Description
The Aqua Ultraviolet Viper 1200 W Stainless Steel brings the largest single-housing Viper into a 316-grade stainless chassis built for saltwater aquaculture, marine display systems, and outdoor pondscapes where the unit will see direct sun or chemical exposure. Sterilization-class UV-C dose delivered across 3", 4", and 6" port sizes for serious commercial throughput.
Key Features
- 1200 W high-output UV sterilization — flagship Viper SS chassis
- 316-grade stainless steel — saltwater + outdoor + industrial-rated
- Available port sizes: 3", 4", 6" Slip Union
- Wiper-equipped variants available for hands-off quartz sleeve maintenance
- Industrial-grade build matched to commercial reef, koi farm, and aquaculture deployments
- Made in the USA — Aqua Ultraviolet has manufactured UV sterilizers in Temecula, California since 1992
- Backed by Aqua Ultraviolet's full manufacturer warranty
Specifications
| Series | Viper |
|---|---|
| Wattage | 1200 W |
| Body Material | 316 Stainless Steel |
| Port Sizes | 3" / 4" / 6" Slip Union |
| Use Case | Saltwater aquaculture, marine display systems, commercial koi grow-out |
| Wiper Compatibility | Available — note: saltwater operation voids wiper warranty |
| Country of Origin | USA |
Flow Rate (GPH) by Wattage
| Wattage | Max GPH (Clarification, ~30,000 µW/cm²) — green-water control | Min GPH (Sterilization, ~90,000 µW/cm²) — parasite + bacteria kill |
|---|---|---|
| 1200 W | 52,500 GPH | 17,500 GPH |
Sizing 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Stainless Steel Viper for saltwater — is the wiper safe?
No — Aqua UV explicitly voids the wiper warranty under saltwater operation. Use the non-wiper SS Viper and clean the quartz sleeve manually every 1-2 months in marine systems.
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