Setup, Compatibility & Care
To install, ensure your pond UVC unit is powered down and unplugged from the mains. Open the unit housing carefully, remove the old lamp by gently pulling it from the 2G11 socket, and slide in the replacement. Never touch the glass of the new lamp with bare fingers, as oils from your skin can create hot spots that reduce the bulb's lifespan; use a clean, dry cloth for handling. Because this lamp produces radiation harmful to living tissue, it must never be operated outside of its protective, enclosed housing. Regularly check the quartz sleeve inside your unit for mineral deposits and clean it as needed to ensure the UV light can penetrate the water column effectively.