💡 UV-C technology for healthier water
EHEIM's Reeflex UV range is based on UV-C technology designed to neutralize microorganisms present in water (floating algae, bacteria, spores). Unlike conventional sterilizers, the Reeflex principle forces the water to pass very close to the UV tube, which significantly improves treatment efficiency without requiring excessive power.
🔄 Difference between Reeflex UV and Reeflex UV+E
The Reeflex UV+E versions represent the "smart" evolution of the range: they add Wi-Fi (WLAN) control to operate the device (from a compatible smartphone/tablet/computer) and adapt its use to the context. Features include the ability to manage operating periods and a booster mode useful for strengthening the treatment action over a short period (for example, during an episode of cloudy water or high microbial pressure).
📏 A complete range to suit every volume
The range covers a wide range of water volumes thanks to several power outputs :
- Reeflex UV 350 – 7 W : for volumes of approximately 80 to 350 L
- Reeflex UV / UV+E 500 – 9 W : for volumes of approximately 300 to 500 L
- Reeflex UV / UV+E 800 – 11 W : for volumes of approximately 400 to 800 L
- Reeflex UV / UV+E 1500 – 18 W : for volumes of approximately 700 to 1500 L
- Reeflex UV / UV+E 2000 – 24 W : for volumes of approximately 1200 to 2000 L
Each model is designed to be integrated in-line on the filtration circuit, usually after the pump or after the mechanical filter.
⚙️ Simple installation and built-in safety
Reeflex UV sterilizers are supplied with universal fittings, allowing for easy integration with most standard hoses. The housing is designed to prevent any UV emission to the outside : the lamp only operates when the unit is properly closed, ensuring safe use for the user.
🌱 Use in aquaponics
A UV sterilizer is generally not an essential component in an aquaponics system, as the biological activity of beneficial bacteria is central to the process. However, it can be very useful as a complementary tool to improve certain aspects of water quality and mitigate health risks.
Placed on a secondary loop or on a section of the circuit where water clarification is desired (for example, after mechanical and biological filtration), UV sterilization helps reduce the load of free-floating microorganisms (bacteria, suspended algae) in the water circulating within the loop. This promotes clearer water and can limit the spread of pathogens.
UV does not replace the biofilter or the biological processes necessary for aquaponics, but it is a useful and complementary tool to ensure better water quality, especially when you want to minimize the risks of unwanted proliferation or improve the clarity of the circuit without adding chemicals.
