Now EA is BLOWING the WHISTLE!
...on Aqua Ultraviolet—the HYPE LEADER.
         Simply scroll down to see the Truth
         for each example of their HYPE.

Aqua Ultraviolet admits there is a sensing probe distance difference of .5” between their 2” diameter UV housing and our 3” housing. However, Aqua Ultraviolet attempts to down-play the .5”variation as if it’s not important…on the contrary, this distance is absolutely critical and coincides with the variance between the two readings.

Aqua Ultraviolet acquired the services of what is allegedly a testing laboratory (BioVir Laboratories, Inc.) to conduct a misguided UV intensity test between EA and Aqua Ultraviolet UV equipment. Obviously, in an effort to protect themselves, BioVir Laboratories, Inc. states on their test result document that they “followed Aqua Ultraviolet’s testing instructions”.

In fact, Aqua Ultraviolet created this "so-called" UV intensity test, and then instructed BioVir Laboratories, Inc. to perform it. The truth is, this test is not recognized by any authoritative organization!

At Aqua Ultraviolet, we chose to use ozone-emitting lamps after thorough testing with a radiometer, used to measure UV output (though we do offer a ozone free lamp if requested). Our lamps are designed for 14 months of continuous use, we calculate our flow rates at 30,000 µw/cm² , based on the end of useful lamp life. Since we have calculated our flow rates based on the end of lamp life, there is no need to adjust the flow rates during life cycle of your lamp. Aqua Ultraviolet’s unit will perform at its optimum through out the life of the lamp and it just makes it simple.

Why are our flows so much more then our competitors? Because our units out perform our competitors hands down. Your water will not be green for very long, from over night to 3 to 5 days you will have crystal clear water.

Our Competitor says that a longer lamp is more effective, however their own product line contradicts this statement. For example, their 25 Watt lamp is the same length as their 50 Watt lamp and they publish them at entirely different flow rates, how can that be? At Aqua Ultraviolet, we know that lamp length in itself doesn't determine effectiveness, what does is the measurable UV output of the lamp. As an example, our new 400-Watt lamp, is only 4” longs and run circles around lamps that are 20 times its size.

• Excerpt, word for word, from: www.aquaultraviolet.com/lampinfo.php 7-8-05

Here’s why.

The photo to the right shows an Aqua Ultraviolet ozone-emitting lamp and quartz sleeve, used with their equipment after 5 months of operation. Notice the white chalky residue, a nitrogen by-product that accumulates on the lamp's glass envelope. This residue absorbs UV-C light, decreasing the effectiveness of their equipment.

EPA ™ Disenfection Manual (in pdf format)

Now here are a few facts about this manual:

1. This manual is a guide for drinking water sterilization.
2. Only a very small portion of (11 pages of 478) this manual deals with unfiltered, ground water systems.

Why should this concern you?

The manual doesn’t address issues that actually concern a backyard pond or aquarium environment. In ALL of its calculations it fails to take into consideration factors such as: Fish Load, Feeding, Pond Size, Photosynthesis, Fish Waste, Plant Coverage, Inadequate Filtration (of course not our Ultima II Filter), and most of all the time involved to maintain your water feature.

At Aqua Ultraviolet, to confirm what we already knew, we sent this email to the EPA ™ :

AUV Q: “….. My question is, is this manual for a pond environment, drinking water or just information about UV in general? Can it be used for this or do you have a specific manual that pertains more closely to a backyard pond environment?”

The following information was obtained from Daniel C. Schmelling, Ph.D., of the EPA ™:

EPA ™ A: “To cite the first sentence from the cover letter in the DRAFT UV Disinfection Guidance Manual you reference: "The purpose of this guidance manual, when finalized, is solely to provide technical information on the application of ultraviolet light for the disinfection of drinking water by public water systems." Re your question – this manual was not written to address the cleaning of backyard ponds. I am not aware of any EPA ™ guidance that addresses pond maintenance. However, you might contact the OW [] resource Center as shown below regarding this matter.”

• Excerpt, word for word, from: www.aquaultraviolet.com/epainfo.php 7-8-05

The engineering information found in both of the above publications addresses specific ultraviolet characteristics, among them are defining lamp array, UV-C output and UV transmittance through water. It is this information that is required to establish UV equipment capacity. Regardless of the manufacturer's name or claims, this information applies to all UV equipment.

E.A. uses this critical UV performance information to establish the capacity of our UV equipment. E.A. applies it to aquatic applications within the business
markets we target (Public Aquarium, Zoo, Fish Farming, Water Features). Specific applications require close consideration of critical factors that are specific to water temperature, targeted waterborne microorganism UV exposure rate and UV transmittance.

The ability to apply and share this information has helped build our strong reputation and it's why more professionals contact EA than Aqua Ultraviolet.