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Viqua UV Water Systems

Protect your property with premium, chemical-free water purification. VIQUA UV Systems are the industry standard for safely eliminating 99.99% of harmful bacteria, viruses, and cysts—including E. coli, Cryptosporidium, and Giardia. Perfect for private well water, rainwater catchment, and municipal water purification.

Why Choose VIQUA UV?

100% Chemical-Free: Destroys waterborne pathogens instantly without altering the taste, odor, or chemistry of your water.
Continuous Protection: Heavy-duty 304 stainless steel disinfection chambers paired with an intelligent digital controller for real-time monitoring.
Point-of-Use & Whole-House: Scalable systems available from low-flow single-tap setups to high-volume commercial installations.

Browse our standard point-of-use units below, or request a fast quote on heavy-duty residential and commercial systems.

Products (Total Items: 2)

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Description

Stock

Price

Quantity

VT1

Viqua VT1 Tap UV Water System 1gpm 3/8"-1/2" Combo NPT Female

Special Order

$265.51

VT4

VIQUA VT4 Point-of-Use UV Water Disinfection System 3.5 GPM, 1/2" MNPT

Special Order

$305.00

UV Water Systems Viqua

VIQUA UV water systems are premium, chemical-free water purification systems designed to eliminate 99.99% of harmful bacteria, viruses, and cysts (including E. coli, Cryptosporidium, and Giardia) from your water supply. They are the industry standard for treating well water, rainwater catchment, and municipal water that may be prone to biological contamination. Viqua produces units from 1gpm up to 210 gpm.
Need a Larger Model? Get a Fast Quote on 5GPM to 210GPM Viqua Systems.

How They Work:

VIQUA systems route incoming water through a durable, 304 stainless steel chamber containing a high-output UV-C lamp protected inside a quartz sleeve. As water flows past, the UV light alters the DNA of microorganisms, instantly preventing them from reproducing or causing illness. A specialized digital controller monitors the system, tracking lamp life and triggering audible alarms if the lamp fails.

Download VIQUA VT1-VT4 Owner's Manual (PDF)

Need a Larger System? Get a Fast Custom Quote

VIQUA manufactures high-output water disinfection systems handling flow rates from 5 GPM up to 210 GPM for large residential estates, light commercial buildings, and industrial facilities.

Because these commercial units are customized to your specific plumbing footprint and water volume requirements, we offer direct, competitive wholesale pricing to ensure you get exactly what you need.

How to Request Your Pricing:

Email us directly at [email protected]
Let us know your target Flow Rate (GPM) or application type (e.g., 3-bathroom home, commercial kitchen).
We will provide a competitive quote and add your specified model to our website for seamless checkout within 1 business day.

Have questions about sizing? Our family-owned team is here to help you configure the perfect system. reach out today!

Crucial Installation & Maintenance Rules

To ensure continuous "water confidence" and maintain system certification, always follow these critical guidelines:

1. Pre-Filtration is Mandatory: UV rays operate on line-of-sight. Physical sediment can create "shadows" that shield bacteria from the light. You must install a 5-micron sediment pre-filter cartridge directly before your VIQUA chamber to clear physical particles.

2. Verify Your Water Quality: Before installation, ensure your water meets these thresholds: Iron (< 0.3 ppm), Hardness (< 7 grains per gallon), and Manganese (< 0.05 ppm). Exceeding these limits causes rapid mineral scaling on the quartz sleeve, completely blocking the UV-C rays. Install a water softener or specialized iron filter ahead of the UV unit if necessary.

3. Annual Lamp Replacement: Even though a VIQUA bulb may stay lit past 12 months, the intensive UV-C gas output degrades after 9,000 hours (1 year) of continuous operation. Replace your lamp annually (e.g., using the genuine Viqua S330RL for VT4 units) to guarantee proper pathogen inactivation.

4. Use a Surge Suppressor: Voltage fluctuations can destroy the delicate circuitry inside your VIQUA digital controller. Always plug your power source into a high-quality surge protector to safeguard your investment.

Genuine VIQUA Replacement Lamps & Quartz Sleeves

To maintain a certified 99.99% disinfection rate, your VIQUA system requires routine maintenance. UV-C lamps must be replaced every 12 months (9,000 hours), and quartz sleeves should be cleaned regularly or replaced every 24 months.

Don't see your specific model listed below? Contact us at Email us directly at [email protected] and we will source your genuine replacement part immediately.

VIQUA S330RL Replacement Lamp

Compatible with: VT4, S2Q-PA, SSM-17 Series Systems

High-output 1-year replacement bulb to ensure continuous pathogen inactivation.

Special Order / Available Upon Request

VIQUA QS-330 Quartz Sleeve

Compatible with: VT4, S2Q-PA, SSM-17 Series Systems

Heavy-duty quartz protection sleeve. Protects the UV lamp from thermal shock and scaling.

Special Order / Available Upon Request

Frequently Asked Questions: VIQUA UV Water Systems

Q: Do I really need a pre-filter before my VIQUA UV system?

A: Yes, absolutely. UV light requires a direct "line of sight" to destroy bacteria. If there are tiny physical particles of sediment, dirt, or debris in your water, pathogens can literally hide behind them and survive. Installing a 5-micron sediment pre-filter immediately before your UV unit is required to ensure complete disinfection.

Q: The UV bulb is still lighting up after 12 months. Do I still need to replace it?

A: Yes. While the bulb may continue to emit visible blue light for up to a couple of years, the specialized UV-C gas inside the lamp degrades and becomes too weak to kill bacteria after 9,000 hours (roughly 12 months) of continuous operation. Failing to change the bulb annually risks your water safety.

Q: How often do I need to clean or replace the quartz sleeve?

A: You should inspect and clean the glass quartz sleeve (the tube protecting the bulb) every 3 to 6 months to remove mineral scaling or cloudiness. The glass must be perfectly transparent to let the UV light pass through. We recommend replacing the quartz sleeve entirely every 24 months to avoid hairline fractures or permanent mineral clouding.

Q: Can I turn the UV system off when I am not using it to save power?

A: No. VIQUA systems are designed to stay running 24/7. Turning the unit off allows untreated water to flow past the chamber or permits bacteria to breed inside the chamber while the system is cool. Additionally, turning the controller on and off frequently will shorten the life of the lamp and the ballasts.

Q: What happens if my home experiences a power surge or a brief outage?

A: The digital controllers inside VIQUA systems contain sensitive electronic circuit boards. Fluctuations in electricity can easily damage or fry them. We strictly recommend plugging your system into a **high-quality surge suppressor** to shield your electronics from damage.

Q: Does a UV system fix hard water or remove bad tastes and smells?

A: No. A UV system is strictly a biological purification system designed to kill bacteria and viruses. It does not filter out heavy metals, odors, chemicals, or hard minerals. For taste and odor issues, you should pair the system with a carbon block filter. For hard water, a water softener must be installed *before* the UV unit to prevent mineral buildup on the sleeve.

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