UV Sterilizer question

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  1. kwinter1

    kwinter1 Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    Anybody have a coralife UV sterilize? How often do you change bulbs? Mine already burned out and its only a couple of months old.
    thanks!
     
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  2. Needareef

    Needareef Plankton

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    I would change it every 6 months If you had it in a slower flow rate you could do it anually
     
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  3. schackmel

    schackmel Giant Squid

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    burned out and not working? I have never had that happen. I change my UV at least every 6 months......have left them longer however never had them burn out. Is there a short in your system?
     
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  4. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    If the flow is too slow it could cause a heat issue.;)
     
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  5. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    i cooked mine when my pump ran dry
     
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  6. kwinter1

    kwinter1 Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    Hmm.. I guess my next question is do you always have your uvs running ?
     
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  7. kwinter1

    kwinter1 Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    And yes burnt out, not sure how I could have a short.
     
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