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Old 09-04-2008, 05:42 AM posted to rec.ponds.moderated
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Default How long does a UV clarifier take?


"lawr_1" wrote in message
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I'll have to see if I can find the pump flow, maybe it is too fast.
The bulb is clean, I removed and checked it yesterday, there was no
build up.

One issue I found... I cannot see any UV light. At the inlet and outlet
I have a section of clear pipe I have used to connect the outlet/inlet
to my pump/pond hose (it was too big for a standard garden hose size
and B&Q didnt have any adapters - I had to cut up my snorkel to make
it). So its night now, and I can bend the clear pipe connector down a
bit to look right into the UV clarifier outlet while the water is
flowing. It is completely dark, no light at all.

Yesterday I took the bulb out to look and it doesnt look like its
blown.

So could the bulb be faulty? Should I see UV light? I am not looking
long as I know its harmful.

If you cant see the light the only thing I can think of is my flow is
too fast.

Or am I expecting too much in 1 week? Should I give it more time?

Thanks for your replies.

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I had one that was bad right out of the box. It happens. They exchanged it
without a problem.
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rec.ponder since late 1996.
Zone 6. Middle TN USA
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