Upgrading aquaUV 25w to 57w?

[Derrick0580]

Can someone post a link to a reliable compatible transformer that I’m not paying extra for the aqua uv sticker on it? Also has anyone had good luck with any other brand of bulbs? I have seen them as low as $22 but not a lot of reviews on generic bulbs!

 

[blaxsun]

I stick with the AquaUV bulbs and components.

 

[Malcontent]

I'm using those $22 57 W bulbs right now. Also converted my old 25 W to 57 W.

 

[Derrick0580]

I'm using those $22 57 W bulbs right now. Also converted my old 25 W to 57 W.

Did u buy an aqua uv transformer? My dilemma is that my return pump is a vectra s2 which is 1400 gph. Its on a planet 120 gallon, and the return line is ran to a T, one to one return and the other through the 25 w uv then back to the other return. The 25 watt is rated for 400 gph vs 1066 gph for the 57 watt. With it being T’d i doubt i can achieve 1066, which in my opinion only allows better parasite control. I always kill the uv when i stop my return pump, is there any reason I can’t upgrade using my current setup?