UV sterilizer from Home Depot? For Reef

[russells55]

Could I just use a UV sterilizer from Home Depot or one like this from Amazon that’s ment for your house?

VEVOR UV Light Water Purifier, 12GPM 55W 110V, with Extra 3 UV Lamps, 3/4" MNTP Inlet and Outlet, Sterilizer Filter for Whole House Water Purification https://a.co/d/7Aaf4TR

the plumbing and flow rates are easy

Thanks

 

[WalkerLovesTheOcean]

Could I just use a UV sterilizer from Home Depot or one like this from Amazon that’s ment for your house?

VEVOR UV Light Water Purifier, 12GPM 55W 110V, with Extra 3 UV Lamps, 3/4" MNTP Inlet and Outlet, Sterilizer Filter for Whole House Water Purification https://a.co/d/7Aaf4TR

the plumbing and flow rates are easy

Thanks

I don't see why not, a UV sterilizer advertised as a " water purifier" I don't think is any different than a aquarium UV light. I don't know. Someone else will probably be able to help more than me. Lol.

 

[russells55]

I’m looking to just help with ich in my 90 gal

Going with the “management “ approach for ich since it got past my quarantine somehow

Thanks

 

[musel101]

I didn’t even know they sold those over there. Let me know how it works out.

 

[TattooedReef27]

Hey that’s a find let me know as well please

 

[Reefer1978]

I would not use anything metal in saltwater, as it will very likely rust over time.

 

[56longroof]

Won't saltwater degrade the stainless over time? I'd be alot more comfortable using it it it had a plastic housing.

 

[WalkerLovesTheOcean]

I would not use anything metal in saltwater, as it will very likely rust over time.

That's true, I didn't think about that.

 

[Naekuh]

Could I just use a UV sterilizer from Home Depot or one like this from Amazon that’s ment for your house?

VEVOR UV Light Water Purifier, 12GPM 55W 110V, with Extra 3 UV Lamps, 3/4" MNTP Inlet and Outlet, Sterilizer Filter for Whole House Water Purification https://a.co/d/7Aaf4TR

the plumbing and flow rates are easy

Thanks

The device adopts 304 stainless steel

No... 304 will rust.
Even 316L which is marine grade will still rust over time.

There is a reason why our uv units are pvc / plastic.

 

[Fish Styx]

With a little ingenuity, you can DIY a new housing out of PVC for pretty cheap.

 

[Reefer1978]

With a little ingenuity, you can DIY a new housing out of PVC for pretty cheap.

Where do you get UV-resistant PVC and all the fittings?

AquaUV and Pentair are built from a UV-resistant PVC. Ask me how I know? A friend had one made from a bad batch, leaked within a year (UV light ate through the PVC).

 

[twentyleagues]

With enough time on it the uv resistant pvc will degrade too. I guess thats why it says resistant not proof.

 

[mfinn]

Could I just use a UV sterilizer from Home Depot or one like this from Amazon that’s ment for your house?

VEVOR UV Light Water Purifier, 12GPM 55W 110V, with Extra 3 UV Lamps, 3/4" MNTP Inlet and Outlet, Sterilizer Filter for Whole House Water Purification https://a.co/d/7Aaf4TR

Make sure it has the desired kill rate needed to kill ick.

 

[Fish Styx]

Where do you get UV-resistant PVC and all the fittings?

AquaUV and Pentair are built from a UV-resistant PVC. Ask me how I know? A friend had one made from a bad batch, leaked within a year (UV light ate through the PVC).

I wasn't aware of that. My Aqua UV looks like normal PVC. Good to know. He can use ABS instead. Though, as others have already noted, most materials will eventually degrade. Just some faster than others, I suppose.

 

[russells55]

Anyone know how fast stainless degrade in saltwater?
I wounded if the house UV options are an idea for something to run as needed say 1 month to control whatever issue
Then rinse and store.
Or is like 1 month of stainless or whatever metal they use being in a saltwater going to kill all my corals?

Wouldn’t leaching pvc be just as bad

 

[Reefer1978]

Anyone know how fast stainless degrade in saltwater?

Different alloys degrade at deferent speed. Home use systems most likely degrade quickly as they are not meant for SW use.

I wounded if the house UV options are an idea for something to run as needed say 1 month to control whatever issue
Then rinse and store.
Or is like 1 month of stainless or whatever metal they use being in a saltwater going to kill all my corals?

Why risk it considering there are cheap Aquarium UVs on the market?

Wouldn’t leaching pvc be just as bad

Define "just as bad"? Also what does your PVC leach that you are worried about?

 

[russells55]

Anyone have a good uv to recommend for short term use then

 

[twentyleagues]

Anyone have a good uv to recommend for short term use then

A "good" uv or a cheap uv? I dont think they can be both. I have a Pentair 40w it wasnt both new but I got it used replaced the quartz sleeve and seals it came with an extra bulb. So that checked both off for me. Just be careful and make sure whatever you get will not corrode or deteriorate in sw.

 

[JayM]

Out here in SoCal, I often see free hot tubs available and have often wondered if a UV sterilizer from one could be re-purposed for reef tank use.

Thoughts?

 

[mfinn]

Out here in SoCal, I often see free hot tubs available and have often wondered if a UV sterilizer from one could be re-purposed for reef tank use.

Thoughts?

Would have to rated for saltwater