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The Sterilight's Copper Series UV sterilizers are "entry level" systems designed for optimal cost effectiveness for basic point-of-use applications. It is a popular choice as post treatment after a residential under-sink reverse osmosis system or other under sink carbon filter, or for treating water at a single faucet, water fountain, or similar application.
Although the Copper Series is designed to be economical, all Copper Series units feature an integrated ballast/lamp connector with visual "lamp on" indicator light, a stainless steel reactor chamber, combination plumbing ports with 3/8”FNPT (female NPT) / 1/2” MNPT (male NPT) for easy installation, a fire-polished domed quartz sleeve, and Sterilights' popular Sterilume™-EX coated low pressure germicidal UV lamp which can be easily changed without interrupting the water flow.
Three models are available to treat flow rates up to 4.0 gallons per minute.
Sterilight Copper Series Models |
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Sterilight
SC1
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Sterilight
SC2.5
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Sterilight
SC4
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Applications
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Point Of Use Only |
Max. Flow Rate
(UV dose >30,000 µWs/cm2)* |
1.1 GPM |
2.5 GPM |
4.0 GPM |
Max. Flow Rate
(UV dose >40,000 µWs/cm2)* |
0.5 GPM |
1.9 GPM |
2.8 GPM |
| Water Chamber Material |
304 Stainless Steel |
| Chamber Length |
13.5 inches / 34.3 cm |
16.5 inches / 41.9 cm |
18.2 inches / 46.2 cm |
| Chamber Diameter |
2.5 inches / 6.5 cm |
| Lamp |
Sterilume-EX
Model S212RL |
Sterilume-EX
Model S287RL |
Sterilume-EX
Model S330RL |
| Sleeve |
Quartz
Model QS-212D |
Quartz
Model QS-287D |
Quartz
Model QS-330D |
| Electrical |
100-130v, 50/60HZ |
| Power Consumption |
12 watts |
16 watts |
19 watts |
| Lamp Power |
10 watts |
14 watts |
17 watts |
| Inlet / Outlet Plumbing Ports |
Combo 3/8" FNPT / 1/2" MNPT |
| Integrated Ballast / Lamp Connector |
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| "Power-On" Indicator Light |
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Recommended Flow Restrictors
(sold separately) |
FRSS-1.5 |
FR02 or
FRSS-2.5 |
FRSS-2.5 or
FRSS-3.5 |
Price in USA
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US$139.95
+ $12.95 shipping
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US$149.95
+ $13.25 shipping
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US$159.95
+ $14.45 shipping
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Price in Canada
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CDN$139.95
+ $30.85 shipping
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CDN$149.95
+ $31.22 shipping
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CDN$159.95
+ $32.69 shipping
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Sterilight SC1 |
Sterilight SC2.5 |
Sterilight SC4 |
*Note: Maximum recommended flow rates based on 95% UV transmittance. Actual dosage depends on flow rate, water quality, and maintenance (cleaning ov UV sleeve). UV dosage will be lower when the UV transmittance capacity of the water drops below 95% - if in doubt, select a model rated for a higher flow rate than you actually require. We recommend a UV dose of not less than 30,000 µWs/cm2.
Pre-treatment Requirements:
All UV sterilizers required sediment pre-filtration to reduce or eliminate the possibility that a targeted contaminant could "hide" behind a sediment particle in the "shadow" of the UV light and therefore not receive a full dose of UV light. Accordingly, the manufacturer strongly recommends sediment pre-filtration down to a level of 5 microns or smaller.
Water exceeding 120 ppm in hardness (7 grains per gallon) should be softened to reduce the risk that hard water mineral scale will build-up on the UV sleeve thereby reducing UV light distribution into the UV chamber. Similarly, iron levels exceeding 0.3 ppm or manganese levels exceeding 0.05 ppm should also be treated to prevent staining of the UV sleeve.
Elevated levels of certain other contaminants, such as tannins, can cause a reduction in UV transmittance (the ability of the water to transmit UV light). If the UV transmittance (UVT) of your water is less than 75% after the above-mentioned pre-treatment, activated carbon filtration may be desirable to improve UV transmittance. The majority of deep wells have a UVT of 85% or greater. If your UVT is unknown, select a model with a higher flow rate capacity then you feel you will really require (this will provide a higher UV dose at your desired flow rate), or add an activated carbon pre-filter to your system.
Accessories:
The Sterilight Copper Series can be equipped with a flow restrictor to ensure that you do not exceed the maximum flow capacity of the system. We recommend that you choose a flow restrictor rated for slightly less flow than the UV sterilizer based on a UV dose of 40,000 µWs/cm2. For more details, review our Sterilight flow restrictors page.
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