Step by Step UV LAMP REPLACEMENT

You’ve invested in a UV system to make the water at home, cottage or cabin bacteria free for your family by installing a UV system, right? You know that the lamp needs to be replaced after a year of use, but how do you replace it? Can you do it yourself to save money or do you need a licensed plumber? How do you know which replacement lamp you need? How do you reset the countdown timer?
Be sure to protect the areas below the UV system from some water being spilled during the process. You’ll need a bucket and rags to catch the water. Some CLR or vinegar to clean the sleeve and some clean soapy water to wash out the pre filter housing if you’re also changing the filter. I always suggest having a spare quartz sleeve just in case you end up cracking or breaking it during the process.
Note: Be sure not to touch the lamp or the quartz sleeve with your fingers. Handle by ends only or with a clean cloth or wear soft gloves.
1) Unplug the system from the electrical outlet and turn off the water supply to the unit and release pressure by opening a faucet downstream of the UV until water slows to a trickle. Close the valve after the UV system to keep the house water from draining back.
2) Carefully remove the lamp connector from the electrical end by squeezing the plastic locking tabs on the side of the connector. Remove the lamp in an upward direction from the chamber and lamp connector base. Always hold the lamp by it’s ceramic ends. Lamp base can be very hot - be careful not to drop the lamp into the quartz sleeve as both are easily broken.
3) Carefully slide the lamp out of the quartz sleeve and discard.
4) Remove the bottom retaining nut, floating spring, and O ring. Remove the top retaining nut and O-ring.
5) Remove the quartz sleeve. Clean the quartz sleeve with a cloth soaked in CLR, vinegar or some other mild acid and then rinse with water. Note: If sleeve cannot be cleaned completely or it is scratched or cracked, then replace the sleeve.
6) Reinstall the quartz sleeve in the chamber allowing the sleeve to protrude an equal distance at both ends of the chamber. Slide supplied O-rings onto each end of the quartz sleeve. Reinstall the top and bottom retaining nuts, floating spring, and O-rings respectively.
7) Insert the new lamp fully into the chamber leaving about two inches of the lamp protruding from the chamber.
8) Attach the connector to the lamp and note that the connector will only allow correct installation in one position. Push the lamp connector against lamp connector base together until an audible click is heard.
9) Hold down the timer reset button and reapply power to the controller until you see RESET, then release timer reset button. A 5 second delay will occur until you hear an audible tone and LED display will read once again “365”.
10) Slowly open shutoff valves and purge the air from the system at the nearest faucet.
11) Ensure there are no leaks at the end caps before connecting the power to the system.
NOTE: If the UV lamp is over one year old or water has been used in the home without the UV lamp or you suspect there could be bacteria down stream of the UV light, all household plumbing lines should be chemically disinfected.
Can you save money by replacing the UV lamp yourself? You sure can!! But whether you choose to do it yourself or hire someone else to do it for you, understanding what’s involved and planning the installation ahead of time will make sure you get what you need and save your family money!
Any questions or comments about this video? Please enter them below, I read them all and would love to answer yours.
LOVE GARY THE WATER GUY AND WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT WATER FILTRATION FOR YOUR FAMILY? HERE ARE SOME NEXT STEPS!

2) LET’S CONNECT!

3) CONTACT!

4) SHOP!

#garythewaterguy#uvdisinfection#waterfiltration

[water_estore]

Check out this video to learn how to easily maintain your own UV system to save your family time and money!

[davidjfp]

Hi Gary. A fabulous video. You explained and demonstrated every step with precision. I watched it the night before i did the service and then the next morning prior to doing the service. I made a mistake with the reset by reading the instructions and listening to what you said and thought "yeah... I've got that'. But I didn't read or listen properly. Press and hold the Reset button, THEN plug in the power. Perfect. A case of thinking I've got it sorted but not paying attention to a small nuanced detail. Thanks once again.... BTW from Norfolk Island.

[jonnyg]

The instructions that came with my unit are spot on but thanks for the visual. Great video thank you

[randyclarke]

Excellent and clear instructions - thank you so much

[Jsfrog]

Thanks for this very helpful video!!! Only difference for me with the exact same controller at 10:05 - when I pushed and held in the button, then plugged the power back in/on, the controller said "rSet" for reset but never switched while I was pushing the button to "365." I continued to hold in the button for well over that five seconds you recommended, then once I released it, that's when the display switched to reading "365." So all good now, and thanks again!

[speechnirvana]

Best instructions I’ve seen. Thank you

[RXYYDGGG]

Hello Mr Gary. Thank you for your last comment and video. I asked the initial question about about the sediment filter because everytime it rains a lot the water in my house becomes discolored. I have to run it for 15 minutes at a time for two or three days until it clears up. That is why I asked about sediment filter. I have the two tanks and the UV filter then the salt container.

[Symplectics]

Hey Gary great video! I just bought a house that uses a well and I have the ATS system in my basement. Has a uv bulb with like 5 different small to large filters. I was not told how to change/ clean the system and mine kept on beeping for a long time and I had no idea why. I looked up and got myself the bulb then watched this video… I know how to go back to Amazon and get a sleeve and all new filters. It never ends. Lol

[dtangent]

Thank you for instructions. I just replaced mine and the sleeve was clouded inside, vinegar did the trick! Thanks a lot!

[jeanguibault]

VH410 Just replace sleeve and uv light watching the video ( well done) and cannot reset the unit. I get the long beep, see “reset” but not the 365”.
I still tried holding long enough many times after I see the reset but it keeps beeping?
The365 does not appear
Jean

[RalphThomure]

Badass! I used this video and others to change our uv bulb and filters!

[marklemohr]

Hi Gary.

I inserted the uv bulb without the sleeve in place and plugged it in for 10 minutes. The water leaked out over the electrical connection for the system.

My plumber who installed it told me I just had to install the light.

I did not know about the sleeve.

Is my machine ruined now or just the bulb or did I get lucky and I just have to let everything dry out?

Fingers and toes crossed.

Thanks

[tomtran]

Great info. So well described the process. Many thanks!

[megansmith]

How do you clean the sleeve ? Can I soak it or can I use a sponge and clean it ? Thanks in advance

[oteliasmith]

Hello I watched your video and was wondering if the UV light does the same as a sediment filter. My well does not have a filter hooked to the line but it does have a UV light. All of this is new to me as a new home owner. Thank you so much for your help.

Ms Smith

[nonlinearcarp]

I come back to this video every summer to replace my uv light. This year however i can't seem to reset my counter. It only cycles between the 2 days left on the previous lamp and the total days used, holding it down for a minute and no reset

[contentnow]

Great tips, they were very helpful. Many thanks.

[milpyzhome]

Did you not need to replace the o-rings on the top and the bottom that were removed? I didn't see you remove the top o-ring, but you spoke of it.

[jeffkeskeaw]

how to fix leak on the very bottom cap of canister

[fishingmaster]

How often do you replace the filter on the wall behind you