Does the water go through the UV light first? Otherwise, I think the filters would become "biocoated" and contaminated with bacteria.
1715199
The whole point is to have clean water stored in tank.of course it goes to uv and through filters and stored in tank.the water is warm in first 10 minute of running, that's the bad part
1715200
The UV on this type system must be last. If it were not the many impurities in the water that the other filters remove would coat the UV chamber and render it almost useless. If you are on a very good water system and are worried about ridding the water of any bacteria acquired in delivery to your home there are some whole house UV systems available but all have pre-filter requirements.
201340
It is out of the water next to the filter. It is very simple to hook up. There is the inflow line and the out flow line to the filter. Plug it in and you are done. Our water was green. We live in the desert where it gets over 120 degrees in the summer. This UV light cleaned and cleared our water in three days. It is still clear a year later. I highly recommend this product.
1209012
Absolutely not. This is a filter, not a water purification unit. Does not remove any bacteria.
70600
My system had that same bad taste and odor. I even flushed the system many times and unplugged the UV lamp and still had the same outcome. The water tasted fine after many flushes, but returned to the same bad taste/smell after a few days EVERY time. Even with the UV lamp unplugged. I believe there is something toxic in the tank and have gotten rid of this system. Good luck.
244767
No as you need a pond pump connected to it to get the water moving thru the uv filter
1520352
The bad taste is only if you did not follow the directions and purge the system correctly. If you are a manly man like myself this may be an issue. If you follow the directions and don't do what so many of us do then the water is amazing.... Truly... I have had mine now for 3 years without an issue. Several bypassed the UV because it was heating the water when it sat in the system for a long time. The newer system and the sensor they were nice enough to send to previous customers, has fixed it from heating the water because it now turns on and off. This makes it an on demand type of thing.
1922929
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
1304572
Hmm... it may be something with your pack. I've never experienced this with these filters before (i've ordered them 3 times). I do get an oily film on the surface when I add a water conditioner - but it doesn't sound like you are adding that to your water. I'd recommend trying to get in touch with the company for a replacement - sounds like you may have a bad set of filters.
917551
Yep. They just create a large surface area for the bennificial bacteria to live on. They are pretty large though. Make sure you measure your filter and get the right size for your specific application.
274894
I'm assuming that it is dependent on the volume of water that passes through the filter. I haven't actually tested it.
703992
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.
2277845
No - they are not ruined. Let them air dry in the sun and the chlorine will dissipate. Tap water is only 1ppm Cl so once they are in your filter and constantly being flushed with your pond water the chlorine level will drop to zero (if not already zero after drying) and bacteria will still afix and grow to them.
645061
Generally polarizer filters do NOT filter UV light, however some series of polarizers from some producers actually do. It is best to check the filter specs and description carefully to make sure.
2207598
The water flows gently through the machine to give the UV light time to kill the bacteria and algae....
2030470
i'm not sure, it doesn't mention anything about UV filters anywhere on the box.
1922076
I will be very honest with you, this unit I got, the UV light shorted out or burned out. But they replaced the whole unit for me. However, I did not get the same one with the UV in it. So I have never replaced the bulb! I had no problems with the company & recieving my replacement filter. I don't know if this helped you or not.
578295
Hi Michael -- I'm sorry but I don't know, since we use filtered water -- so I don't use the filters at all.