I have two Pentair 40w UV sterilizers. The units are identical purchased 3 months apart. They are about 2 years old and the bulbs were replaced 6 months ago. Everything works great and made my tanks crystal clear and disease free. I've torn them apart for pictures and will package the bulb...
I'm looking to get a UV for a 120g +sump to preventatively curb disease. It seems the 3 choices people talk about are pentair, aqua ultraviolet, or lifeguard.
From reviews I've seen the pentair degrades after not even a year and starts exposing uv to the open room which seems very not ideal. The...
Question for this running a Pentair 40w sterilizer AND running it for algea and bacteria purposes. What pump are you using to get the recommended 943gph to 1574gph? I'm running a pump that's rated for 2700gph, but between the head preasure and five 90° elbows I'm only getting 454gph at 100%...
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I am currently setting up my Cade 1200 (135g Total) Mixed Aqua Cultured Reef with SPS focus and I am shopping around for a UV setup. I would like to tackle parasites mostly but have the ability with a DC pump to hit algae if needed. See my signature for the build.
I've seen all the...
I am doing my sump plumbing and was hoping that someone with a Pentair 40w Smart UV sterilizer could tell me the measurement from the center of the input to the center of the output. I have been searching for days for this measurement and there is nothing online or on their website. My tank just...
This thing is a monster. Quartz sleeve is in good shape. Will need a bulb. $37 on amazon. You may be able to find it lower. Quartz sleeve is $39 on amazon. Only showing it in case damage were to occur in shipping. $260 shipped. With buying new bulb you get the Emperor (now Pentair) 40w...