Installing a UV light after other water treatments is the best way to ensure that it effectively disinfects your water. This includes installing it after a water softener, as well as any other devices such as deionizers, filters, reverse osmosis, pressure tanks and pumps. It is also important to install a sediment prefilter before the UV system, as this will ensure that the water is clear enough for the UV light to contact and destroy dangerous microbes. In order to maximize the effectiveness of your UV light system, it is essential to take certain steps.
Firstly, it is important to replace the UV lamp every year or after 9,000 hours of use, whichever comes first. This is because if the lamp is not replaced, the ballast will work harder and harder to try to maintain the intensity of the ultraviolet wavelength. Furthermore, quartz covers are specially designed to be transparent to UV light and allow these UV-C rays to pass through. Most UV systems come equipped with an alarm that is triggered when the UV lamp stops emitting germicidal rays or the water stops disinfecting. If you have “hard” water (water high in magnesium and calcium), you'll most likely want to install a water softener in front of the UV water treatment system.
This is because certain contaminants in water can reduce the transmission of UV light through water, reducing the dose of UV radiation that reaches bacteria. Additionally, suspended particles are a problem because microorganisms buried within the particles are protected from UV light and pass through the unit unaffected. Finally, it is important to make sure that the UV water filtration system you install has the right flow rates for your home. This will ensure that your system is able to effectively disinfect your water and protect you from bacteria and diseases. To ensure that your UV light system works optimally, it is essential to take certain steps. This will ensure that your system maintains its effectiveness over time.
Secondly, if you have hard water, it is recommended that you install a water softener before your UV light system. This will help reduce any contaminants in your water that could reduce the transmission of UV light through your water. Finally, make sure that your system has the right flow rates for your home so that it can effectively disinfect your water.
