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Thread: Amalgam UV installation
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05-06-2019, 08:27 PM #1
Amalgam UV installation
I'm thinking about purchasing an Amalgam 40W submersible. I'm running a single BD via gravity to a Cetus and then into a Nexus 220.
Has anyone fitted an amalgam UV to a Cetus sieve? It seems to me that it would involve drilling a hole in the bottom section where the outlet is. I haven't done the measurements yet but it looks a bit tight given the Amalgam 40W is 50cm long.
Maybe integrating it into the Nexus is an option - could it be fitted somehow into the inlet before it hits the easy section?
I'm aware of the need to protect the eyes etc...
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05-06-2019, 10:54 PM #2
Hi
I was looking at putting a 40 watt UV in my drum.
I was looking at getting it from coastal koi it says on there website it is 40cm in length hope this is helpful.
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06-06-2019, 12:22 AM #3
Make a lid for inlet and stick amalgam through it.like the easypod does.or put it down centre easy part...andi
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06-06-2019, 01:00 AM #4
Looking at one of these myself but a little confused by the difference in price for the same thing, some at £210 other over £300. Any reason?
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06-06-2019, 08:10 AM #5
Not really sure but you can get the parts and the bulbs from them so know the costs going forward.
I have ordered one, so should have it before the end of the week.
I did call them last week to talk about a drop in UV but was told this is a better way to go as changing bulbs is straight forward.
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06-06-2019, 11:52 AM #6
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06-06-2019, 01:23 PM #7
I've ordered from coastal koi, had a fair bit of kit off them now, they are always quick delivery and never had any problem.
If you join there members you will see on there website you get a little discount too which always helps.
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17-06-2019, 08:14 PM #8
Here you go here’s a picture of a 40 watt amalgam installed in my mates nexus 200 inlet really easy to install I did it in minutes I have loads of brackets we used to fasten it in
Place all you need is a nut and bolt to put through side of nexus inlet to hold it in place if you need a bracket let me know he bought the uv from s and c koi they were cheapest AC6746AB-58E3-4FCC-ADE2-970C89C81C22-9771-000007AD3FFA9169.jpg8FE39995-1CFB-471A-8886-6539397AA835-9771-000007AD387CD34A.jpg
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25-11-2020, 01:42 AM #9
I have a N220, I looked onto this to replace an inline Evo55 uv .
I considered placing the amalgam vertically into the vertical inflow from the bottom drain as did @Koiz ( she's a great source of evidence based info.)
The amalgam is not suitable for a nexus as the type of plastic the nexus is made from is not uv stable long term.
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25-11-2020, 11:08 AM #10
How long term mate as my mate as had is in the nexus 200 old model installed in inlet as in photo for well over 18 months now and he’s had no issues
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23-08-2021, 12:33 PM #11
It's a long time for a reply but the plastic must be stable as EA are now selling the easypods with amalgams in them. I cant see them using a different plastic in an easypod,
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