In general a germicidal UV lamp is best installed direction prior to the pool heater. This is contrary to most peripheral sanitizer / oxidizer systems which all have to go downstream from the heater to avoid damaging it. In this case, the UV lamp actually destroys the chlorimaines which ARE chlorine and to incrementally damage pool heaters. So you install the UV lamp upstream from the heater, downstream from the pump and filter, and it works to protect your heater directly in addition to improving your pool water quality and lowering your annual chlorine demand. Here is another link to my website with some available UV systems and information about how to pick one: www.swimmingpoolsteve.com/pages/pool-uv.html
@andyh8239 it consumes some chlorine as part of iperation, yes, but net annual total will be a reduction in the amount of chlorine and subsequent chemical adjustments you need to add.
Get to the point! I'm only going to live 80 to 90 years, do I need this for my pool and how much does it cost, I've only a minute to know here cause there are too many UA-cam vids to watch, extra words and small talk are a waste of peoples time
Thanks Steve for the informative video. I added a Hayward Hydrapure UVO3 to my pool this year. I highly recommend.
Very well presented Steve. Fully agree.
Also AOP.
What is the best sanitizer system for this?
Sounds cool, Steve. Are these installed in-line with an inground pool pump? Any resources on how they're installed or where they fit in a system?
In general a germicidal UV lamp is best installed direction prior to the pool heater. This is contrary to most peripheral sanitizer / oxidizer systems which all have to go downstream from the heater to avoid damaging it. In this case, the UV lamp actually destroys the chlorimaines which ARE chlorine and to incrementally damage pool heaters. So you install the UV lamp upstream from the heater, downstream from the pump and filter, and it works to protect your heater directly in addition to improving your pool water quality and lowering your annual chlorine demand. Here is another link to my website with some available UV systems and information about how to pick one: www.swimmingpoolsteve.com/pages/pool-uv.html
oh man, one more thing to think about with my paint and pad relocate project!
Salt water pools need this as well, correct?
This information does apply to a salt chlorine pool just as much as a traditional chlorine pool, yes.
It sounds like the ideal solution for most pool owners?
@@l0I0I0I0 it sure does!
Is UV helpful because it produces OZone? Why not just produce OZone?
Sunlight (UV) Breaks down Chlorine, so add CYa. Then.... Add a UV light? And this isnt harming the Chlorine eh.
@andyh8239 it consumes some chlorine as part of iperation, yes, but net annual total will be a reduction in the amount of chlorine and subsequent chemical adjustments you need to add.
This is UVc so has virtually no effect on chlorine. But it does help chlorine so actually adds a net gain. It delivers quality to the water.
Get to the point! I'm only going to live 80 to 90 years, do I need this for my pool and how much does it cost, I've only a minute to know here cause there are too many UA-cam vids to watch, extra words and small talk are a waste of peoples time
@@sybo10 try tik tok