U/V Light (Ultra-Violet) System

Description:

The UV Light (Ultra-Violet) process is a practical means of disinfection for a whole house treatment system. This system will effectively destroy potentially harmful viruses and bacteria. The U/V radiation causes a cross-linking within an organism’s DNA that is disruptive enough to inactivate the cell.

Water Problems This System Treats:

This system is designed specifically to treat bacteria.

How It Works:

The U/V water-disinfection system consists of one or more ultra-violet lamps enclosed in a quartz sleeve. Ultra-violet lamps produce electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength of 2537 angstroms. The lamps are similar to fluorescent lamps, but they contain no phosphorescent coating on the inside of the tube to convert the ultra-violet radiation to visible light. The quartz sleeve surrounding each lamp protects it from the cooling action of the water, since the lamps must maintain a certain level of heat to produce the necessary killing intensity.

Required Media:

This system is unique in that it only requires a special light-bulb rather than media like the majority of other water treatment systems. The light bulb will need to be replaced approximately once each year because it will lose strength over time therefore reducing its effectiveness.

Home Installation Location:

If there are multiple water treatment systems required, the U/V Light is always the last in the treatment process. It should be installed as close to the pressure tank as possible. It is flexible enough to be installed in the crawl space, garage, or a utility closet within the home.

Maintenance:

McLean Engineering should visit your home annually to replace the light-bulb and to examine the system to ensure that it is working properly. Additionally, water properties can change over time. We will always conduct a water test at the annual service call to ensure that we are providing you the appropriate water treatment system. This annual water test will not test for bacteria but it can if our customer requests it.

System Specifications:

Approximately 3’ x 8”