Classic Series – Classic Series Sterilizers are perfect for both experienced and non-experienced end users. Ultraviolet light sanitization is versatile technology used for disinfecting water, other opaque liquids, hard surfaces, and air. Using the same germicidal rays as the sun, but hundreds of times stronger, ultraviolet water sterilizers offer a reliable, cost-effective, environmentally friendly alternative to chemicals and their resulting by-products. 

UV Sterilization is a purely physical process, so it doesn’t alter water’s chemistry, taste, smell, or pH.

The Classic Series ultraviolet water sterilizer is compact and lightweight, making it ideal for ponds, aquariums, and water features. Classic Series units are designed for maximum ultraviolet light sanitization and effectiveness.

Classic Series Brochures and Guides

• Classic Series Healthy Water Brochure
• Classic Series Clear Water Brochure
• UV Chart – Fresh & Salt Water Brochure

*Aqua Ultraviolet does not recommend utilizing Wipers with Salt Water. If utilized in this manner, it will void the warranty on the Wiper parts.

Where do I install my UV?
The best place to install your Aqua Ultraviolet water purification system is after the filter. If an after-the-filter installation is not feasible, your ultraviolet sterilizer can be installed before the filter, but it will take a little longer to work. If installed before the filter, be aware that a small rock passing from the pump can break the quartz sleeve. It is recommended that if you install your unit before your filter, you periodically check the ultraviolet light sanitizer for any water leakage due to a broken quartz sleeve. Be sure to have adequate pre-filtration to prevent breakage. (A broken quartz sleeve and any damage caused by a broken quartz sleeve is not covered under warranty.)

Do I have to turn my UV off when I clean my filter?

Yes, but only if the chamber is drained or if the water will remain at a standstill for more than 30 minutes. Note: Running longer than the recommended time without water flow can cause extensive damage to the unit that is not covered under warranty.

What should I expect after my ultraviolet water purification system is installed?
If your Aqua Ultraviolet system is installed after the filter and is properly sized, the water should be clear in 3-5 days. If your Aqua Ultraviolet water sterilizer is installed before the filter, the water should be clear in 7-10 days. The green algae on the sides and bottom of the pond will not disappear; this is normal in a pond. The UV light sanitizer does not control this type of algae.

What’s the difference between a sterilizer and a clarifier?
As a sterilizer, your Aqua Ultraviolet water sterilizer will keep your pond or aquarium water crystal clear. Additionally, you’ll benefit from bacterial control, which helps keep your fish healthy and reduces the risk of disease.
As a clarifier, the algae in your pond will be reduced, but your pond may still have a green tint unless you have 50-75% plant coverage, or your pond is in full shade.

Do I install my ultraviolet light sanitizer vertically or horizontally?
You can install it either way. The Wiper version should be installed horizontally to keep the wiper seal wet.

What should my flow rate be on my pond or freshwater aquarium?
The optimum flow rate for your pond or freshwater aquarium is to turn over the volume of water one time every hour to every hour and a half.

What should my flow rate be on my saltwater aquarium?
Your flow rate should be 3 to 5 times the volume of water per hour.

Should I bypass part of my water through the ultraviolet water purification system and the rest back to the water supply?
No. Our ultraviolet water sterilizers are specifically designed to handle high flow rates for easier installation and optimal water quality.

Is this unit submersible?
No, not this specific series.

Does the UV light have any residual effect on the fish?
The UV light sanitizer only affects what passes through the chamber. There is no residual effect from ultraviolet light sanitization.

Does the UV kill good bacteria?

Ultraviolet light sanitizers do not discriminate about what they destroy. If good bacteria pass through the ultraviolet water sterilizer, they will be destroyed. However, beneficial bacteria colonized in your filter and along the sides and bottom of your pond will not be affected unless they become free-floating and pass through the system.

How often should I change my lamp?
The lamp should be changed after 14 months of continuous use

Are all UV lamps of the same length the same wattage?
No. The power output of the lamp is not determined by its length; other factors, such as the amount of mercury it contains and the power supply that feeds the lamp, govern this.

• Looking for a replacement part number? Take a look at the  Classic Series – Parts List 

• • Classic Series – UV Lamp Replacement
  • Classic Series – Quartz Sleeve Replacement
  • Classic Series – Wiper Parts
  • EZ Twist Top & O-Ring – Replacement
  • Classic Series – Unions & Flow Switch Replacement
  • Classic Series – Barb Fitting 3/4″ Replacement
  • Classic Series – Mounting Bracket & Grip Hold
  • Classic Series – Quartz Cap with Ring, Clear Blue Replacement
  • Classic Series – Rubber Seal for Quartz Sleeve, Purple
  • Classic Series – NEMA Transformers Replacement
  • Classic Series – Raw Transformers Replacement
  • Miscellaneous – Transformer Replacement Parts

• Classic Series  – Digital Instruction Manual  
• Classic Series – Quartz Sleeve Replacement Instructions
• Classic Series – Transformer Replacement