Posted: Thursday, 17 July 2025
In this blog, we explore the risks of running low on stock during summer shutdown periods and explain how Alpha-Purify’s shorter lead times can help you avoid operational downtime and compliance issues.
As we head into the summer holiday period, many industries adjust shift patterns, slow production lines or temporarily shut down certain operations. But even when staff numbers are reduced, your UV based disinfection systems can’t be put on hold.
For industries such as aquatics, municipal water treatment, aquaculture, food production or marine operations, system downtime due to a failed UV lamp or damaged component could lead to much bigger problems, especially when the right parts aren’t readily available on site due to lack of stock or supplier holiday shutdowns.
Why Summer Holidays Can Be High Risk
- Reduced staffing: Maintenance teams may be stretched thin, delaying critical inspections or lamp replacements.
- Supplier lead times: Many UV suppliers (not us!) quote delivery windows of up to two months for non-stock items, and which may be even longer over summer.
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Delivery disruptions: supplier distribution operations may experience extended shutdown holiday periods.
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Compliance concerns: A UV-based disinfection system that drops below operational performance can put health, safety and regulatory compliance at risk.
That’s why reviewing your stock holding ahead of the summer break is so important.
Whether you need medium-pressure UV lamps, Amalgam or low-pressure lamps, quartz sleeves, O-rings or ballast power supplies, Alpha-Purify can deliver non-stock items in around 30 days. No matter what time of the year.
How Alpha-Purify Can Help
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Fast and reliable production of medium and Amalgam/Low-pressure UV lamps tailored to your system
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Global delivery in around 30 days for non-stock items
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Support for maintenance planning and inventory reviews
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Over 30 years’ experience supplying OEMs and end users across water, marine, food and healthcare sectors
Taking a proactive approach now could prevent costly downtime and disruption later. Speak with Alpha-Purify today to review your stock levels and ensure you’re fully prepared for the summer period.
Contact Us now to plan ahead and keep your UV systems running without interruption.