Viqua PRO10 - Degradation Chart; Temperature Profile

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3.4.2 Degradation Chart
Amalgam lamps have a useful life of approximately 18,000 hours. They can provide
adequate disinfection for up to two years and then require replacement.
3.4.3 Temperature Profile
VIQUA’s lamps use a mercury amalgam mix to control the vapour pressure and
produce a more stable output than conventional standard output lamps.
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253.7nm Output (%)
Burning Hours
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% of Peak UV Intensity
Water Temperature (°C)
Pro 10 Temperature Profile