ID 479055404 Crystal Quest CQ-UV-03102 UV Lamp for UltraViolet Water Filter System - UV Lamp 6 GPM
The UV lamp, incorporate natural ultraviolet light energy to eradicate microbiological contamination. Water enters through the bottom part of the reactor chamber and swirls around a high output, low pressure mercury vapor lamp thermally protected by a quartz sleeve. The UV light bulb emits powerful ultraviolet light. Energy components contained in microorganisms absorb the light energy; this disrupts the DNA and prevents reproduction. The UV lights should be replaced annually. The hard glass germicidal lamps provide an economical way of treating water requiring a 99.99% reduction of bacteria and virus and protozoa. This process is accomplished without adding any harmful chemicals to your drinking water. Bulbs have 2 prongs on both ends. Lamp life 9000 hrs ( approx. 1 year of use)