Posted: Wednesday, 25 January 2023
Why are
the right specifications important when buying new quartz sleeves?
When you
need to order a replacement quartz sleeve for your disinfection system it is
vital you get the specification right. Knowing the exact specification of the
sleeve and providing precise measurements means you will avoid errors that can
result in:
- Non-fitting
sleeves
- Inefficient
transmission of UV light
- Costly
return of goods
- Unnecessary
downtime
Depending
on your system, the tolerance between good and bad performance can be in mm’s.
Get the
specification right the first time and you will benefit from ongoing efficient
operations. That’s why it’s important to provide as much exact detail as
possible when ordering any new quartz sleeve.
When
should you order a new quartz sleeve?
The level
of contaminants in the water will vary depending on the location of the water
treatment facility and the type of water being treated, so it can be hard to
know how often to clean quartz sleeves.
The same
contamination that prevents UV from being effectively transmitted through the
quartz can also lead to the degradation of the material wall, meaning that even
cleaning the sleeves may eventually have no positive effect on UV
transmittance.
We
recommend that all quartz sleeves should be replaced every 3 years, however, if
the sleeves are regularly suffering from heavy contamination then they should
be replaced earlier if testing equipment shows that UVT is compromised.
How to order a new Quartz Sleeve
There are three
main types of quartz sleeve in use:
- Closed
at one end
- Open
at both ends
- Flared
at one end
We can
supply all the different types of quartz sleeves but need some basic
specification details to ensure the correct fit your system. Using your
existing quartz sleeve as the basis of the specification will help get the
right replacement for your system. The main specifications we need are (Ref
image):
1. Total
length (A)
2. Outside
Diameter (OD)
3. Internal
Diameter (ID)
4. End type
5. The type
of material it is made from (Standard, Ozone-free or Synthetic quartz)
If you have
any questions or are struggling to find the right information, please contact
our sales team who can work through the specifications with you.
For more
information visit our Quartz Sleeve webpage
Ready to
order? Fill in our downloadable form to provide us with your requirements.
If you have
any questions please Contact Us and our team of experts will be glad to help.