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Sterilight Silver Series Ultraviolet (UV) Sterilizers

Sterilight Silver Series UV Water PurifierThe Sterilight Silver Series is ideally suited for point of use water treatment to kill bacteria (including coliform and e.coli), viruses, cryptosporidium, giardia, and a wide range of other microbiological contaminants. The larger Silver Series models, specifically the S5Q-PA, S8Q-PA, and S12Q-PA, can also be used for whole house applications where an economical unit with an average array of features is required. Given its economical price, the Silver Series is a popular choice for homeowners desiring protection against microbiological contaminants as a precautionary prophylactic treatment measure even though their water has not tested positive for bacteria or other pathogen.

Since the Silver Series cannot be equipped with a UV intensity monitor or emergency solenoid shut-off kit, homeowners with a known contamination problem with a serious contaminant like e.coli, cryptosporidium, or giardia, are generally recommended to select a Silver Plus Series or Platinum Series model for an even greater level of water safety (especially for whole house use).

All Silver Series units feature a stainless steel reactor chamber, a fire-polished domed quartz sleeve, and Sterilight Sterilume™-EX coated low pressure germicidal UV lamp which can be conveniently changed without interrupting the water flow. The UV lamp provides a 4-log (99.99%) reduction of bacteria, viruses, and protozoan cysts (cryptosporidium and giardia) at the specified maximum flow rates. The Silver Series electronic controller features a switchable power supply that automatically detects line voltage between 100-240 volt and adjusts its operating settings accordingly.

The Sterilight Silver Series is composed of six models with treatment capacities ranging from 1 to 15 gallons per minute.

Sterilight
SQ-PA
Sterilight
S1Q-PA
Sterilight
S2Q-PA
Sterilight
S5Q-PA
Sterilight
S8Q-PA
Sterilight
S12Q-PA
Applications
point-of-use

point-of-use
cabin
average home
Max. Flow Rate
(UV dose >30 mJ/cm2)*
1.5 GPM 2 GPM
(7 lpm)
3 GPM
(11 lpm)
6 GPM
(23 lpm)
10 GPM
(38 lpm)
15 GPM
(57 lpm)
Max. Flow Rate
(UV dose >40 mJ/cm2)*
1 GPM 1.5 GPM
(5 lpm)
2 GPM
(7 lpm)
4.5 GPM
(17 lpm)
8 GPM
(29 lpm)
11 GPM
(42 lpm)
Water Chamber Material 304 Stainless Steel (316 stainless steel available by special order)
Chamber Length 12.0 inches / 30.5 cm 15.0 inches / 38.1 cm 17.0 inches / 43.2 cm 22.0 inches / 56.0 cm 35.0 inches / 90.0 cm 37.0 inches / 94.0 cm
Chamber Diameter 2.0 inches /
5.2 cm
2.5 inches / 6.5 cm 3.5 inches /
8.9 cm
Controller Size 7.3 x 3.2 x 2.5 inches / (19.0 x 8.1 x 6.4 cm)
Lamp Sterilume-EX
Model S212RL
Sterilume-EX
Model S287RL
Sterilume-EX
Model S330RL
Sterilume-EX
Model S463RL
Sterilume-EX
Model S810RL
Sterilume-EX
Model S36RL
Sleeve Quartz
Model QS-212
Quartz
Model QS-001
Quartz
Model QS-330
Quartz
Model QS-463
Quartz
Model QS-810
Quartz
Model QS-012
Electrical 100-240v, 50/60HZ (12V DC available by special order on SQ-PA, S1Q-PA, S2Q-PA & S5Q-PA)
Power Consumption 15 watts 19 watts 22 watts 30 watts 46 watts 48 watts
Lamp Power 10 watts 14 watts 17 watts 24 watts 37 watts 39 watts
Inlet / Outlet Plumbing Ports 1/4" MNPT 1/2" MNPT 3/4" MNPT Combo 3/4" FNPT / 1" MNPT
"Power-On" Indicator Light Has Feature
Audible Lamp Failure Alarm Has Feature
Lamp Replacement Reminder Has Feature
LED Display: Lamp Life Remaining, Total Controller Runtime Has Feature
Recommended Flow Restrictors
sold separately
na na FR-02 or
FRSS-2.5
FRSS-6-34 FR-08 FRSS-10,
FRSS-12 or
FRSS-15
Sterilight
SQ-PA
Sterilight
S1Q-PA
Sterilight
S2Q-PA
Sterilight
S5Q-PA
Sterilight
S8Q-PA
Sterilight
S12Q-PA
Price
Switch to CDN pricing
Discontinued
See UVMax
Model A
for replacement
Discontinued
See Sterilight
S2Q-PA
for replacement
US$429.00

Discontinued
See Viqua VH150 for replacement
Discontinued
See Viqua VH200 for replacement
Discontinued
See Viqua VH410 for replacement
Sterilight SQ-PA Sterilight S1Q-PA Sterilight S2Q-PA Sterilight S5Q-PA Sterilight S8Q-PA Sterilight S12Q-PA

*Note: Maximum recommended flow rates based on 95% UV transmittance. Actual dosage depends on flow rate, water quality, and maintenance (cleaning of 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 40 mJ/cm2.

Feed Water Quality Parameters
Iron 0.3 ppm (0.3 mg/L)
Manganese 0.05 ppm (0.05 mg/L)
Tannins 0.1 ppm (0.1 mg/L)
Turbidity < 1 NTU
Hardness < 120 ppm (7 grains / gallon)
UV Transmittance (UVT): 75%
Maximum Temperature: 104F (40C)
Maximum Pressure: 125 psi

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. We recommend the following pre-filter equipment:

sediment pre-filter for UV sterilizer sediment and activated carbon pre-filter for UV system iron reduction filter
WH1B+
5 Micron Sediment
Pre-Filter Package


excellent overall sediment pre-treatment to 5 micron level
WH2
Sediment & Activated
Carbon Pre-Filter Package


sediment pre-treatment to 5 microns and improves UV transmittance by removing tannins and other contaminants that reduce UVT
WH5
Iron Reduction
Filter Package


very cost effective iron pre-treatment filter for iron levels ranging from 0.3 to 5.0 ppm

Accessories:

The Sterilight Silver 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 mJ/cm2. For more details, review our flow restrictors page.