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How do you tell if UV bulb is working?
For most residential UV lamps, the elapsed time is about 9000 hours, or one year of continuous use. After this time, you may very well still see the blue glow. Again, that’s more a sign that the lamp is still getting power and not an indication that your water is fully inactivated.
Do UV lights burn out?
Unlike regular light bulbs, UV Lamps do not burn out – they solarize. This means that over time they reduce in their light wave intensity to about 60\% of what a new UV lamp provides. This point is reached usually after one year, or 9000 hours, of continuous use.
Do UV bulbs stop working?
Typically, a UV lamp being used primarily to disinfect the air circulating through a home or small office should be replaced every 9000 hours or approximately every 12 months. After the first year, all UV lamps by their fundamental design will have lost nearly half of their germicidal effectiveness.
How long does a UV light last?
about 9000 hours
Typically, an Ultraviolet or UV lamp lasts 12 months or about 9000 hours of use. The light stays lit longer than 12 months but after one year of use it’s ability to kill bacteria will slowly diminish and it will no longer kill bacteria, leaving your family vulnerable.
How often should you replace a UV bulb?
every 12 months
We recommend changing your UV germicidal light at least every 12 months to maintain a clean, healthy environment. Lamp life is generally 6 to 12 months for most brands. You can expect to spend $10 to $60 per year for new lamps depending on whether you have a 1 lamp or 2 lamp system in place.
Why does my UV bulb keep blowing?
If your UV Sterilizer is blowing filaments, I suggest cleaning the UV very carefully and inspecting for moisture. If no moisture is found, likely your electronic ballast has shorted as this will also result in a blown filament (moisture causes a temporary short).
Why is my UV lamp flashing?
Only 2 things make a bulb flash when off, an incompatible dimmer, or an incompatible light switch. AKA the power is not completely cut when off. Normally its is a problem with a dimmer or light up wall switch.
How do you maintain UV light?
UV Lights: What Kind of Maintenance Is Required?
- Keep lamps free of dust that diminishes the potency of ultraviolet emissions by wiping them every six months with a clean cloth.
- Avoid touching UV lamp surfaces. Fingerprints contain oil that diminishes UV output and may cause the lamp to heat unevenly.
Does UV light go before or after filter?
Generally, the better, and most common, placement is right after the filter. In fact, a lot of the biological filters (that have a uv light built in) place this uv light after the filter itself. There are a couple of good reasons for this: The uv light works more efficiently when the water flowing along it is clearer.