Guaranteed Replacement Ultraviolet (UV) Bulb - 11.29 Inch Length Lamp - Worry Free Performance for 1 Year
The Ushio - G14T5L/4P Germicidal UV Light Bulb has a diameter of 15.5mm and a UV output of 3W. With an average lifespan of 8000 hours, the germicidal UV light bulb runs on .400A current. With a length of 287mm, the 14 watt UV lamp is best used to inactivate and kill bacteria, molds, protozoa, viruses and yeasts.
Many people also believe that this system provides a safe solution against microorganisms such as cryptosporidium and giardia that are resistant to chlorine. What more, UV system is an environmentally friendly alternative to chlorine disinfection. The low-pressure mercury arc lamps are known to emit energy at 254 nm wavelength and this energy reacts photo-chemically with the genetics of microorganisms.
This method of sterilizing water is a purely physical process and does not alter the pH, taste or chemistry of water and is a much better option than chemicals and their byproducts. This system provides protection against water contaminants such as yeast, cyst, bacteria, virus and protozoa.
