Description Pondh2o 15 Watt UVC Replacement Germicidal Lamps T8 UV bulbs are designed for both Ponds and Aquariums. Value Two Pack so keeps your filter effective for a full 12 months. Germicidal lamps operate at 253nm to greatly improve the efficiency of your filtration system when water passes by the UVC lamp. PondH2o UVC bulbs work to clear your pond or aquarium water by removing unsightly green algae . The strong ultraviolet light breaks down the algae in the water. UV lamps contain a very small amount of mercury which with the gas inside the lamp emit the bacteria killing light. Never look directly at a UV lamp when it is on as will damage your eyes. The effective life of a replacement T8 UV-C Germicidal Lamp Bi Pin lamp is approx 8000 hours, after this point it will seem to be working but in fact the effectiveness of the lamp will be decreasing. Changing a bulb twice annually will usually be good enough to maintain the filter light unit. We stock all types made with quartz glass material for effective transmission of the light wave. Designed to be suitable as the original lamp bought with the pond UV Filter. Spent UV bulbs should be disposed as with accordance with state and national laws. Never placed directly into the domestic trash system due to the mercury element within the UV lamp. Visit PondH2o’s information center to read more on proper pond plant maintenance for your water garden koi fish pond by clicking HERE. As always, remember to check our Facebook page for coupons and news.
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