Really??

[lauragal]

I've decided to buy a UV clarifier for my pond. Can't seem to get rid of the green water (not floated algae). I think the water was clear for a week last season and that was it - constant battle to keep it clear.

Anyway, I've started searching for a UV clarifier and cannot believe how expensive they are. I'm not sure what kind are best (submersible or non-submersible). Can anyone steer me in the direction of a good UV clarifier that works well for a 1200 gallon pond, and preferably not TOO expensive. I don't mind so much spending the money if I know it works well.

Thanks

Laura

 

[koiguy1969]

tetrapond 9watt u.v will work on a 1200 gallon pond.. my pond is 1200 gals and i use a 9 watt tetrapond they are about $70.00 at Lowes...

 

[lauragal]

Thanks so much for your quick reply. I don't have a Lowes close by, so I'll look it up on the internet. Thanks again!

 

[koiguy1969]

try Lowes on line ..http://www.lowes.com/SearchCatalogD...&N=0&newSearch=true&Ntt=uv+clarifier&x=37&y=8
i guess i should have said they WERE about $70.00

 

[lauragal]

Got it! Thanks - I noticed that it's more expensive now!

 

[koikeepr]

they are pricey! And wait until you see the cost of replacement bulbs!

 

[lauragal]

I know! I already noticed! How often do you have to replace them?

 

[koikeepr]

I replace mine every spring, but folks like koiguy will tell you that if you turn 'em on for a few weeks and turn 'em off when the water is clear, you can get 14-18months out of them. I run mine all summer, so I replace each spring.

 

[lauragal]

Ok, thanks. $30 every Spring isn't so bad. Lowes does not carry this item in the inventory online. I called and it would cost me $75 to have it delivered from their nearest store!! I don't think so. I'm amazed at the differences in price on this item at other websites. One place had the same exact item for $230! So now I'm in search for one at a decent price. Lowe's was definitely the lowest price.

 

[koiguy1969]

there is a guy who has the bulbs.. 2 FOR $10.00 on ebay

 

[lauragal]

I don't know if I'm going to find this item - when I do find one, it's out of stock.

 

[koiguy1969]

there is a guy who has the bulbs.. 2 FOR $10.00 on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/2pcs-9W-9-watt-...emQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item53df65dffc

 

[lauragal]

Thanks, but I have to find the actual uv clarifier first - otherwise I'll have to buy a brand other than Tetra.

 

[koiguy1969]

i was at Lowes the other day , there was 2 sitting on the shelf... and check ebay for the unit.

 

[lauragal]

I just bought one on Ebay. Thanks - do you know if the unit comes with a bulb, or do I need to buy that right now too?