Ultraviolet swimming pools Blue Lagoon Tech UV-C 130W Amalgama

Ultraviolet swimming pools Blue Lagoon Tech UV-C 130W Amalagama | BE03132

why use an Ultraviolet system?

Using an ultraviolet system is the gold standard in modern purification. Pool water is a warm environment ideal for the rapid proliferation of pathogens that enter through the environment and swimmers. UV-C light acts as a silent protective shield. It neutralizes all types of microorganisms and prevents their reproduction at the cellular level. All this physical process takes place invisibly in the technical room, providing you with a safe, robust and highly efficient solution for your home.

Advantages of UV-C treatment

• Destroying power of microorganisms: Eradicates dangerous pathogens such as Legionella and Cryptosporidium, on which conventional chlorine takes a long time to act.
• Healthier water: Prevents eye and skin irritation by drastically reducing the formation of chloramines (combined chlorine).
• Unwavering efficacy: Provides fresh, clear, clean water in a totally environmentally friendly environment.
• Minimized maintenance: Greatly simplifies pool care, reducing the budget and time spent on chemical purchases.

Main features of Blue Lagoon Tech UV-C

• Deep germicidal radiation: Generates UV-C light at 253.7 nm that penetrates the DNA of bacteria and viruses, completely deactivating them.
• Destruction of unicellular algae: Acts directly on floating algae, preventing the water from acquiring greenish tones and drastically improving its transparency.
• Maximized internal reflection: The inside of the reactor is made of high quality stainless steel that bounces ultraviolet light, providing 35% additional efficiency without consuming more energy.
• Integrated electronic ballast: A vital component that stabilizes the current, ensuring that the lamp always operates at its optimum speed and without flickering.
• Zero risk of overdosing: Unlike chemical dosing systems (such as chlorine or bromine), exposure to UV-C light purifies the water instantly without leaving toxic residues, making over-dosing impossible.
• Strategic installation: Designed to be mounted just after the filter and before any chlorination system, ensuring that the water to be disinfected arrives free of large particles.
• Mounting flexibility: Allows wall (vertical) or floor (horizontal) mounting, with the only condition that the flow must flow from bottom to top to avoid air pockets.
• Universal connectivity: Its three-piece coupling facilitates integration. The 63 mm main fittings are accompanied by adapters for 50 mm tubing and threaded options.
• Lamp protection with quartz tube: The lamp never comes into direct contact with water; it is safely isolated in a highly transparent quartz glass tube.
• Intelligent Flow Switch: Exclusive to the 130W Amalgam version, this sensor monitors water circulation and deactivates the unit if the flow stops, protecting the unit from overheating.
• Ergonomic maintenance: It requires a simple cleaning of the quartz tube with a soft brush just a couple of times a year, leaving the unit as good as new.
• Spacious design for spare parts: Its structure is designed to allow replacement of the UV lamp from the side without the need to uninstall the entire body of the unit.

The UV radiation can be divided into four main categories: UV-A, UV-B, UV-C and vacuum UV.

The UV-C spectrum (200 to 280 nanometers) is the most lethal wavelength range for microorganisms. UV-C radiation can cause permanent damage to microorganisms. Each type of microorganism requires a specific UV-C exposure rate to successfully complete the disinfection process.

The target microorganism must be directly exposed to UV-C radiation long enough for the radiation to penetrate the cell wall of the microorganism. However, it only takes a fraction of a second for the UV-C radiation to inactivate waterborne microorganisms by breaking the cell wall of the microorganism and damaging its DNA. This often destroys the organism or, at the very least, impairs its ability to reproduce.

UV radiation is effective against all microorganisms

Water purification by UV-C radiation is the most effective disinfection method available today. UV radiation destroys microorganisms in domestic swimming pools by up to 99.9%.

UV swimming pool disinfectants contribute to crystal clear water

The main causes of cloudy water are microorganisms such as algae, which will be eliminated by UV-C pool disinfectants. Chloramines can also be the indirect cause of cloudy water, especially when the disinfection level of free chlorine in the water is too low. UV-C lamps can typically destroy microorganisms by up to 99.9% and break down chloramines by up to 80%.

UV light is an environmentally friendly and non-hazardous technology

Last but not least: UV radiation is an environmentally friendly way to disinfect pool water!

With UV purifiers, you can reduce the use of chemicals for water treatment

UV-C purification ensures greater stability in pools and spas, so you can avoid adding additional chemicals.

The end user will have lower chemical and maintenance costs

Materials in and around the pool are affected by chemicals added to the pool water. Because UV-C radiation destroys most of the harmful chloramines in the water, the materials in and around the pool are much less affected and need less maintenance.

There is no risk of overdosing with UV pool sanitizers

Excessive use of chemicals in pools and spas can, as mentioned above, cause serious health problems and even generate foamy or cloudy water. UV radiation cannot be overdosed and destroys all microorganisms.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ'S): Blue Lagoon Tech UV-C

where should the Blue Lagoon Tech UV-C be installed in my pool circuit?

The ideal place to install the UV-C device is directly after the filter and before any chlorination equipment, pH regulator or salt electrolysis system. This ensures that the water is physically clean before receiving the ultraviolet light treatment.

can I install the unit in an upright position?

Yes, the Tech UV-C can be installed either horizontally or vertically. The only strict rule is that the water flow must enter at the bottom and exit at the top to avoid buildup and air entering the tubing.

do I need to use chlorine if I install a UV-C lamp?

Yes, it is still necessary to maintain a very low residual level of chlorine (or alternative disinfectant) in the pool basin to avoid immediate contamination in the standing water. However, the UV-C system allows you to drastically reduce the added chemicals, saving you money and your skin.

how often should I service the Tech UV-C?

It is recommended to clean the equipment at least twice a year. The main maintenance consists of carefully removing the quartz glass tube and cleaning it with a soft cloth or mild descaler to remove scale or algae build-up, which ensures that the light penetrates the water properly.