Philips UV lamps offer many advantages:
– high output throughout the lamp’s lifetime
– consistent performance throughout the lamp’s lifetime (over 9,000 hours)
– very low mercury content of 5.5 mg
Characteristics:
– lamp life 9,000 hours (1 year)
– short-wave UV radiation with a peak at 253.7 nm (UVC) for effective bactericidal action
– the protective inner coating maintains the effectiveness of the UVC ray output over time
– the fittings are resistant to high temperatures and UV rays
– T8 (2 pins per side)
– pin spacing 13 mm
– lamp length 45 cm
– 25 W
Application:
– to neutralise bacterial contamination in water
– for use with well water, reverse osmosis systems and disinfection systems
What factors can affect the lamp’s proper functioning?
– Water hardness
– Iron
– The concentration of suspended matter in the water
For this reason, in some cases the following are required:
– Water softeners to reduce water hardness
– Iron removal systems
– Sediment filters
Warning
Ultraviolet product, Risk Group 3. These lamps emit high-power UV radiation, which can cause serious injury
to the skin and eyes. Avoid exposure of the eyes and skin to the unshielded product. Use only in an enclosed environment that
shields the user from the radiation.
