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Very good overall By Turf on 3/26/13
Turf would recommend this product to a friend
Overall this is a solid built product with quality seals. A couple note worthy points that several have already mentioned
1) It's BIG and would be tough to mount under a 6' tank like I have unless it was VERY organized. To get an idea of how big it is you should stop by Home Depot and hold up a 4" diameter pvc pipe. I placed mine on the floor between the tank and wall.
2) No mounting brackets come with this unit but you can find them at any home improvement store... there are however not as clean to mount as with the smaller units.
3) Worth buying a $30 flow meter to maximize the efficiencies of this unit.
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Well built By Milford on 9/15/12
Milford would recommend this product to a friend
I have the 40 watt unit on my 180 gallon tank. Been in use for about a year now with no problems with the UV or my tank.
Algae at a minimum and no outbreaks of any sort. UV is super well built and BRS has replacement bulbs stocked. This is my first UV in a system and this one has not let me down.
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great product, very well built. By jason on 8/19/12
jason would recommend this product to a friend
just got my 40 watt uv and it is a beast!!!! it is made well and i like the very detailed instruction that came with it. it is very large so you better have alto if room to install it. the quartz leave is heavy duty, and comes out really easy. i didn't give it 5 stars only because it didn't come with any type of mounting brackets or hardware. i feel it should have for the money it costs. i am having trouble finding something that will hold it good, probably just going to make something which slows down install. overall this is a product i would recommend. i will update after a few months of using it.
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Larger than life By Robert on 2/8/12
Robert would recommend this product to a friend
This unit is huge. I bolted it under the bottom of my 100 gallon tank. My wife got it for me and she thought she had ordered the wrong part be cause of the size and I told her remember we are getting a bigger tank so sweetie you did good. I wish it came with an optional flow meter of a build in one.
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Its a Big Deal! By David on 11/22/11
David would recommend this product to a friend
This thing works great--I had to get a bit creative with the plumbing because it is so big. I run it off a 2nd return pump in my sump. That pump feels my GFO, and Carbon Reactor as well at the UV filter. The discharge from the UV goes directly into the display tank.
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This thing is really well built with heavy duty, top quality, components By Mark on 7/12/11
Mark would recommend this product to a friend
This thing is really well built with heavy duty, top quality, components. It comes with unions, and all the connectors (slip, threaded, and barbed) to plumb into your system.
I also like that it’s used by zoos, universities, and public aquariums.
Be aware this thing is big. It’s roughly 4 feet long and 5 inches round.
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Excellent Product By Edward on 5/14/11
Edward would recommend this product to a friend
Bulk Reef Supply has delivered again with an excellent product. I am very happy and would definitely recommend it to everyone. Excellent design and superior durability.
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Excellent Product By EG on 5/14/11
EG would recommend this product to a friend
Bulk Reef Supply delivers again with en excellent product. The quality is second to none. I would recommend this brand to everyone.
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Don't let the picture fool you. By Brad on 3/2/11
Brad would recommend this product to a friend
This thing is gigantic! (I bought the 40 watt) The picture does not do it justice pay attention this thing is over 42" long, not including the lead. I like the fact that it has 2" inputs and comes with fittings for multiple connection types from hard-pipe to flex tube. I have a 36 watt turbo twist too and I don't see how they could compare. It would be great if BRS would sell a flowmeter as an accessory for the UV's though so you can have a way to know how much you need to adjust the flow to meet the recommendations.
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Amazing Quality By Loknar28 on 12/31/10
Loknar28 would recommend this product to a friend
This thing is built like a tank and has a lifetime warranty against UV degradation of the housing. If you follow the very detailed maintenance instructions in the manual, it should outlast your tank.