Since 1989
Since 1989
Ultraviolet purification is a proven technology (EPA approved) that can protect your family from waterborne disease-causing microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, algae, and fungi. Ultraviolet (UV) disinfection works by delivering concentrated amounts of UV light energy to the reproductive mechanism of the microbe, effectively killing it. As water passes through the UV chamber, it instantly disinfects it. The only homeowner maintenance is to replace the bulb once per year.
Chlorine is widely used as a disinfectant, but it has several drawbacks. Chlorine requires constant monitoring for proper dosage, as well as a holding tank to allow proper contact time. Chlorine reacts with naturally-occurring organic matter in water to form byproducts such as chloroform, a known carcinogen. In addition, chlorine leaves an objectionable taste and odor in the water. UV purifiers have none of these drawbacks - it disinfects without chemicals.
Two types of UV purifiers are available - point-of-entry, which installs on your main water line to purify all the water in your home, and point-of-use, which purify water at a single faucet.
Manufactured by R-Can Environmental, Inc., the Sterilight point-of-use ultraviolet purifiers can be used alone, or with combined with other filter configurations (see our full line of filters at the "drop-down" menu at the bottom of this page). The stainless steel chamber has 1/4" MNPT ends. It carries a 7 year warranty on the chamber, 5 years on hardware, and 1 year on bulb.
Sterilight point-of-entry ultraviolet purifiers connect to the main water line to purify the entire household water - all faucets, showers, and baths. The stainless steel water chamber has 3/4" MNPT ends. The control module/monitor can be installed in a convenient location. The monitor sounds an audio and visual alarm if the UV lamp fails. Optional performance alarm is available on the 12 gallon per minute model to monitor UV intensity. Three basic models are available for 5, 8, and 12 gpm flow rates - higher flow commercial units are also available. To determine your peak flow rate, time how long it takes to fill a 5 gallon bucket at an unrestricted outlet, such as an outside hose bib. You can then calculate the gallon per minute flow. For example, if it took 30 seconds (0.5 minutes) to fill, that would be 10 gallons per minute (5 divided by 0.5). It carries a 7 year warranty on the chamber, 5 years on hardware, and 1 year on bulb.
Note: it is recommended that a 5 micron or better sediment prefilter be installed ahead of the purifier. Water that is over 7 grains per gallon hard should be softened ahead of the purifier. Iron should be less than 0.3 ppm. Click HERE for information on our line of water softeners.
Notice: consumer is responsible for following any state and/or local regulations and plumbing codes pertinent to the purchase, installation and operation of our products.
The contact disinfection property of UV light energy is measured in microwatt-seconds per square centimeter (µwsec/cm²).
The Sterilight
UV lamp provides 30,000 µwsec/cm² at the rated peak flow rate, providing a wide safety margin of killing
power. The following chart shows the energy required to destroy various bacteria and
viruses.
(ultraviolet energy at 253.7 nm wavelength required for 99.9% destruction of various microorganisms -- in µwsec/cm²)
| Bacillus anthracis | 8,700 |
| Shigella dysentariae (dysentery) | 4,200 |
| Corynebacterium diphtheriae | 6,500 |
| Shigella flexneri (dysentery) | 3,400 |
| Dysentary bacilli (diarrhea) | 4,200 |
| Staphylococcus epidermidis | 5,800 |
| Escherichia coli (diarrhea) | 7,000 |
| Streptococcus faecalis | 10,000 |
| Legionella pneumophilia | 3,800 |
| Vibro commo (cholera) | 6,500 |
| Mycobacterium tuberculosis | 10,000 |
| Bacteriophage (E. Coli) | 6,500 |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 3,900 |
| Hepatitis | 8,000 |
| Salmonella (food poisoning) | 10,000 |
| Influenza | 6,600 |
| Salmonella paratyphi (enteric fever) | 6,100 |
| Poliovirus (poliomyelitis) | 7,000 |
| Salmonella typhosa (typhoid fever) | 7,000 |
| Baker's yeast | 8,800 |
The Sterilight S1Q-PA provides point-of-use disinfection with a flow rate of 2.0 gpm (7.5 lpm) at a 30 mJ/cm2 dose (1.5 gpm (5.5 lpm) if a dose of 40 mJ/cm2 is required.) This modular system, incorporating our new Silver™ controller, is ideal for small POU applications such as post filtration, or as a pre or post application on a residential RO system. The Silver™ controller provides constant output current and a universal power input (100-240V./50-60Hz.), as well as visually displaying remaining lamp life and total days of operation. All this is packaged in a new water-tight case and come fully CSA and CE compliant. Sterilume™-EX coated low pressure germicidal UV lamps are used to provide an economical way of treating water requiring a 99.99% reduction in bacteria and viruses.
