Autark installation

A UV-C disinfection system is always the last link in a water treatment chain, as the path to the extraction point should be kept as short as possible. In particular, water filters offer ideal conditions for colonization by bacteria. The freshly disinfected water would therefore become contaminated again if it were to continue through the drinking water circuit after passing through the UV-C system. Pressure tanks should also always be installed before the UV-C systems.

A lifetime monitoring is recommended for all users who do not keep the system permanently switched on. A lamp change every 10,000 hours is recommended, as the manufacturer does not guarantee the performance, i.e., the amount of UV-C radiation dose necessary for safe disinfection, beyond that.

The UV system should be permanently switched on for various technical reasons:
1.) The UV system takes about 1 minute to reach full power.
2.) Igniting the lamp requires about as much energy as operating it for two hours.
3.) Each on and off cycle shortens the lifespan.

The correct sizing of the systems is not based on the maximum daily consumption but on the expected maximum peak rate and therefore depends on the performance of the pump.

It should be noted that power supplies with pulsed voltage should not be used, as this can cause irreparable damage to the system.

Yes, that is possible. However, it is always recommended to use a battery to ignite the lamp. In addition, a solar controller should always be used.

No, we recommend flow reactors, as this precisely defines the maximum distance between the water to be disinfected and the UV-C lamp. A tank disinfection system can only ensure complete disinfection if it has a previously calculated circulation. Furthermore, flow reactors are significantly more efficient.