Coralife UV Sterilizer Help

[cccharliecc]

Ok, so I bought a used UV sterilizer and cleaned it up good with vinegar.
While cleaning it, I noticed in the main body part what looked to be rust or something. Take a look at the pictures and let me know what you guys think. What is it, and is it safe to use?

The person I bought it from used it for 4 years in his tank without any problems and did a triton test recently and no metals showed up in his testing.

What would you do?

 

[klesel]

Had the same thing happen I contacted coralife they sent be a whole brand new unit no cost and checked my new one nothing has rusted . I think it's when you put them in acid it causes the cheep reflector to rust !

 

[cccharliecc]

Was yours under warranty still?
This one is old!
I am gonna call them tomorrow.

 

[klesel]

No wasn't under warranty just contacted them telling them what happend .

 

[cccharliecc]

Sweet!
Thank for the info.

 

[klesel]

Yes sir good luck