Product Details
Clear Your Water with the Aqua UV Classic 57 Watt Clarifier and Sterilizer with Wiper
The Classic Series UV units with Wiper are ideal for ponds, aquariums, and water features. The Classic's rugged design features a layout built for quick installation and easy maintenance. This model includes a manual wiper mechanism that allows you to clear debris from the quartz sleeve quickly without dismantling your plumbing. Guaranteed to clear green pond water, this high-performance system offers the longest lamp life in the industry.
Sterilizer versus Clarifier Performance
When utilized as a complete water sterilizer, this ultraviolet unit eliminates green water and effectively controls floating bacteria. When used strictly as a water clarifier, it reduces single-celled algae blooms to keep mid-to-large sized systems beautifully clear.
- As a Sterilizer: Handles flow rates up to 3,200 GPH for freshwater setups from 1,500 to 3,000 gallons at up to a 30,000 microwatt per square centimeter end-of-life kill rate. For marine saltwater configurations, it handles flow rates up to 1,066 GPH for tank sizes up to 355 gallons at up to a 90,000 microwatt per square centimeter end-of-life kill rate. Note: Aqua Ultraviolet does not recommend utilizing Wipers with Salt Water and if utilized in this manner will void warranty on the Wiper parts.
- As a Clarifier: Controls green water in a freshwater environment up to 6,500 gallons at flow rates up to 3,250 GPH, assuming the water feature has 50% to 75% plant coverage or partial shade.
Official Manufacturer Specifications
- Inlet and Outlet Connections: 3/4" FPT x 3/4" FPT ports, including 3/4" barbed connectors.
- Physical Dimensions: Approximate profile measuring 20" Long x 6" High x 3-3/4" Wide.
- Maintenance Clearance: Wiper mechanism handle requires an approximate additional 13" of space for proper operation.
- Housing Design: Lightweight construction finished in a clean white color with an integrated quartz sleeve wiper.
- Electrical Requirements: 120V at 60Hz configuration with an approximate 0.48 Amp draw.
- Power Cord Length: Equipped with an approximate 8 foot heavy-duty power cable.
- Lamp Specifications: High-intensity 57 Watt single lamp setup with a dependable 14 month operational life span.
- Complete System Setup: Ready for out-of-box operation including the main housing body, manual wiper assembly, transformer, lamp, and protective quartz sleeve.
- Manufacturer Warranty: Limited lifetime warranty on the body, 1 year limited warranty on the transformer, and a 12-month prorated warranty on the ultraviolet lamp (excludes quartz sleeve). Please note: Aqua Ultraviolet does not recommend utilizing Wipers with Salt Water and if utilized in this manner will void warranty on the Wiper parts.
Note: This unit is engineered strictly for external deployment and must never be fully submerged in water.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is a sterilizer?
A. A sterilizer will eliminate green water, control bacteria, water-borne pathogens, and safely control fish disease.
Q. What is a clarifier?
A. As a clarifier, the single-celled algae in your pond will be reduced or eliminated.
Q. What is the difference between a sterilizer and a clarifier?
A. As a sterilizer, your Aqua UV system will keep your pond or aquarium water crystal clear. In addition, you will have the added benefit of bacterial control which helps keep your fish healthy and happy with less risk of disease. As a clarifier, your pond will still have a green tint to it unless you have 50% to 75% plant coverage or your pond is in full shade.
Q. How often should I change my lamp?
A. The lamp should be changed after 14 months of continuous use.
Q. Is this unit submersible?
A. No, this unit should never be submerged in water.
Q. Can this unit be used outdoors?
A. Yes, this unit is designed for both indoor or outdoor use.
Q. Does this UV unit include a pump and tubing?
A. No. Every pond layout is different, so it is difficult to include a one-size-fits-all pump and tubing kit.
Q. Do ultraviolet lights kill string algae or algae on the walls or liner?
A. No. Ultraviolet lights only kill single-celled algae that passes directly through the unit. It cannot control or eliminate string algae attached to your rocks or liner.
Q. What should I expect after my UV is installed?
A. If your Aqua Ultraviolet system is installed after your filtration system and is properly sized, your water should be clear in 3 to 5 days, and sometimes overnight. If installed before the filter, the water should clear within 7 to 10 days. The green algae attached to the sides and bottom of the pond will not disappear, as this is completely normal for a healthy ecosystem.
Q. Is there a difference between a black or white ultraviolet unit?
A. No. The color of the body does not alter the effectiveness or life expectancy of the unit. It is purely a personal aesthetic choice.
