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The best water quality starts with the SpectraLight SL-450. You'll enjoy a pool that is safe, healthy, and easier to manage. SpectraLight is a remarkable, scientifically proven, disinfection system that uses the power of ultraviolet light to create a pool that is safe, healthy, and easier to manage - and eliminates the need for virtually all chemicals - saving $400, $500, even $600. per year in chemicals.
Recent scientific studies are turning the pool industry upside down by exposing the dangers of swimming pool chemicals - prompting the World Health Organization to issue a statement that lower free chlorine concentrations may be health protective when UV is used. Over 200 leading aquatic centers have already attested to the effectiveness of ultraviolet disinfection in not only destroying all known pathogens, but also simultaneously rejuvenating water quality to pristine condition.
You many have noticed this magical effect in action during the Beijing games - as many commented on the perfectly clear pool water.
UV systems are sized by the flow rate of your circulation pump, not by pool volume alone. The SL-450 is intended for pumps moving roughly 55–70 gallons per minute. It delivers approximately 30,000 mJ at 70 GPM and 60,000 mJ at 55 GPM.
Available in 115V or 230V; select the voltage above to match your equipment pad. Installs inline after the filter (and after a heater, if fitted). Connections are not listed in the manufacturer copy we have; ask us for the union size before ordering plumbing parts.
The UV lamp is rated for about 13,000 hours and is typically replaced every 1–2 seasons depending on run time. Replacement lamp: Replacement Lamps.
| Application | Swimming Pools |
|---|---|
| System Power | 80 W |
| Flow at 30,000 mJ | 70 GPM |
| Flow at 60,000 mJ | 55 GPM |
| Matched Pump Flow | 55–70 GPM |
| Voltage | 115 V / 230 V |
| Housing | Industrial Graphite |
|---|---|
| Approximate Length | 37 in |
| Lamp Life | 13,000 hours |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime — All SpectraLight UV housings have a limited lifetime warranty against failure due to defects in materials and/or workmanship. The complete unit is covered for one year from the date of purchase or 18 months from the date of manufacture. |
| Brand | SpectraLight |
| Model Number | SL-450 |
Limited Lifetime All SpectraLight UV housings have a limited lifetime warranty against failure due to defects in materials and/or workmanship. The complete unit is covered for one year from the date of purchase or 18 months from the date of manufacture. from SpectraLight. Every product carries the manufacturer's warranty shown on its page. Pool Express is an authorized dealer, so your warranty is valid.
Try it in your pool for 30 days. If it is not right for you, return it within 30 days of delivery for a full refund of the purchase price. You pay the return shipping. There is never a restocking fee. Full return policy
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