how to change 18 watt uv bulb tetre pond bio filter
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unplug fliter remove the top of filter take 4 screws out pull old bulb out don not touch the new bulb with bare hands use rubber gloves for this and make sure where the bulb plugs in that it is dry
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I have an all in one filter/UV/fountain, the light is in the unit, in the water. I haven't had green water or string algae since I started using a UV light system in my pond. I highly recommend it.
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The wattage depends on the size of the pond. Both K & H (khmfg.com) and Farm Innovators (farminnovators.com) have a zone charts for their pond de-ricers. Both have contact information so you could always email them your pond specifics for help, as I have yet to find anyone who list information for ponds larger than 1200 gals.
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Hi Benita, best way is to remove the bulb and get the nameand watt amount. Then search the Internet.
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I don't have an internal UV in my filter but if you are talking about adding on an external UV then:You want a direct connect from pump-to-filter but from the filter to the pond you have lots of options. My experience is that for a UV to work you need to have the recommended flow rate going to through the UV. Too much water too fast won't work. If this is what you are doing I would split the flow ... 1/2 directly from filter to pond and 1/2 to the UV and then to the pond.
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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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This is the UV light only and you would need to purchase a pump, hosing etc... What most people do is split off their current pump/filtration to route into a UV filter such as this.
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Don't listen to answers here about this unit. Contact: sales@ispringfilter.com. I believe they sell a 220V transformer/power supply for the UV lamp. Great system if you follow the instructions to the letter. Hope this helps. Doug
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I still have the box. I will see if I can find information. http://www.pegasuslighting.com/optivex-uv-filter.html look at this one
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Bottom tray put bio balls filled with sponge and bio rings with 1 blue fine filter pad, middle try you can put 1 bag of fluval carbon or a better way to go is more bio balls, top try put pre filter rings, if you get micro bubbles turn down the outlet valve until they go away.
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This is normal. If the light is out so is your UV lamp. By the way. I have that same filter on my 30 monster Oscar Cichlids tank I have not change the water or clean the filter for 9 months. The numbers are great. Excellent filter for the price. Make sure you put some good bio rocks, carbon and ammonia media. Good luck
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Not much help here. Our light only came on about once & that was years ago. And there is no meter telling how many gallons have been used. We only change our filters about every 8 months. There are just 2 of us using them, so if you have more people in the house you'd probably need to change more often. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
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I would take out the filters from behind the UV lamp and then put the back on the unit. When you turn on the unit the UV violet color should show through the back fins of the case. If not then your UV light could be not working.
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The system that I have (model 10-0185) has a cartridge which consists of both a carbon block and a UV lamp. It is replaceable (part# 10-0186)
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The size of a uv clarifier will mainly depend on your pump size if you already have one. A 10 watt submersible uv is ok for a 650 gallon pond but you want to make sure you connect it will a pump that is 700 gph or less. If you waterfall feature requires a larger pump you can use a large uv clarifier. The pondmaster submersible 40 watt uv clarifier can be used with 1.5" tubing and a pump that is no more than 3,000 gph, it will work for ponds that are 6,000 gallons or less.
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Your question is not real clear to me. The pond master filter will do the filtering job for a pond of 250-300 gallons. If there is a lot of sunlight on the pond you Will still have an algae problem. A ultraviolet filter not chemicals is the solution for algae.
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Yes -- it is to an ultraviolet light that is a "tube" (water goes through the tube and the light bulb is encased). It's to help kill algae. Our light bulb is not part of the filter. However, we have had great success with this purchase. Hope this helps!