straw in an almost empty cup
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The output listed on the transformer/ballast is 20-40 watts. UV bulbs are not rated as much by wattage, but rather by their output/sterilization abilities. If you need additional information, you can contact Watts (manufacturer) customer service at: 1-978-689-6066, Monday - Friday (8:00am - 4:30pm EST).
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Before we purchased this fountain with a filter and UV light we had 2 waterfall features with filters and our pond turned green anyway. I can't say it will do a better job, but this filter/fountain did an AMAZING job on our pond! Our pond was green when we received it and this filter cleared the water in a matter of days. The pump is a 200 GPH. I hope this helps.
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No, shouldn't be, and it sure cut back the algae. We've had ours almost a year now, so it's about time to change the bulb. I guess the UV part stops in about 11 months. The light may still be on, but it won't kill any algae.
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The flow switch requires a different transformer/ballast: iSpring 1-GPM 11-Watts 110-Volt Transformer Ballast with Smart Flow Sensor Switch for 11w UV Disinfection Sterilizer System -- 35.99 on Amazon
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The light in both units is the same. Though UV sterilization can be quick, and it would be a much larger consideration of which unit would be better, though I would say the PF 25 would be better with a high throughput of water. The flowrate in all the units can be slowed through a knob on the unit anyway.
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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 did not see any real difference from using this product or others like it. Instead I bought a small UV sterilizer for about $40.00 and it did the trick. The sterilizer killed the bacteria bloom and the water is now crystal clear. It doesn't kill the good bacteria in the filters and gravel just and bacteria floating in the water. I now have these small sterilizers in all 3 of my tanks. Green Killing Machine Internal 9 Watt UV Sterilizer with Power Head or SunSun JUP-23 13W UV Sterilizer Submersible Pump They actually work quite well I did not see any real difference from using this product or others like it. Instead I bought a small UV sterilizer for about $40.00 and it did the trick. The sterilizer killed the bacteria bloom and the water is now crystal clear. It doesn't kill the good bacteria in the filters and gravel just and bacteria floating in the water. I now have these small sterilizers in all 3 of my tanks. Green Killing Machine Internal 9 Watt UV Sterilizer with Power Head or SunSun JUP-23 13W... » Read More I did not see any real difference from using this product or others like it. Instead I bought a small UV sterilizer for about $40.00 and it did the trick. The sterilizer killed the bacteria bloom and the water is now crystal clear. It doesn't kill the good bacteria in the filters and gravel just and bacteria floating in the water. I now have these small sterilizers in all 3 of my tanks. Green Killing Machine Internal 9 Watt UV Sterilizer with Power Head or SunSun JUP-23 13W UV Sterilizer Submersible Pump They actually work quite well « Show Less
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I have a Watts 5 stage filter system and this filter worked fine in mine. I don't remember the P/N of my setup because I bought the system 30 years ago.
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This isn't a filter. You should use a filter with it. I always install two 10" filters before the UV light. Usually the first will have a 5 micron string filter and the second one a carbon block filter. Taking the particulates/sediment out of the water makes the UV system more efficient. At least that is the way it was explained to me. As of yesterday, I've installed 4 of these units.
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This in--line sterilizer is carefully constructed so that you can not directly see the UV light and damage your eyes. I would not suggest taking it apart and trying to light the bulb. With that being said, I believe this bulb is able to sterilize the water because the water is routed around the bulb in a shallow column. This allows the UV rays to penetrate all of the water. It would not be as effective on the surface.
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It depends on your product's wattage to be used,if your going to use (2) two products make sure that these products are 50% lower in wattage than your converter
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This unit is for 110/120 volt AC and the lamp is included. I have had mine running for the better part of a year and it is still doing a good job. Eventually the UV lamp will become less efficient and you will need to replace it (lamp only - not the whole unit). They say about once per year. It is designed for ponds up to 6,000 gallons so would be way oversized for most aquariums.
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I have a timer on my tank so the sterilizer cuts off when the hood light goes out after 10 hours each day. My bulb lasted a year. Home Depot sells replacement uv bulbs for about 10 dollars.
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I have had two burn out on me, one just today. The first was replaced under warranty. Hopefully they will be willing to replace this as well. Unfortunately the entire pump mechanism has to be exchanged, as there is no way to remove just the UV bulb. You can use the fountain with a burned out bulb, but it's just a drag to lose the sterilization it provides, and it means you have unnecessary surfaces to clean. Contact AVP at 775-849-4313 for replacement parts.
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I believe so, there are replacement bulbs on the web site so my guess would be this one:6 watt replacement bulb for uv-c sanitizing wand - vhrb01This 6 Watt UV-C replacement bulb is for the UV-C Sanitizing Wand - VH01WW4FC or VH01WW4. Around 15.00 on the verilux website.
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The unit is 110 and will cure regular uv cured polishes. Because the watts are higher than most uv polish lamps be careful of heat sensations when nearing the polish's recommended curing time.