How to install a uv lamp for pond?

The ultraviolet ray lamp, also called UV lamp, is a light bulb designed to send ultraviolet rays into a pool with the aim of destroying harmful bacteria for the species living in this aquatic environment. This fluorescent bulb allows, also thanks to its rays, the destruction of microorganisms harmful to phytoplankton. Thanks to the ultraviolet lamp, more green water in your pool . The greatest advantage of installing such a lamp in a basin is obtaining its sterilization, without causing the alteration of its properties.

The UV lamp, to be effective, must not be installed according to the rules governing the installation of ordinary lamps; it deserves to be done in accordance with a precise procedure. first of all, you have to choose the UV lamp that is as compliant as possible with your pool; then, he takes care of the other materials: are they of good quality, are they capable of doing the job effectively, what is their lifespan. there are so many questions that deserve to be asked prior to the actual installation of the equipment.

Choosing the right UV pond lamp

The success of the project begins with the choice of the lamp adapted to the project. For the choice of this lamp, it is necessary to take into account the quantity of water contained in the pond as well as its flow. It is also necessary to take into account the sunshine in the pool, the aquatic plants and the animal population (in order to get an idea of ​​the quantity of waste produced according to a given periodicity). In addition, it is useful to precisely determine the power of the lamp adapted to the pool. This is done thanks to a calculation which takes into account the volume of water contained in the basin associated with the necessary power of the lamp for a successful sterilization. It is recommended to provide 3 to 4 watts per m3 of water. Ultimately, the power of the lamp is important for the efficiency of the project.

It should be specified that as much the power of the bulb is important, as much the pump must be effective so as to be able to ensure the filtering of all the water of the basin in two hours.

The other equipment of the device.

Apart from the UV bulb, there are other pieces of equipment that make up the device. We can cite :

• Mechanical filters: these are pressure filters. Generally, they are made of polypropylene. It is inside these filters that the UV lamps are housed. Also, are they equipped with a rinsing tool. It allows them to be cleaned without much difficulty.
• A circulation pump : it is provided to ensure the filtering of the water in circulation. It is the circulation pump that returns the water above the UV bulb so that it is sterilized. Immersed, it therefore increases the sterilization of the pool water at the same time as the elimination of algae.
• Fittings: they connect the various elements of the equipment, in particular the submersion pump, to the device to be installed at the edge of the pool.

Check the status of hardware components

The pill market of materials of all kinds. However, there is no guarantee that you have the best equipment. This is why it is important to ensure that the equipment you have acquired is in good condition. The materials must be solid; they must also be reliable. In addition, the ease of their maintenance contributes to the quality of the tools. The choice of filters should also be made according to the type of pond that we have. The reason is simple.

Ponds that contain more than a certain volume of water require larger capacity filters. It would also be advantageous to favor filters that integrate a double possibility: mechanical filtration but also biological filtration. This has the advantage of improving the quality of the pool water without necessarily adding chemical materials. Filters are known to be very sensitive. It is therefore advisable to handle them with great delicacy. Follow the advice and recommendations provided in the user manual supplied with your equipment upon purchase.

One should not, either neglect to take into account, with the purchase of the lifespan of the filters. Even if they are designed to have a more or less long lifespan, it should be remembered that you have the right to buy a filter that you can use for at least 6 months or so. However, mishandling it can significantly reduce its lifespan. The same is true when it is not well maintained. For this reason, care must be taken to maintain them properly. This operation can be done periodically.
Once all these arrangements have been made, you can start by assembling your device.

The different stages of the installation of the device

The device is installed in series. It is advisable not to touch the UV bulb with your fingers. Use, therefore, a cloth to lift the UV lamp. Then take the joint. It will be necessary to successfully install it around the filtration tank. It is then that it will be necessary to strongly tighten the contour in order to make it waterproof. It is then necessary to place the transparent outlet connector. It will later make it possible to check the operation of the UV bulb. Once this step has been completed, it is time to make the pump functional. The operation will be done thanks to the installation of the pipes to be connected to the filtration pump. They will be useful for pumping water and evacuating it into the basin after treatment. This is the time to cover the filtration and immerse the pump in water. But before depositing the device at the edge of the basin. Let's go for the use of your UV lamp sterilization equipment.