- Can the UV be submerged?
- Does it matter which side is the inlet/outlet?
- How much pressure in PSI (pounds per square inch) can I put through the UV?
- I have the 25w UV and no 10" extension pipe came with my unit. Can I get one?
- Is a pre-filter required for the Gamma UV?
- My lamp flickers and turns off. How can I get a replacement?
- There is water in my quartz sleeve. Will this affect my UV?
- What flow rate is recommended if I am trying to control disease in my aquarium?
- What type of adhesive is recommended to secure the fittings on my Gamma UV?
- You recommend water testing the UV before putting it into use on my aquarium-what does that mean?
Can the UV be submerged?
The UV is not designed to be put inside of the water. It should be set up in a dry location along with the ballast.
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Does it matter which side is the inlet/outlet?
No it does not matter which side is the inlet/outlet.
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How much pressure in PSI (pounds per square inch) can I put through the UV?
A pump supplying no more than 15 PSI should be used with the gamma UV.
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I have the 25w UV and no 10" extension pipe came with my unit. Can I get one?
The 25w UV does not come with the 10" extension pipe because both it is only able to be used as a hang on with the aquarium in the horizontal position. The 10" extension pipe is designed for the 8w and 15w for vertical applications only.
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Is a pre-filter required for the Gamma UV?
With most aquarium related applications a pre-filter is not required, however with pond setups or with heavily fed or planted aquariums a pre-filter is recommended to prevent buildup of debris inside the Gamma that can reduce the efficiency of the UV sterilizer.
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My lamp flickers and turns off. How can I get a replacement?
Please contact your retailer to let them know you need a new lamp. They will be able to get any replacement parts you may need.
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There is water in my quartz sleeve. Will this affect my UV?
Yes, there should be no water in the quartz sleeve. You will want to make sure that the quartz sleeve has no cracks in it and that the socket is pushed about a 1/4" inside of the quartz sleeve. Water in the quartz sleeve can cause the lamp and ballast to go out premature.
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What flow rate is recommended if I am trying to control disease in my aquarium?
Each Gamma UV uses a minimum and maximum flow rate range. Higher flow rates are recommended for systems that are trying to control algae only, whereas the lower flow rate is recommended for controlling not only algae but pathogens and other potentially harmful pond and aquarium related organisms.
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What type of adhesive is recommended to secure the fittings on my Gamma UV?
PVC cement, particularly a thickened type, is required for UV's to secure the fittings into place.
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You recommend water testing the UV before putting it into use on my aquarium-what does that mean?
This means that you will want to connect a pump to the UV to push water through it to check for leaks-most people do this in a sink or with a bucket, but be sure not to submerge the UV under water.
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