A solenoid valve is an electrically-activated mechanical valve that opens and closes when power is applied to it. This kind of valve can be installed and wired into a Sterilight system which is monitored. If the UV intensity were to drop below the recommended level the solenoid would then be activated and automatically shut down the flow of water. This will keep contaminated water from getting through the UV system.

A solenoid valve is an electrically actuated valve. Available as individual units, or mounted as a group to a base, solenoids offer high flow rates, quiet reliable operation, and a number of plumbing alternatives. Quality solenoids are manufactured from brass or hard-anodized aluminum (extruded aluminum bodies degrade in the harsh under-car environment), are rebuildable, and usually advertised as “bubble-tight”.

Modification involves changing the actuation system from electric to pneumatic. Consult the sprinkler valve modification article at SpudFiles for instructions.

A typical solenoid consists of the following main elements: a cylindrical coil, a steel or iron frame or shell, a steel or iron plunger and optionally, a stationary magnetic pole/travel stop. A magnetic field is generated within the solenoid by passing electrical current through the coil. The frame or shell surrounds the coil, providing a flux path. In effect, it focuses the magnetic field produced by the coil.

We do recommend that you install a flow restrictor on your Sterilight system, that way you can be sure that your disinfection is not being compromised.

A Sterilight system requires two water connections and one electrical. Very simple. You can install any of the Sterilight systems either vertically or horizontally HOWEVER there is a right and a wrong way to do this.

What is turbidity? Turbidity consists of small suspended particles that eventually fall out of solution. If you ever draw a glass of water from a faucet and you see those very small particles floating to the bottom of the glass, that's turbidity. You are more likely to see high levels of turbidity in surface water than in ground water.

Sterilight UV systems require the lamp to be changed on an annual basis (provide they are not installed in a seasonal home). It is suggested that the quartz sleeve be cleaned during the lamp change provided the home is supplied with high quality water (no iron, hardness etc.) otherwise the sleeve should be maintained on a regular basis. Please NOTE: If the Sterilight system you have is monitored (ie. Has a sensor) you must ensure that you clean the sensor eye as well as the quartz sleeve.

This will depend on the model of Sterilight that you have purchased. R-Can sells UV system from 0.5 USGPM to 1,000 USGPM and with a variety of different options.

The following picture is an example of how you should install your Sterilight system. Please keep in mind that in the picture below all different kinds of options are indicated. This is merely a RECOMMENDATION. What we would like to get across is that the UV must be the very LAST piece of water treatment equipment.

UV systems are extremely economical to operate. A typical 8 USGPM whole house UV system operates on the same power requirements as a 40 WATT light bulb.

A Sterilight UV system is there to protect your water from pathogenic microorganisms, BUT there is the potential for harmful microorganisms to already be present in the water lines. The water lines then need to be disinfected upon installation of the UV system. A simple way to introduce a disinfectant (chlorine) into the lines is via the filter.

Hooks rarely tear out BUT in the event that one does or if the skin is torn, it is best to have a suture kit on hand to sew the wound shut.

The cables from the cubes terminate at the back of the bass module - the right speaker wires in the slot marked right & left speaker wires in the slot marked left. Another set of wires need to run from the audio in of the bass module to the audio out of the amplifier.

Yes, but the bandwidth will be shared among all of the active connections. Also, Verizon, SBC, and Comcast do not provide technical support for networks. If you choose to set up a network, you need to have the appropriate network systems in place. Please note that families subscribing to myPISD.net services are limited to two concurrent connections.