Maintenance Guides / Plumbing & Water

Clean UV sterilizer quartz sleeve

Difficulty: moderateTime: 45 mins

Why it matters

Mineral and iron film blocks UV light. The lamp glows but water isn't disinfected.

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How to do it

  • 1

    Turn off the UV sterilizer at the electrical breaker.

  • 2

    Allow the system to cool and drain (5 minutes).

  • 3

    Carefully remove the quartz sleeve from the UV chamber.

  • 4

    Soak the sleeve in white vinegar for 30-45 minutes.

  • 5

    Gently scrub mineral film with a soft cloth or sponge.

  • 6

    Rinse thoroughly with distilled water and reinstall in the chamber.