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FragOutpost · 03-08-2006, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Teeka01

This maybe a good topic for a chat.

Another good topic. But I'm no expert on uv.

FragOutpost · 03-08-2006, 10:51 PM

Mine just plugs in. No switch.

Teeka01 · 03-08-2006, 10:52 PM

how big of one is needed for 120 gallon tank? There is some good points to having one.

FragOutpost · 03-08-2006, 10:56 PM

I don't know for sure. I would guess around 20-30 watts.

D12monkey · 03-08-2006, 10:57 PM

I Have mine on a digital timer. I have a 25W uv. the Wattage output isn't as important as the flow that it receives.

FragOutpost · 03-08-2006, 10:58 PM

Very true. The important factors are how much flow it receives and the design/construction of the housing to maximize exposure time.

Teeka01 · 03-08-2006, 11:04 PM

So you want it to move slower thru the UV? Also where is the best place to plumb it in the system?I figure smaller holes for the water to enter from means slower rate. Or is this wrong?

D12monkey · 03-08-2006, 11:10 PM

I have mine plumbed into at the very end of my chiller line and both run off of a Mag 5 pump. So the flow is very low at the output side.

FragOutpost · 03-08-2006, 11:14 PM

You want a good rate of flow but in an efficient housing. You can plumb it into the return or into it's own closed loop with it's own pump if you want to run it on a timer.

Teeka01 · 03-09-2006, 06:12 AM

Thank you for all the info.