i wonder if a UV light like this could be used to treay drinkink water the way a SteriPen works?
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Good question never thought about that... The unit I purchased was sent back. The bulb lost brightness 10 minutes of use.
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NO. The wavelength is far from the range necessary to disinfect, and the output is weak; both factors (as well as time of exposure) are critical for disinfection.
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Cheap UVlights DO NOT HAVE the energy it takes to kill germs. must hav 252 nm light to kill Germs like a Germicidal lamp
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No - you need a uv-c light - this will let you see urine stains & such - also some minerals but will not sanitize - mk
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The UV light in this flashlight is near UV, in the 400 nm range. Humans can see to down to 385 nm. Steripen's UV is deeper UV that we cannot see. The bulb also emits visible light so we can tell when it is on but it is the deep UV that kills viruses, bacteria, giardia, etc.
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I don't know, don't have a lab to test it's effectiveness. If it's a question about safety of drinking water, BOIL IT!!! water brought to a rolling boil for one minute before it is consumed in order to kill protozoa, bacteria and viruses. At altitudes above 2,000 meters, boiling should be extended to 3 minutes, BOIL IT, many viruses, and bacteria, and mold survive in UV light.
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I'll be honest, I didn't have a leak in my system so I never required the need to use the uv light pen that this particular product came with. I don't doubt that It doesn't work, so when the need arises, I'll be gladly trying it. For me the uv light pen was just a bonus. Wish I could have been more help to you fellow diy'er! Might I also suggest watching lots of videos on YouTube on those uv light pens and the correct way to use them. Thanks and I hope it works out!
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You could use soda bottles. They work and can hold pressure. Clean and sanitize them. They will be much more UV sensitive and the plastic can hold/release off flavors. But will be cheaper/easier if you don't have access to a capper or swing top bottles.
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I suggest make it mixing water and this as well use the liquid forme it works great. Comes ready to use.
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This system not have any restriction valve. But the wáter needs to be in contact with the UV light for a period of time to be fully effective.
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Yes, you can see the UV light. You could use it as a night light. I put it in my bedroom because my husband has a bi-pap machine I try to keep the room air clean.
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It has its own internal pump. The water flow is slow so that the UV bulb can do its work.
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I don't think the light would be good for that. Its more of a night light, and cordless. I use it also for light when I'm out on the deck drinking beer!
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If you want the light to work, yes. Filtration would also be a good option in a tank this small, if its possible.
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You won't damage the unit regardless of the flow, however, it may be limited in the amount of flow it can handle without backing up. What will be effected is the efficiency of the unit. The slower the water flows over the ultraviolet bulb, the more effective it is at killing organisms in the water.
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Glo Germ Gel works with an ultraviolet light source; I would think this lamp would work as well as any other ultraviolet light (my cat's vomit stains fluoresced brightly without the addition of any gel).
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No. And I wouldn't try it, either. Buy yourself a cheap downconverter (Amazon, also?) and just plug the two together, then plug into your outlet. Done. And safe. And the lamp won't overdrive and burn out within minutes. Also, it is a good idea to connect the water inlet and outlet with copper bendable connectors, with a good gradual bend in them so the UV light is "cut off" and can't shine internally within the piping onto anything that is rubber or plastic, or the UV will eat those materials. If you have copper pipe or brass the whole way, no problem. Don't be tempted to use flex SS braided hoses - they have a rubber liner.
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It should work great in a tank that small. The Uv light keeps the water clear as a bell. It must be what they use in the stores and in the big show tanks.
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The Ultraviolet light kills germs. The only chemicals are those found in your water.
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Good question, I think the size of the machine since it is smaller and compact that the uv rays from the light may be too much for it, and be dangerous. Hope that helps :)
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It should it is a UV light and that is whats needed for the cnd shellac, I have never used that product myself.
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You'll need a small one, so the water flow be low and the uv light can make an effect on the bacterias