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Is
the Elektra®Pro System Designed For Salt Water Use? |
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While
the ability of the system is not affected by salt water, the
harsh environment found in salt water ponds and aquariums is not
recommended for the EP system. Contact FluidArt
Technologies or Aquatemp if you have a salt water system and
they will supply you with information on the Elektra®Pro system
which is totally compatible with salt water environments. |
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Do
I Need To Turn My Elektra®Pro Unit Off When I Clean My Filter? |
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No,
the flow sensing pressure switch that is part of your EP unit
will automatically shut the UV bulb off until proper water flow
inside the EP unit is re-established. Should you need to
turn your unit off for any reason, this is accomplished by
simply unplugging the EP unit from its power outlet. |
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Will
A Time Clock On My Pool Shorten My Bulb Life? |
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Some
shortening of the bulb life can be expected when the EP unit is
turned off and back on frequently. However, a daily on/off
cycle will not create a major bulb life issue. Frequent on/off
cycles should be avoided, however. |
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Is
There Any Residual Effect From UV? |
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No,
UV light is used as a control and is applied only to the water
that passes inside the EP wet chamber in visual contact with the
UV transmission from the UV bulb. |
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Can
The Elektra®Pro Unit Be Mounted Horizontally? |
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No,
vertical mounting is required to maintain the weatherproof
integrity of the electrical enclosure bonnet. |
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Can
the Elektra®Pro Unit Be Installed Below The Pond or Pool
Waterline? |
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The
EP unit has a pressure switch that controls the on/off cycle of
the UV bulb when the pump stops or starts. If the EP unit
is installed, as an example, in a vault below the waterline of
the pond or pool, a static head of water pressure may be
sufficient to cause the pressure switch to remain closed,
Which means that the UV bulb will remain lit at all times the EP
unit is plugged into its power source. Contact Aquatemp or
FluidArt Technologies for a different type of pressure switch
(Part # 70-02301) that can be adjusted to allow for this static
water pressure in the EP wet chamber. Installation of this
type of pressure switch takes only a few minutes and will
restore the desired ability of the bulb to be turned off
automatically when pumping is interrupted. Do Not
Operate Your Unit Without A Properly Working Pressure Switch.
To check your switch to see it it functions properly, follow the
instructions given in SEC 18 of your manual. |
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Can
Multiple Units Be Used Together For Larger Systems? |
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Yes,
you can add any number of EP units to a plumbing bypass manifold
system to allow for larger outputs and flow rates beyond the
capacity of a single EP-40 unit. Aquatemp also
manufactures a large capacity system, the Elektra® Max UV
system, that incorporates factory installed hydraulically
balanced piping and multiple tanks contained within a metal
enclosure. The Elektra Max system features the latest
technology in high output UV bulbs, dubbed Amalgam bulbs.
Contact FluidArt Technologies or Aquatemp for information on the
Elektra Max product line, or to obtain a drawing showing the
proper method of plumbing multiple EP units for larger
applications. |
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May
I Use A GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) With My UV Unit? |
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Yes,
A 15 Amp 120V CFCI can be factory installed in your EP unit at
time of manufacture (optional), or you can install it in the
electrical receptacle that is used to power your EP unit, or you
can install it in the electrical panel (GFCI breaker) that
services the electrical circuit of your EP unit. If you
want to install the field retrofit weatherproof cord connected
GFCI, it is easily installed on the end of the EP unit's
electrical power cord. Installation is simple and takes
only a few minutes by following the simple directions
supplied. No special tools are required. You can
order the cork connected GFCI kit (Part # 70-09012) from
FluidArt Technologies or Aquatemp. |
