55W Philips Ultraviolet (UV) Replacement Tube

55W Philips Ultraviolet (UV) Replacement Tube

55W Philips Ultraviolet (UV) Replacement Tube is a genuine Philips 55W T8 UV lamp for UV clarifiers and sterilisers. It is designed to kill 99% of bacteria, viruses and protozoan cysts in well water and other problem water sources. It suits South African pond keepers and anyone treating borehole, well, lake, stream or pond water who needs a dependable replacement UV bulb.

Key Benefits

• Kills 99% of bacteria, viruses and protozoan cysts as water passes through your UV unit.
• Purifies well water and other problem sources that carry excessive microorganisms, including water drawn from lakes, streams and ponds.
• Made by Philips, a recognised name in UV lamp technology.
• Uses the widely fitted 55W T8 format, so it suits a broad range of clarifier housings.
• Every tube is tested by the manufacturer before it leaves the factory.

Suitable For

• Garden ponds and koi ponds running a 55W UV clarifier
• Well and borehole water systems where microorganism levels are a concern
• Water drawn from lakes, streams and ponds that needs UV treatment
• Pond keepers replacing a spent bulb in an existing UV clarifier

Compatibility

This tube is compatible with the Pond Medic and Ultra Zap UV Clarifier ranges. It also fits most UV clarifiers that take a 55W T8 tube of around 91 cm (35.8") in length. Check your unit's lamp rating and housing length before ordering to make sure it is a match.

Specifications

• Brand: Philips
• Wattage: 55W
• Tube type: T8
• Approximate length: 91 cm (35.8")
• Function: ultraviolet (UV) water treatment that kills 99% of bacteria, viruses and protozoan cysts

What's Included

• 1 × Philips 55W T8 Ultraviolet (UV) Replacement Tube, approximately 91 cm (35.8") long

Please note: all UV tubes are tested by the manufacturer. No guarantee whatsoever is supplied on replacement UV tubes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this Philips 55W UV tube fit my pond clarifier?
It is compatible with the Pond Medic and Ultra Zap UV Clarifier ranges and most other UV clarifiers. Your unit needs to take a 55W T8 tube of roughly 91 cm (35.8") in length.

What does a UV replacement tube actually do?
It emits ultraviolet light inside your clarifier. That light kills 99% of the bacteria, viruses and protozoan cysts in the water passing through.

Can I use it to treat borehole or well water?
Yes. It is intended for purifying well water and other problem water sources with excessive microorganisms, such as water from lakes, streams and ponds. It must be fitted in a suitable UV unit.

How long is the tube?
The 55W T8 tube measures approximately 91 cm (35.8") in length.

Is there a guarantee on this replacement UV tube?
No. Each tube is tested by the manufacturer, but no guarantee whatsoever is supplied on replacement UV tubes.

When can I expect delivery?

• Gauteng (Jhb/Pta) - 1-3 working days
• Nationwide (Cpt/Dbn+) - 2-5 working days
• Outlying Areas - 3-7 working days

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