The S1Q-PA is manufactured with a polished, 304 stainless steel, pressure rated tube and comes with ¼" MNPT connections. Quality is evident throughout the Silver platform ranging from quartz sleeves with fire-polished ends to seamless connections. Lamp change is easily accomplished without interrupting the water flow and the overmoulded connector can be removed without any additional tools.
S1Q-PA - 1 Gallon per minute point-of-use purifier. $199.00 with FREE shipping (continental U.S.) Chamber dimensions - 15" X 2.5". 16 watts power consumption.
Replacement bulb for S1Q-PA - $69.00. Replace annually. S1-RL.
This modular system, incorporating our new Silver™ controller, is ideal for whole home treatment. Placed on the main water line, all the water in the home, including the hot water will receive disinfected water. The Silver™ controller provides constant output current and a universal power input (100-240V./50-60Hz.), as well as visually displaying remaining lamp life and total days of operation. All this is packaged in a new water-tight case and come fully CSA and CE compliant. Sterilume™-EX coated low pressure germicidal UV lamps are used to provide an economical way of treating water requiring a 99.99% reduction in bacteria and viruses.
Units are manufactured with a polished, 304 stainless steel, pressure rated tube and comes with ¾ " MNPT connections for the 5 and 8 gpm models, with.¾ " FNPT and 1" MNPT on the 12 gpm unit. Quality is evident throughout the Silver platform ranging from quartz sleeves with fire-polished ends to seamless connections. Lamp change is easily accomplished without interrupting the water flow and the overmoulded connector can be removed without any additional tools.
The
Sterilight S5Q-PA provides point-of-entry disinfection with a flow rate
of 6.0 gpm at a 30 mJ/cm2
dose (4.5 gpm if a dose of 40 mJ/cm2 is required.) $249.00 with FREE shipping (continental U.S.). Chamber dimensions - 21" X 2.5". 26 watts power consumption.
Replacement bulb for S5Q-PA (S463RL).
$89.00
with FREE shipping (continental U.S.).
The
Sterilight S8Q-PA provides point-of-entry disinfection with a flow rate
of 10.0 gpm at a 30 mJ/cm² dose (7.7 gpm
if a dose of 40 mJ/cm² is required.) $399.00 with FREE shipping (continental U.S.). Chamber dimensions - 35" X 2.5". 39 watts power consumption.
Replacement bulb for S8Q-PA (S810RL).
$99.00
with FREE shipping (continental U.S.).
The Sterilight S12Q-PA provides point-of-entry disinfection with a flow rate of 15.1 gpm at a 30 mJ/cm2 dose (11.1 gpm if a dose of 40 mJ/cm2 is required.)
$499.00 with FREE shipping (continental U.S.). Chamber dimensions - 37" X 7".
42 watts power consumption.
Replacement bulb for S12Q (S36RL). $99.00
with FREE shipping (continental U.S.).
S12Q-GOLD 12 GPM unit with intensity alarm. $799.00 with FREE shipping (continental U.S.)
Replacement bulb for S12Q-GOLD (S36RL). $99.00 with FREE
shipping (continental U.S.).
Sterilight recommends a sediment prefilter be
installed ahead of any UV system. Go
HERE to order.
Replacement bulbs for Trojan Advantage Series (5, 8, 12 gallon per minute models). $110 with FREE shipping (continental U.S.).
ECONOMY POINT-OF-USE ULTRAVIOLET PURIFIER
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California residents - click here.
This single-faucet UV unit can be used alone, or with in conjunction with other
filters (at minimum, a sediment prefilter is recommended). It measures 13" x 2.5" and has a housing made from UV resistant
polypropylene. Inside is a hermetically sealed UV lamp in a clear hardened quartz tube. The UV lamp has engergy output
of 32 µwsec/cm².
It is power source includes a built-in ballast. Fittings are quick-connect push-in
type, for 1/4" tubing. Maximum flow rate is 1 gpm. $149.00 with FREE shipping (continental U.S.).
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