Aqua Ultraviolet Classic Series UV w/ Wiper: Aquarium UV Sterilizers

*	Rugged inline UV units for freshwater or marine aquariums

*	Kill green free-floating algae & microorganisms with UV light

*	14 month UV lamp life maintains aquarium water quality longer

Powerful, professional UV's each handle a wide range of aquarium sizes for versatile use. Aqua Ultraviolet Classic Series UV w/ Wiper is designed for higher flow rates allowing use as an aquarium sterilizer or clarifier simply by adjusting the flow rate. Combined with the industry's longest lasting UV lamps, the result is a reliable, chemical-free solution to cleaner, clearer aquarium water!

When used as a sterilizer, Aqua Ultraviolet Classic Series UV w/ Wiper destroys harmful bacteria and protozoa to safely control aquarium fish disease. As a clarifier, each UV unit quickly clears up unsightly green water so you enjoy crystal-clear aquarium water with minimal effort. Built-in quartz sleeve wiper allows easy cleaning of quartz sleeve to ensure optimum UV transmission without interrupting operation.

Easy to install and maintain Aqua Ultraviolet Classic Series UV w/ Wiper is ideal for freshwater, marine or reef aquariums. Ruggedly designed for indoor AND outdoor use, these tough UV units are also great clarifiers for ponds and water features. Performance is guaranteed when sized, installed and operated according to manufacturer instructions.

How Ultraviolet Works
UV is a proven dependable method for controlling algae, bacteria and protozoa. The ultraviolet lamp emits a germicidal ray that alters or disrupts the DNA or RNA of single celled organism. By properly implementing an Aqua Ultraviolet system inline, these organisms can be eradicated effectively without any harmful residuals.

Specifications

Model	Aquarium Size Fresh/Saltwater	Inlet/Outlet	Dimensions
8W	5-200 / 70	3/4" FPT	3-3/4" W x 17-7/8" long
15W	200-500 / 75	3/4" FPT	3-3/4" W x 17-7/8" long
25W	500-1,200 / 150	3/4" FPT	3-3/4" W x 21-7/8" long
40W	1,200-2,000 / 325	3/4" FPT	3-3/4" W x 38-3/4" long
57W	1,500-3,000 / 355	3/4" FPT	3-3/4" W x 21-7/8" long
80W	2,200-4,400 / 600	2" Slip	16-1/2" W x 38-3/4" long
114W	2,200-4,400 / 700	3/4" FPT	16-1/2" W x 21-7/8" long
120W	4,400-6,000 / 900	2" Slip	21-3/8" W x 38-3/4" long

Features:

Rugged Design - Created for maximum flow rates and designed for indoor/outdoor use.
EZ Twist Cap - Allows quick and easy quartz sleeve maintenance.
Clear Quartz Cap -Glow tells you your UV lamp is ON.
Quick Release Tee - Allows quick release and easy install of unit.
Quartz Sleeve - Highest quality quartz allows for 99.9% transmission rate.
Wiper - Allows easy cleaning of quartz sleeve to optimize UV transmission.

Downloadable Aqua Ultraviolet Classic UVs w/ Wiper Manual PDF (all models).
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Freshwater UV Sizing Chart

	Used as a Sterilizer*		Used as a Clarifier**
UV Unit	Gallons	gph	Gallons	gph
8W	5-200	642	1,500	1,000
15W	200-500	700	2,000	1,800
25W	500-1,200	1,200	4,000	2,000
40W	1,200-2,000	2,900	6,000	3,000
57W	1,500-3,000	3,200	6,500	3,250
80W	2,200-4,400	3,678	9,000	4,500
114W	2,200-4,400	3,900	9,500	4,500
120W	4,400-6,000	4,080	12,000	6,500

* When used as a Sterilizer, the unit will eliminate green water AND control bacteria.
** When used as a Clarifier, the unit will control green water in a freshwater environment that has 50% to 75% plant coverage and partial shade.

Saltwater UV Sizing Chart

UV Unit	Gallons	30,000 µw/cm2 gph	45,000 µw/cm2 gph	60,000 µw/cm2 gph	75,000 µw/cm2 gph	90,000 µw/cm2 gph
8W	70	642	428	321	256	214
15W	75	700	466	350	280	233
25W	150	1,200	800	600	480	400
40W	325	2,900	1,930	1,450	1,160	967
57W	355	3,200	2,133	1,600	1,280	1,066
80W	600	3,678	2,452	1,839	1,471	1,226
114W	700	3,900	2,600	1,950	1,560	1,300
120W	900	4,080	2,720	2,040	1,632	1,360

Reef Tanks -A UV rated in the 30,000-45,000 columns is ideal for the reef environment. UV's rated at higher kill rates will destroy the planktonic food supply for the reef.
Marine Fish Tanks (no reef or live rock) - A UV rated in the 75,000 and 90,000 columns will be the most effective at controlling fish diseases.

Note: GPH numbers are based on an assumption of water flow turning over tanks volume three to five times per hour.

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