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Hi All,
I have a pentair smart uv 40w running about 600GPH flow for a 220 gallon plus reef tank. Ive owned the unit for about 3 years now and have changed the bulb and glass sleeve twice. It seems to work with out issue until month week when i walked into my garage and saw that it was glowing. looks like the casing is thinning out. The bulb isnt broken or the sleeve. I spoke to pentair and the rep has never come across this issue before. They also said they have a branding issue so they cant sell any replacment parts. Just wondering if anyone has come across this in the past and if i should just toss the unit or is it safe to continue to use. Its been shut off for a few weeks and the section that is see through is pretty much still soft to the touch.
I have a pentair smart uv 40w running about 600GPH flow for a 220 gallon plus reef tank. Ive owned the unit for about 3 years now and have changed the bulb and glass sleeve twice. It seems to work with out issue until month week when i walked into my garage and saw that it was glowing. looks like the casing is thinning out. The bulb isnt broken or the sleeve. I spoke to pentair and the rep has never come across this issue before. They also said they have a branding issue so they cant sell any replacment parts. Just wondering if anyone has come across this in the past and if i should just toss the unit or is it safe to continue to use. Its been shut off for a few weeks and the section that is see through is pretty much still soft to the touch.