UV light is effective against contaminants such as bacteria, viruses, mould spores, algae and other micro-organisms as it prevents growth and reproduction. If left untreated, these organisms remain in the water and produce a bio-film coating throughout the water system which harbours more bacteria and makes the water less safe to use or drink. Unlike chlorine or ozone treatments, UV does not create toxic substances or alter the taste and chemical properties of water.
This 55W UV unit with full WRAS approval is ideal for 3-4 bedroom family homes with no more than 2 bathrooms. They're also great for other light applications where the water quality is relatively good, but there is a bacteriological issue.
As a quick summary, the difference between the systems are as follow:
Altima – Basic system. Essentially comes with an LED to show it’s turned on.
Proxima – Upgraded system. Comes with display, alarms and countdown timer.
Maxima – Fully loaded. Comes with extra UV sensor and temperature sensor functionality.
The thing to remember in all this is that the system will function exactly the same way regardless of the system you have. The controller will turn the UV lamp on and monitor it. The functionality of the Proxima and Maxima systems are for ease of use and monitoring purposes. If in doubt, go for the Proxima system, they’re the most popular.
As you can see from the table, they will treat up to 42l/min or 2.5m³/hour and are fine to be left turned on for long periods (during periods of shutdown for example) but care will be needed when flow resumes, the heated water in the reactor will be quite hot.
This system comes with everything you need to fit and run it for the whole first year and is WRAS approved. The next thing you'll need to buy for the system is the lamp replacement that it'll need after the first year of operation.
This quartz sleeve offers a reliable fit for Wedeco Aquada 7/10 UV system. It's made with high-quality quartz to ensure a secure seal and maximum transparency, delivering intense, effective UV light.
This sleeve will fit the Aquada 7/10 Altima, Proxima and Maxima systems
Philips TUV 75W HO G75T8 ultraviolet lamp.
Used in Air and Water Disinfection systems.
Output – 75 watts.
Length – 1213 mm.
Cap – 2 pins.
Wavelength – 254 nm.
Life – 9000 hours.
Philips TUV 25W G25T8 ultraviolet lamp. Length – 451mm. Base – G13. Used for Air and Water Disinfection in Private Water Supplies, Air Conditioning and Pond UV Filters.
Philips TUV 25W G25T8.
25 watt Philips ultraviolet lamp.
For air and water treatment units.
Length (incl. pins) – 451mm.
Base – 2 pins.
Life – 9000 hours.
GPH810T5L/4 ultraviolet lamp.
Output – 39 watts.
Length – 810 mm.
Base – 4 pins.
Wavelength – 254 nm.
Life – 9000 hours
Powerful uv-c disinfection and pure protection against bacteria and viruses.
Also known as :
GPH810T5L/4 HA
GPH810T5L/4 LT
GPH810T5L/LS/39W
Philips TUV 36 T5 HO 75W 4P-SE.
Output – 75 watts.
Length – 853 mm.
Base – 4 pins.
Life – 9000 hours.
This Philips lamp can be used as a equivalent to :
Lightech GHO846T5L/4.
Fits into various uv systems including :
Pallas UV480 / UV028124
Sita UV480,80/2, 80/3, 80/4, 80/5
Spectrum Sabre SUV-S-57
Spectrum Sabre SUV-S-132
Spectrum Sabre SUV-S-132-2
Spectrum Sabre SUV-S-250-2
Wonder T529 / E-480 / W-480 / HC-480
Wonderlite F15 OR FC15 / T565
Wonderlite FC-24 or FS-24
