Ultraviolet Sterilization

Ultraviolet radiation in the 200-300 nanometer (nm) range is extremely effective in killing microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, algae and molds. A low pressure, mercury arc germicidal lamp, produces ultraviolet light or radiation. This type of lamp emits about 90% of its radiation energy at 254nm. By coincidence, this is very close to the peak of the germicidal effectiveness curve of (264nm), the most lethal wavelength to microorganisms. When microorganisms are exposed to the UV light the UV radiation alters their DNA, disabling them from reproducing or even destroying them. Your Emperor Aquatics, Inc. UV Sterilizer will function without altering the PH or chemical make-up of your garden pond water. Also, the UV filter unit will not adversely affect the fish or beneficial nitrifying bacteria. This UV Sterilizer will not affect filamentous algae (string algae) either, due to the fact that it never travels through the UV.

• Watertight Design
  resists failure due to water damage, isolates the skimmer water from the UV's electrical hardware.



• Quartz Sleeve
  thermally protects the lamp, increasing UV-C Output by as much as 70%. Isolates electrical hardware and lamp
  from water.



• 26 Foot Power Cord
  features a remote power supply, isolating it from inside the skimmer box.



• 13 Month UV Lamp
  provides 9,000 hours of useful lamp life.

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