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Lifegard Aquatics 40 Watt UV Sterilizer QL-40
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Lifegard Aquatics 40 Watt UV Sterilizer QL-40

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Model # : QL-40 Dimensions: 34.5" X 7" X 4.75" Max Flow Rate: Up to 1500 GPH Maint. Clearance: 64.5" The radiation from ultraviolet light at 2537 angstroms provided inside the Rainbow Lifegard/Pentair Aquatics Ultraviolet Sterili...
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Model # : QL-40
Dimensions: 34.5" X 7" X 4.75"
Max Flow Rate: Up to 1500 GPH
Maint. Clearance: 64.5"

The radiation from ultraviolet light at 2537 angstroms provided inside the Rainbow Lifegard/Pentair Aquatics Ultraviolet Sterilizer exerts a lethal effect on micro-organisms. UV light alters genetic material within the cells, which interrupts respiration. UV light, when used properly, is extremely beneficial in destroying disease causing pathogens as they pass through the unit. UV sterilization is an effective method of disease control.

Four major factors affect the percent kill of free-floating micro-organisms by UV radiation:
  1. Size of organisms.
  2. Radiation level.
  3. The extent to which UV rays penetrate the water.
  4. Contact time in which the micro-organism is exposed to the UV radiation.
Pure hard quartz material in the bulb dramatically increases UV output compared to other conventional bulbs of equal wattage.

Bulb changing is the easiest in the industry. Simply slide the old bulb out and slide the new bulb in. No need to shut down the filter system or turn off the pump. Bulb and ballast connect together with a single 4 pin connector. UV radiation levels can be increased by slowing down the flow rate or increasing the total wattage in the system.

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Specifications

Model # : QL-40
Dimensions: 34.5" X 7" X 4.75"
Max Flow Rate: Up to 1500 GPH
Maint. Clearance: 64.5"

Plumbing Note: 8W, 25W, and 40W models have 1-1/4" Slip Inlet Ports and 1" Slip Outlet Ports. 80W units have 1-1/4" Slip Inlet and Outlet Ports. 120W, 160W, 240W units have 1-1/2" Slip Inlet and Outlet Ports.

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Manufacturer`s Warranty: 1 year from date of purchase.

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Rainbow Lifegard Ultraviolet Sterilizer Modules

WattMax gphDimensionsFittings
82404-3/4" x 7-1/2" x 17"1-1/4" slip in, 1" slip out
or 3/4" FPT
257604-3/4" x 7-1/2" x 26-3/4"1-1/4" slip in, 1" slip out
or 3/4" FPT
401,5004-3/4" x 7-1/2" x 34-1/2"1-1/4" slip in, 1" slip out
or 3/4" FPT
803,00040-1/4" x 14-1/2" x 7"1-1/4" FPT
1204,50040-1/4" x 18-1/2" x 6-1/2"1-1/2" FPT

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Lifegard Aquatics 40 Watt UV Sterilizer QL-40 Reviews

"Great Product" - Product Review by Susan Ajimine (Posted on 1/29/12)
Rating
Excellent!

Comments: I like this unit so well, I am going with two 120W units for my big tank upgrade.

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"Caught Fire Dont Buy" - Product Review by Michael Antoniou (Posted on 1/24/12)
Rating
Unsatisfactory

Comments: Came home to find my fish room covered in soot. At first i thought it might have been user error but then saw this happened to others. Dont buy unless you want your house to burn down...

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"Great UV unit" - Product Review by Scott Colston (Posted on 6/23/11)
Rating
Excellent!

Comments: Very nice unit that is easy to install into your system.
<br />Pros:
<br />Handles a lot of water so you can run a larger pump.
<br />Easy to replace bulb.
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<br />Cons:
<br />Would be nice to have treaded fittings into the unit and not slip fittings. This way you could transfer it out to another system.
<br />Unit is very tall and must be run upright which could be a problem.

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"missing piece" - Product Review by Sherri Moore (Posted on 3/29/11)
Rating
Great!

Comments: I think that I am missing a piece.

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"Improved wiring" - Product Review by Melanie Nau (Posted on 9/25/10)
Rating
Average

Comments: My last QL 40 caught on fire and burst into flames at the top where the rubber cap had come loose. The new version's cap is screwed on and perhaps a response to the older version's design flaw!

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"handle with care" - Product Review by Danny Jankowski (Posted on 7/18/10)
Rating
Below Average

Comments: This product works very well but be very careful as water has a tendency of leaking in to the electrical and shorting unit out

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"Works Well" - Product Review by John Obeck (Posted on 7/1/10)
Rating
Great!

Comments: Pros:
<br />Works as advertised
<br />Can Be Ganged with other products
<br />Easy to plumb
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<br />Cons:
<br />Very Tall unit
<br />Vertical Installation only
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<br />Has helped a great deal with my algae problem. A good unit, but be sure to preplan your installation. If I had it to do over again I would seriously consider a horizontal unit.

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