When to change UV or Ultra Violet Sterilizer or clarifier bulbs replacement

When to change UV or Ultra Violet Sterilizer or clarifier bulbs replacementWhen to change UV or Ultra Violet Sterilizer or clarifier bulbs replacement lamps or bulbs need to match supplier unit ...

Pond algae and green and murky pond water ... how to avoid it.

There is only one way to permanently solve your pond algae problem that causes green murky water especially in summer when weather is warmer and sunlight intensity greater. The problem is resolved by irradiating algae using ultra violet light rays ... replacement or spare UV bulbs and lights are esssential, Change about every 8000 hours. The quartz uniot only needs changing if you break it. But do keep it extremely clean for maximum ultra violet radiation effect on green pond algae

One important maintenance point has to be made.

The UV lamp or bulb inside the UV unit has to be replaced after about 8,000 hours use. This is every year at least in practice. This is a must because the lamp has exhausted its radiation capacity after this period.

For replacement bulbs and quartz tubes all USA makes click here

The best time to install a new UV bulb or lamp is early spring. If your pond starts to go green even if the 1-year is not up it is probably time to replace the lamp in your UV unit. If your pond remains green after installing a new lamp then remove the quartz tube and clean it to allow maximum UV intensity through the quartz tube. It may be a good idea to clean the tube when you replace the lamp anyway almost certainly it is covered in dead algae, calcium salts and so forth.

Ultra violet bulb action is repsonsible for doing the following in garden fish ponds .....

  • Gets Rid of Green Water - Guaranteed when sized correctly in conjunction with a pond bio filter
  • Kills Floating Algae / Eliminates "Pea-Soup"
  • Kills Bacteria & Parasites in Pond Water
  • Enhances Filtration
  • Designed for Outdoor Use
  • Lifetime Housing Warranty
  • Industry's Longest Lamp Life
  • 25 Year Leader in UV Innovation

For replacement bulbs and quartz tubes all USA makes click here ... the lamp or bulb inside an UV clarifier or sterilizer needs changing about every 8,000 hours of use (once per year approximately). This is important to realize to maintain a clear pond

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