Description
Pentek UVBB Replacement UVC Light Bulb
4 Pin on a Single End – 23 Watt Germicidal Water Treatment Bulb
The Pentek UVBB Generic Replacement UVC Light Bulb is a 23 Watt germicidal water treatment bulb that has four pins on a single end. With a total length of 18.23 inches, CureUV.com’s UVC light bulb is an effective way to sanitize water without altering the water’s pH, taste, or chemistry. This is because using UVC light to disinfect water is a purely physical process and is a far better option for chemicals and their bi-products.
The quality of the water we use immensely affects our health and wellbeing. This germicidal sanitizer is designed to destroy, bacteria, viruses, protozoa, cysts, and other microorganisms that may create havoc on our health. The light bulb emits short UV-C radiation with a UV output peak of 253.7nm. This radiation is considered to be highly lethal for microorganisms and alters their genetic framework and prevents them from reproducing.
We offer two versions of this UV-C bulb; a good quality foreign-made generic replacement unit and an ultra-high quality US-made unit. Both lights are guaranteed to be 100% compatible with the Pentek UVBB.
This bulb is available with a shatterproof coating that in case of damage keeps the lamp glass from falling into the unit where is installed. This results in an easy way to dispose of glass if it shatters. You can select this shatterproof option above.
Do I need shatterproof coating?
Although shatterproof coating can lower the intensity of the UV-C bulb by as much as 15%, it is recommended for applications in which it is crucial to avoid potential glass breakage at all costs. These applications include but are not limited to food processing and medical institutions. However, if glass breakage would be inconvenient but not catastrophic, skipping the costly shatterproof coating is quite alright. After all, we do not use shatterproof coating with our glasses and plates at home.
Technical Specifications:
- Total Length: 18.23 inches (463mm)
- Arc Length: 15.16 inches (385mm)
- Lamp Quartz Diameter: 15mm
- Operating Current: 425mA
- Lamp Wattage: 23 Watts
- Output UVC Watts: 8 Watts
- Output uW/cm^2 @ 1m: 78
- Peak UV Output: 253.7nm
- Glass Type: Non Ozone
- Base Style: 4 pin on a single end
- Base Material: Ceramic
- Rated Life: Up to 10,000 hours
Common Locations for use:
- Factories
- Farms
- Homes
- Hospitals
- Hotels
- Laboratories
- Ships
Drawing of Replacement UVC Bulb
Spectral Output of Germicidal UVC Light Bulbs (PDF)
*Hg – Lamp contains mercury – manage in accordance with your local disposal laws by visiting: www.lamprecycle.org
*All germicidal UVC light bulbs listed are compatible brand UV products. We do not sell Pentek brand UVC bulbs. All Pentek brand names, trademarks, and logos are property of Pentek.
*Warning: Ultraviolet UV-C light is harmful to your eyes and skin. Use proper safety gear.
Note: CureUV.com stocks generic products that are 100% compatible with the original equipment.
