{"product_id":"aqua-ultraviolet-sl-series-uv-sterilizers","title":"Aqua Ultraviolet SL Series UV Sterilizers","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAqua Ultraviolet SL Series\u003c\/strong\u003e uses a high-output PL-L compact UV-C lamp delivering more germicidal dose per pass than equivalent-wattage Classic-Series units. SL is the right choice for heavily-stocked koi ponds, commercial pondscapes, and high-bioload installations where maximum UV-C dose per gallon-of-flow matters more than minimum upfront cost. Available in SL 100 W (120 V) and SL 200 W (120 V or 240 V) — match to your local electrical service and pond circulation rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh-output PL-L compact UV-C lamp — more dose per pass than Classic at same wattage\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThree configurations: SL 100 W 120 V · SL 200 W 120 V · SL 200 W 240 V\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIndustry-standard barb \/ union port fittings\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReplaceable lamp + quartz sleeve serviceable on-unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLamps NOT interchangeable with Classic \/ Twist \/ Viper — use SL Series Replacement UV Lamps (A20100 \/ A20200)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e100% Made in the USA — Aqua Ultraviolet has manufactured UV sterilizers in Temecula, California since 1992\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBacked by Aqua Ultraviolet's full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #0B63A7; color: #FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #0B63A7; text-align: center; font-weight: 600; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal;\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #0B63A7; text-align: center; font-weight: 600; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal;\"\u003eSL\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"text-align: center; background-color: #FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eLamp Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal;\"\u003ePL-L compact UV-C (NOT compatible with Classic Series T5 lamps)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"text-align: center; background-color: #F3F5F6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eAvailable Wattages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal;\"\u003e100 W · 200 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"text-align: center; background-color: #FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eVoltage Options\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal;\"\u003e120 V (SL 100 + SL 200) · 240 V (SL 200 only)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"text-align: center; background-color: #F3F5F6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eLamp Life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal;\"\u003e~14,000 hours (replace annually for peak UV-C output)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"text-align: center; background-color: #FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCompatible Replacement Lamps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal;\"\u003eA20100 (SL 100 W) · A20200 (SL 200 W)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"text-align: center; background-color: #F3F5F6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCompatible Quartz Sleeves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal;\"\u003eA10100 (SL 100) · A10200 (SL 200)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"text-align: center; background-color: #FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCompatible Replacement Transformers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal;\"\u003esee Aqua Ultraviolet SL Series Replacement Transformers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"text-align: center; background-color: #F3F5F6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal;\"\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlow Rate (GPH) by Wattage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #0B63A7; color: #FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #0B63A7; text-align: center; font-weight: 600; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal;\"\u003eWattage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #0B63A7; text-align: center; font-weight: 600; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal;\"\u003eMax GPH (Clarification, ~30,000 µW\/cm²) — green-water control\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #0B63A7; text-align: center; font-weight: 600; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal;\"\u003eMin GPH (Sterilization, ~90,000 µW\/cm²) — parasite + bacteria kill\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"text-align: center; background-color: #FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSL 100 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal;\"\u003e6,600 GPH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal;\"\u003e2,200 GPH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"text-align: center; background-color: #F3F5F6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSL 200 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal;\"\u003e9,200 GPH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #E1E3E4; white-space: normal; word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal;\"\u003e3,066 GPH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSizing rule: divide your filtered circulation rate (GPH) by the column you need. Pick a unit whose Max GPH ≥ your circulation rate to achieve clarification dose; pick a unit whose Min GPH ≥ your circulation rate to achieve full sterilization dose at that flow.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSL vs Classic vs Viper — when do I choose SL?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eSL fits the gap between Classic Series (general-purpose pond clarification) and Viper Series (commercial-grade sterilization). Pick SL if your pond is 8,000-15,000 gallons and you need sterilization-grade dose without the cost of a Viper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use SL replacement bulbs in my Classic unit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo — SL uses PL-L compact lamps (A20100 \/ A20200), Classic uses T5 lamps. Different sockets, different lamp geometries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e120 V or 240 V — which do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e120 V for standard residential service (USA \/ Canada). 240 V (SL 200 only) for international (220-240 V service) or for installations on US 240 V circuits where the dedicated transformer is preferred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy annually replace the lamp?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eUV-C output drops by 30-50% in the first year of operation even though the lamp visibly glows. Operating past 12 months delivers significantly less germicidal dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/Z10186_-_INSTRUCTION_MANUAL_SL_UNITS.pdf?v=1777082582\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSL Series Instructions (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/How-UV-Works_-21120_Web.pdf?v=1777082661\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHow Ultraviolet Works (Brochure) (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/UV-Charts-Salt-and-Fresh-Water-Web_Page_3.png?v=1777082695\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eUV Sizing Chart - Freshwater\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Video\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aqua-uv-video\" style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;margin:1em 0;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/A2hhr5eKVOc\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen title=\"Aqua Ultraviolet SL Series UV Sterilizers — manufacturer video\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Aqua Ultraviolet","offers":[{"title":"100 Watt 120V - Aqua Ultraviolet SL Series UV Sterilizer","offer_id":44949169209414,"sku":"A00194","price":2270.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 Watt 120V - Aqua Ultraviolet SL Series UV Sterilizer","offer_id":44949169242182,"sku":"AS90201","price":2945.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 Watt 240V - Aqua Ultraviolet SL Series UV Sterilizer","offer_id":44950883369030,"sku":"AS90200","price":2726.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Watt 240V - Aqua Ultraviolet SL Series UV Sterilizer","offer_id":44952505745478,"sku":"A00180","price":2162.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/Swiming-Pool_100Watt_2945f564-5bc9-436d-bbd8-7398f19c3301.webp?v=1777083291","url":"https:\/\/playitkoi.com\/es\/products\/aqua-ultraviolet-sl-series-uv-sterilizers","provider":"Play It Koi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}