UV Sterilizers

Veng68 · #1 02-16-2009, 11:10 PM

Pentair (formerly Rainbow Lifeguard) has a pretty good reputation.

Cheers,
Vic

aquatechy · #2 02-22-2009, 04:36 PM

Lance,

First, I should tell you this: A UV should only be augmenting your existing filtration. Dont rely on it as a miracle solution. That being said, UV's are an excellant way to get rid of free-floating microbes, parasites etc, and are extremely effective if used properly. The user before that said that he/she still got alot of ick before with a UV probably made some sort of error. Here's my advice: get one. They're really helpful. Go as large as you can, as larger is better. And dont push more than 25-30 gph per watt UV.

Drop me a line if you need more advice.
Good luck!

aquatechy · #3 02-22-2009, 04:42 PM

Hi Lance,

forgot to mention, AQUA UV and PENTAIR LIFEGUARD are excellant choices. Pick the one you have easy access to spare parts for (bulbs, sleeves, o-rings etc.)

Lance · #4 02-22-2009, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aquatechy

Lance,

First, I should tell you this: A UV should only be augmenting your existing filtration. Dont rely on it as a miracle solution. That being said, UV's are an excellant way to get rid of free-floating microbes, parasites etc, and are extremely effective if used properly. The user before that said that he/she still got alot of ick before with a UV probably made some sort of error. Here's my advice: get one. They're really helpful. Go as large as you can, as larger is better. And dont push more than 25-30 gph per watt UV.

Drop me a line if you need more advice.
Good luck!

Thanks for the advice. I've had a 25 watt sterilizer lent to me, so I will see how well it works.