Pentair Quartz Sleeve (all 25 w)
SKU: PAE-FLQZ175IP
Pentair Quartz Sleeve (all 25 w)
The 25 / 50 watt Replacement Quartz Sleeve for various Pentair aquarium UV Sterilizers, such as the 25 watt SMART UV Lite and Sterilizer as well as the 50 watt SMART HO UV Sterilizer, is made of high quality quartz glass.
NOTE: All UV Sterilizer gaskets and o-rings must be replaced annually to ensure a watertight seal.
When to replace a Quartz Sleeve
It's important to periodically check your quartz sleeve for any sign of breakage. Even a hair-line fracture in the glass can allow moisture into the inside of the glass tube that can short the lamp and/or power supply, causing you to have to replace either part or both.
Here's a simple method to see if your quartz sleeve is cracked and leaking:
Remove the lamp and keep the unit running like normal. Roll up a paper towel and stuff it into the open end of the quartz sleeve. Let the system run for a couple of hours (or you may notice instant results). If the paper towel gets wet - even the slightest bit - it is cracked and must be replaced.
Protect your delicate glass parts by removing the UV for the winter.