Budget Ultra Violet (UV) Home System
Ultra Violet (UV) light has proved to be very effective in destroying harmful bacteria and viruses in water. UV filtration provides a safe and simple way to ensure your drinking water is of high quality.
Our Budget Ultra Violet Filtration System is a complete water filtration solution that includes special filters to ensure that it produces healthy, clean water.
Please note that the Budget Triple Big Blue is made from lower-cost components and parts, to keep the total cost of the system budget-friendly. However, as a result, there is only a 3-month latent-defect warranty* offered on these systems.
If you are looking for a more Premium triple big blue system with a 1 to 2-year warranty (depending on the system), we would recommend looking at some of our offerings such as the Indoor Complete Home UV system or Outdoor Complete Home UV system
Please note that all these systems can use the same filter cartridges inside of their housings, the primary difference is the countries of origin, the quality of the components, and the warranty offered on the components.
Please also note that Filtershop's "Budget Filtration Systems Range" products are not covered under our "Free shipping" promotion, and there will be additional delivery charges, alternatively, you can collect from our offices in Centurion.
The UV Light comes with a standard ballast and is not recommended for outdoor installation. We would recommend installing this system indoors or undercover.
Benefits:
The UV light kills harmful micro-organisms in the water
Filtered water tastes and smells great
Promotes a healthy lifestyle
Preserve the natural minerals in the water
Removes impurities and chemicals such as Chlorine
No water wasted during filtration
Makes use of your existing plumbing and taps
Large filtration capacity
Does not require weekly maintenance
Keep in mind:
The system requires a source of electricity to operate.
We strongly recommend installing a Surge protector on the UV light's plug, to prevent damage due to lightning strikes or power surges. Please keep in mind that the UV light's warranty does not cover damage due to lightning or power surges.
We strongly recommend installing a pressure protect valve before the system to prevent damage due to high pressure or pressure spikes.
You will require special plumbing knowledge and experience to install the system successfully.
The water needs to be filtered before it enters the UV chamber.
The Complete Home Ultra Violet Filtration System has a higher running cost when compared to the Complete Home Ultra Filtration (UF) System.
Both the Sediment and the Carbon Filters need to be replaced every 6 months to maintain a high-quality water output.
This system contains fragile parts that need to be installed and handled with care.
Minerals and pesticides are too small to be removed by the filters in the UV filtration system. Should this be a concern, consider installing the Home Reverse Osmosis System.
You may need to install a restrictor valve to set the source water flow rate to the capacity of your particular UV Filtration System.
Since the transformer is an electrical device, take care to ensure that it is protected from moisture to prevent an electrical shortage.
The Ultraviolet Light bulb needs replacement once a year. Even though it may still appear to function well after this period, it will start to become less effective at killing bacteria and other micro-organisms.
The Filter housings have a maximum operating pressure of 6 bar / 90 psi. If you suspect that your water pressure will at any time exceed 5.5 bar / 80 psi, a pressure regulator MUST BE INSTALLED before the filter housing. This action will guard against the water pressure exceeding the maximum pressure rating. It is recommended that the pressure regulator is set at 70 psi or less.
Protect the filter housing from freezing, as this can cause the housing to crack.
Installation of the UV System
Pre-filter Set Options
Filter Set Option 1: 5 Micron, Activated Carbon Block, & 1 Micron
Filter Set Option 2: 5 Micron, Silver Nano Activated Carbon Block, & 1 Micron
Filter Set Option 3: 5 Micron, Premium KDF Cartridge, & 1 Micron
Filter Set Option 4: 1 Micron, Activated Carbon Block, & 0.1 Micron
Filter Set Option 5: 1 Micron, Silver Nano Activated Carbon Block, & 0.1 Micron
Filter Set Option 6: 1 Micron, Premium KDF Cartridge, & 0.1 Micron
Filter Set Option 7: 1 Micron, & 2 x Activated Carbon Blocks
Filter Set Option 8: 1 Micron, & 2 x Silver Nano Activated Carbon Blocks
Filter Set Option 9: 1 Micron, & 2 x Premium KDF Cartridges
Filter Set Option 10: 5 Micron, 1 Micron, & 0.1 Micron
*Please keep in mind that this option will not remove any chlorine from water, and is not recommended for municipal source waters.
Additional Filter Options
Change Standard 1 Micron Melted Spray to Antibacterial Option
The Melted Spray Antibacterial filters like the standard melted Spray type are designed to capture dirt, sediments, visible particles, and bacteria.
However, the Melted Spray sediment filters have had a silver ion additive added to their material, which creates a bacteriostatic function to inhibit the growth of bacteria on the surface of the filter, helping to ensure healthier product water and a longer life span of the filter.
This option is ideal for source waters that have a very high bacterial / organism count and will help to extend the life of the filter.
Change Nominal 0.1 Micron to Absolute 0.1 Micron Pleated Filter Option
If you select a filter set with the 0.1 Micron Pleated Filter then you will have the option of either a "Nominal" or "Absolute" Pleated Filter for the 0.1 Micron.
Most sediment filter cartridges such as the standard 0.1 Micron Pleated Filter, have what is referred to as a nominal filter rating. Essentially what this means is that the micron rating of a filter is the approximate "average" size (diameter) of the pores on its surface and within the cartridge itself. It is generally accepted that filters with nominal filter ratings will retain (trap) around 85% of the particles equal or greater in size to the stated micron rating.
An "Absolute" filtration rating means that the filter material has been specifically manufactured, and passed lab testing to ensure that 99.9% of the particles larger than the stated micron rating will be captured (trapped) on the surface or within the filter itself. In the case of our 0.1 micron Absolute Filters, this means that you will get the most effective removal of bacteria and organisms possible with 20" Big type Filter Cartridges.
PVC Threaded and Glue Fittings
PVC(Polyvinyl chloride) fittings are used to connect sections of pipes or tubes, adapt to different sizes or shapes, and control the flow of water. There are two predominant types of PVC fittings namely PVC Glue Fittings and PVC Threaded Fittings. The difference between the two is that PVC Glue Fittings result in permanent joints and PVC Threaded Fittings are semi-permanent and can be replaced. PVC Glue fittings are joined with primer and cement- a chemical solvent that melts the surface of the PVC and then quickly re-hardens to fuse the pieces together. This results in an airtight, leak-proof bond similar to what you get with welding metal. An example of such a fitting is a PVC Glue Reducing Socket which is used to join together two pieces of PVC pipes with different diameters. Another example would be a 90 Degree Elbow which is used to connect two pipes of the same diameter at an angle of 90 degrees.PVC Threaded fittings utilize a simple threaded connection whereby replaceable 'male threaded' are screwed into 'female threaded'.Male threads have a thread on the outside of the fitting and female threads have a thread on the inside. When you thread the fitting in, it compresses against the other threads.PTFE tape is used to thread these together and the proper way to assemble threaded fittings is to finger tighten, then add one to two turns but no more. An example of a threaded fitting is a Reducing Nipple Male Threaded which is used to connect between two female threads of different diameters.
Link To PVC Fittings
