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ktm rider
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 Posted - 05/21/2008 : 10:47:00
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Hello,
I recently posted a question here about using my creek for domestic water ( it is VERY clean and tested) I do want to put a UV light on it to kill any bacteria that might arise. my question is this, while researching the UV lights they seem to go by gallons per minute. Now if I get a 10 gpm deep well pump to pump the water up from the creek, do I simply get the 10 gpm UV light also? Or do I need to test the system after I install it and see what the actual gpm into the house really is? I would imagine that there would be some loss since I am pumping the water uphill 50 feet and 500 ft of distance.... |
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Andy CWS-I
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Posted - 06/15/2008 : 05:04:17
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I always EXCEED gpm rating whenever I install UV systems.
It is better to elbow high than low. Just as important is to get a NSF Standard-55, Class A type UV if you are concerned about micro-organism in water in tended to become potable. These are more expensive, of course, than Class B systems, but far better in value.
All surface water treamtent systems must apply disinfection (as opposed to sanitization) methods. Nearly all UVs need pretreatmentas well depending on the water test results for hardness, iron, particulates (NTU), etc.
Be serious about your water treatment and avoid shorcuts.
Andy Christensen, CWS-II
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Which UV light?
