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  1. questionWhy do the openings oppose each other on the housing?
    Water flows in the path of least resistance. The opposed positioning of the inlet and outlet was designed for the mixing of water flowing through the chamber. To purchase, please visit The Energy SuperMarket
  2. questionDoes UV Clear work with traditional and alternative chemical feeders and generators?
    UV Clear works with chlorine and bromine generators, salt water generators, mineralizers, ionizers and with ozone generators for advanced oxidation. Chlorination is still widely used but, with the addition of UV Clear and low chlorine residual this system should be embraced by bathers that prefe ...
  3. questionWhat is the flow rate?
    A common industry benchmark is 90% kill on first pass for E-coli. A typical one HP pool pump can cycle about 4,200 gallons per hour (approx. 66gpm), with a head pressure of 60 ft. of water, or 26 psi. Based on these figures, one 15,000 unit per 15,000 gallons of pool capacity is recommended. To ...
  4. questionUV Clear Ultra Violet Pool Sanitizer Frequently Asked Questions
    What is Ultraviolet Light? Ultraviolet light is found in the electromagnetic spectrum between visible light and x-ray. The UV spectrum is arbitrarily subdivided into three bands: UV-A long wave [320-400 nanometers], UV-B medium wave [280-320nm], and UV-C short wave [100-320nm]. Ultraviolet ligh ...
  5. questionWill UV degrade chlorine?
    UV from the sun optimally degrades free chlorine in the UV-B [medium wave] wavelength around 290 nanometers. UV-C effectively degrades monochloramine [a disinfectant by product of chlorine]. Remember that UV Clear works in the UV-C or short wavelength found in the electromagnetic spectrum. To pu ...
  6. questionHow is the UV C system installed?
    The units are plumbed in-line or installed as a by-pass unit with the pool's filtration system. Install after the filter and before the heater. Head over to the Installation Page for a more detailed explanation. To purchase, please visit The Energy SuperMarket
  7. questionWhat are the features UV Clear Ultra Violet Pool/Spa Sanitizer?
    Polished stainless steel reflective interior for optimum UV-C output High reduction in combined chorine levels Stainless steel housing for durability Simplicity in design for easy installation and low maintenance Safety for swimmers and the environment No skin irritation Does not impart any ta ...
  8. questionIs the UV Clear Sanitizer safe for bathers and the environment?
    UV Clear does not emit chemicals into the water and does not impart taste or odor. We are setting an industry standard to help protect you and your loved ones from bacteria, viruses and germs without the skin and eye irritations most commonly found by overdosing your pool with chemicals. With UV ...
  9. questionWhat are the applications of the UV Clear Ultra Violet Pool/Spa Sanitizer?
    Designed for residential application Works with pools and spas For more information or to purchase, please visit The Energy SuperMarket
  10. questionWhat are the features and the specifications of the Philips UltraViolet Replacement Lamp for UV Clear?
    Product Models 40 watt lamp for UV Clear 15000 75 watt lamp for UV Clear 25000 75 watt x 2 lamps for UV Clear 50000 Product Features Single-ended lamps permit compact equipment and easy lamp replacement To purchase, please visit The Energy SuperMarket
  11. questionWhen do the lamps need to be replaced?
    The useful lamp life is 9,000 hours. If hardwired to the pump's automatic timer and operates for 8 hours daily, then the lamp should be replaced in 3 years. If the pump operates 12 hours daily, then replace the lamp in 2 years. If the lamp operates continuously, then replace the lamp in 1 ye ...
  12. questionWhy choose Philips replacement light to support your UV Clear Ultra Violet pool sanitizer system?
    Philips is renowned for innovation, efficiency and high quality. No other lamp manufacturer in the world can support you with lighting knowledge and skill that philips has built up during more than 100 years. UV-C treatment is not just for water disinfection. Philips has extensive experience in ...
  13. questionIs it easy to use and maintain UV Clear Systems?
    With UV Clear Systems, pool and spa owners' demands for simplicity are met. The quartz glass sleeve that shields the lamp from water needs to be cleaned once or twice a year. UV Clear Systems can offer peace of mind with continuous operation even when sanitizer residual levels fall below nor ...
  14. questionWhat is Ultraviolet Light?
    Ultraviolet light is found in the electromagnetic spectrum between visible light and x-ray. The UV spectrum is arbitrarily subdivided into three bands: UV-A long wave [320-400 nanometers], UV-B medium wave [280-320nm], and UV-C short wave [100-320nm]. Ultraviolet light has been used for over 60 ...
  15. questionHow does UV Clear Ultra Violet Pool/Spa Sanitizer work?
    Let's begin with your pool equipment. In order for your pool water to be cleaned it must be circulated. The pool pump is the source for circulating the pool water. The pump draws water from the pool and is directed to the filter. The filter does exactly what it is named for. It traps partic ...
  16. questionWhat are the benefits of the UV Clear Ultra Violet Pool/Spa Sanitizer?
    Reduces use of chemicals up to 70% Reliable disinfection that eliminates biological growth Easy installation and low maintenance Eliminates biological growth No more skin or eye irritation Does not add or form any gas unlike ozonators No problems for people with asthma or allergies 2 year l ...
  17. questionIs chlorine necessary for the UV Clear?
    Chlorine residual is necessary with the use of our system. The addition of UV Clear Systems to a chlorinated system will allow bathers to achieve a suitable level of sanitizing while using significantly less chlorine and additional chemicals. To purchase, please visit The Energy SuperMarket
  18. questionHow is UV-C different from ozone generators?
    The short wave UV-C band from the lamp provides a strong germicidal effect as water flows through the reactor chamber. Our systems do not form ozone. UV Clear Systems is cost effective, safe, easy to operate, easy to install, uses less components, is efficient and requires little maintenance or ...
  19. questionWhat are the specifications of the UV Clear Ultra Violet Pool/Spa Sanitizer?
    Technical Specifications Models 15000 25000 50000 Lamp Wattage 40 Watt 75 Watt 2x75 Watt UV-C [%]after 9,000 Hours 85% 80% 80% Max. Gallons 15,000 25,000 50,000 Max Pressure 120 Psi 120 Psi 120 Psi L" x W" 40" x 5" 40" x 5" 40" x 10" Flow Rate per Hour 2,400 gph 4,000 gph 5,300 gph Amperag ...
  20. questionHow do I install UV Clear Ultra Violet Pool/Spa Sanitizer?
    Fast and Easy Installation Install UV Clear on the return line after the water has passed through your filter and before water enters a pool heater and any chemical feeders and/or generator in a vertical position. To control the flow of pool water entering UV Clear install the unit in a closed ...