wooden_reefer
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Would one agree that the UV method of generating O3 is more stable and steady than the arc method?
Ozone generation--arc vs UV
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Mr sea water
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I have never tried this, but I would like to try it, but I think that there is a better ways. I fully understand what you saying and using a UV tube at 154 nm to make ozone gas, I use a large UV bank at 254nm and it can clean the system if not carefull I have had to change all the water once because it was to clean I use NSW so not a big issue, but the good bit is it puts nothing in the system. Do you have one in mind? The old Sandas 500 from the 90s? Would be nice!
wooden_reefer
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I don't know if 254 nm UV can generate ozone. UV bulb that can generate O3 will indicate so I think.
Mr sea water
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No it needs to be 154nm. 254nm is for UV.
Mr sea water
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Then if you really want to step up a gear feed it with pure oxygen as a feed gas, then you get full power.
wooden_reefer
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Actually I am asking about this because I hope that O3 can be used, even if not quite optimally, without regulator.
Just size the UV and allow O3 to be generated per the capacity of the UV lamp. Such is my thought.
Just size the UV and allow O3 to be generated per the capacity of the UV lamp. Such is my thought.
CapnReefer
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Interesting thread, tagging along 
wooden_reefer
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Inexpensive O3 generating UV bulbs that I find are all of the 4 pin square type. About $25-50.
Instead of buying a ballast, there are 4 pin square type lamp setup for ordinary fluorescent home use that has the ballast; the power is limited in choice. Or a ballast can be had inexpensively.
You can buy the UV bulb to fit 4-pin lamp. Total shield is of course necessary. This is easier than DIY UV with water going thru because it will be all dry, no wetness.
Just two barb fittings with an air pump, air in and out.
What is the effect of O3 and 180 nm UV on ordinary PVC fittings? This I have to find out.
Instead of buying a ballast, there are 4 pin square type lamp setup for ordinary fluorescent home use that has the ballast; the power is limited in choice. Or a ballast can be had inexpensively.
You can buy the UV bulb to fit 4-pin lamp. Total shield is of course necessary. This is easier than DIY UV with water going thru because it will be all dry, no wetness.
Just two barb fittings with an air pump, air in and out.
What is the effect of O3 and 180 nm UV on ordinary PVC fittings? This I have to find out.
