Brand new Lifequard Aquatics QL-25 - 25wt UV sterilizer Unit

[vetteguy53081]

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[vetteguy53081]

 

[52728299]

Hey man I just received one of these sterilizers. I'm having trouble finding info on it and was hoping to ask you questions qbout it if you don't mind.

1. I want to use the 3/4" bushings, do I need to use pvc glue to attach them to the uv?

2. It will be used on a 100g system, what sort of flow would I be wanting to run through it? Mostly wanting to keep parasite numbers down, and plan on using a separate pump to just loop it in/out of sump.

I know all sterilizers have different flow needs so was hoping you may know. Thank you

 

[vetteguy53081]

Hey man I just received one of these sterilizers. I'm having trouble finding info on it and was hoping to ask you questions qbout it if you don't mind.

1. I want to use the 3/4" bushings, do I need to use pvc glue to attach them to the uv?

2. It will be used on a 100g system, what sort of flow would I be wanting to run through it? Mostly wanting to keep parasite numbers down, and plan on using a separate pump to just loop it in/out of sump.

I know all sterilizers have different flow needs so was hoping you may know. Thank you

I never used unit but know it very well when I ran my pet store
Sicce 2.0 or 3.0 will work well but use a shut off valve for flow control if/when needed
I would not use pvc glue unless you plan on keeping unit long term

 

[52728299]

Thank you. I'd rather not glue it either but the bushings just slip in and didn't know if there was potential for leaks. I was hoping my current 400gph pump will work for it but if it needs higher flow I will

I never used unit but know it very well when I ran my pet store
Sicce 2.0 or 3.0 will work well but use a shut off valve for flow control if/when needed
I would not use pvc glue unless you plan on keeping unit long term

 

[vetteguy53081]

Thank you. I'd rather not glue it either but the bushings just slip in and didn't know if there was potential for leaks. I was hoping my current 400gph pump will work for it but if it needs higher flow I will

That pump should be fine- you don’t want fast flow but not too slow either
You want subtle flow through the column