A UV water purifier should always be installed after other filters in the chain. There are practically no exceptions to this. You should always ensure that the purifier is the last step in the overall filtration setup. In some cases, if the well is under the influence of surface water, the water can be contaminated with parasites such as Giardia.
In that scenario, a 1-micron absolute filter is recommended before the UV sterilizer, or ultrafiltration is recommended. A UV purifier should be placed downstream of a water softener, meaning that the water flowing into the UV purifier has softened and will not deposit lime on the glass cover or affect the purification capabilities of the system.
The Benefits of Installing a UV Water Purifier
UV water purifiers are one of the best defenses against harmful microorganisms, as they use UV light to mix the DNA of bacteria, viruses, and protozoa. Installing a UV water purifier is relatively easy and most people should be able to do it on their own.This means that the quality of the water source will improve considerably when it reaches the UV filter and will contain fewer contaminants that could protect microorganisms from UV light and reduce the efficiency of purification. As the water passes through the UV purifier, the microorganisms it contains are exposed to UV light, which kills them. The UV water purifier should be installed before the water heater, but after all other water treatment systems in your home, such as water softeners, reverse osmosis systems, well pumps and pressure tanks, water filters, and deionizers.
Additional Considerations When Installing a UV Water Purifier
First, the prefilter will eliminate larger organisms and also organisms that are attached to particles that UV light cannot penetrate to sterilize them. Second, the prefilter will clarify the water so that UV light can effectively penetrate and sterilize. If this is your first time installing a UV purifier, you should consider some additional considerations if you want to get the most out of the device.They can block the rays of the UV bulb and prevent them from reaching all the microbes that pass through the filter. UV light degrades and destroys non-metallic accessories and pipes that are in direct line of sight from the lamp located inside the Light Chamber.