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HQUA OWS 12 Ultraviolet Water Purifier Sterilizer Filter for Whole House 12GPM 110V 40W Model HQUA UV 12GPM 1 Extra UV Tube
Last Updated: June 22, 2020 (Refresh Now)
6.9
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Total Reviews
111
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44
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Setup
18install, instructions, easy, installation, water
+100%
" ... Product was impressively packaged and instructions were great! ... "
" ... Everything was tight fitting and easy to install! ... "
" ... Easy to install good value ... "
" ... Easy to install and well built. ... "
" ... This unit works well as demonstrated by the results of a water test list install. ... "
" ... Instructions were translated but easy to understand and precise. ... "
" ... I had my contractor install this. ... I did help him so I can attest to it being very well-made and relatively easy to install. ... "
" ... Installed easily and without a single leak. ... "
Product Reliability
12months, 6 months, working, went, replaced
+42%
-58%
" ... Item electrical box started making a noise 2 weeks ago and now it doesn't work at all. ... "
" ... This has been installed less than 10 months and it no longer working. ... "
" ... The first one the company replaced, but now it has gone out again. ... "
" ... 6 months after I purchased this unit the ballast failed. ... "
" ... Ballast went out after 6 months. ... "
" ... After only a few months the ballast failed. ... "
" ... I went through 2 power supplies in 12 months. ... "
Build Quality
10tube, fittings, wax, unit, stainless steel
+70%
-30%
" ... Easy to install, it emits real UV-C (which means it works), and the manufacturing of the stainless steel housing, quartz glass, and the UV bulb are excellent. ... "
" ... The product seems very well built. ... Not your typical styrofoam padding, it was customer made cushions for everything to slide into. ... "
" ... Clips were very hard to close and required a great deal of force. ... "
" ... Update: New box was here in 2 days, no fee, and it's way more robust the the original and look like metal nomplastic. ... "
" ... Plus it comes with an extra bulb and quartz sleeve (and seals!) ... "
" ... wax is perfect for toilets, so why not screw in fittings. ... "
" ... You could probably throw the box down a mountain with no damage. ... "
Ease of Use
9simple, well, understand, instructions, install
+100%
" ... Easy to install good value ... "
" ... Easy to install ... "
" ... Easy to install and well built. ... "
" ... Easy to install and killed all the bad stuff. ... "
" ... Instructions were translated but easy to understand and precise. ... "
Water Usage
9bacteria, coliform, uv, test, sterilizer
+100%
" ... It cleaned up our water. ... "
" ... water had bacteria before the install. ... "
" ... The UV light water purifier successfully removed coliform from my water . ... "
" ... We have well water and wanted to make sure our water was safe to us. ... "
" ... We have to have a water test for refinancing. ... "
" ... I had a problem with coliform in my well water. ... "
" ... Works great, immediate water quality improvement. ... "
" ... We drink our water with out a worry ... "
Water Resistance
9test, turned, tested, results, passed
+89%
-11%
" ... We have to have a water test for refinancing. ... "
" ... We have well water and wanted to make sure our water was safe to us. ... "
" ... Just bought this to build my own water filtration and purification system. ... "
" ... I tested the PH level and the quality of my water coming thru the UV filter was remarkable, its important for my family safety. ... "
" ... I had a problem with coliform in my well water. ... "
" ... Will be doing water test and will update with results ... "
" ... The water test passed with flying colors. ... "
" ... I followed the instructions word for word and everything went well until I turned the water on. ... "
Features
7bulb, uv light, sleeve, quartz, green
+86%
-14%
" ... The power supply also has two indicator lights (red / green) as visual indicators of UV bulb status. ... "
" ... came with an extra light. ... "
" ... One test before the UV light and one test done after the UV light. ... "
" ... I did a lot of research before buying and I’m very pleased with this light. ... "
" ... Pros: quality manufacturing, extra bulb, green operating light and competitive price. ... "
" ... Plus it comes with an extra bulb and quartz sleeve (and seals!) ... "
Marketplace
6sent, new, james, days, advertised
+100%
" ... Thank you for all your help James :-) ... "
" ... Update, the seller sent me 2 new ballast within days, I just hope they didnt anticipate that I will need to replace another one soon. ... "
" ... Thank you James ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... Contacted the company and they sent me 2 new ballasts for free. ... "
" ... All worked as advertised. ... "
" ... I was only down a couple days thanks to their speedy service and shipping. ... "
Cleaning
4clean, cleaning
+75%
-25%
" ... I’m using it as part of a coolant cleaning and aerating system on the sump of my CNC machine. ... "
" ... Fresh, clean delicious water with no smell or taste. ... "
" ... It cleaned up our water. ... "
Capacity
3sterilizer, house
+67%
-33%
" ... I only had room for 4. ... "
" ... My family and I are grateful for the sterilizer. ... "
Price
3product, price, money, good
+33%
-67%
" ... The system is not worth the money if you have to keep replacing the ballast. ... "
" ... There is a 30 day replacement policy so this is a waste of $200.00. ... "
Returns
3days, company, ballasts, sent, new
+67%
-33%
" ... I emailed company and James emailed me back and in about two days we had replacement ballasts. ... "
" ... Contacted the company and they sent me 2 new ballasts for free. ... "
Delivery
3ballast, two, replaced, packaged, item
+67%
-33%
" ... Best packaged item I’ve ever bought ... "
" ... Unit was shipped in expertly packed condition. ... "
Fit
3fittings, fitting, stainless, everything, easy to install
+100%
" ... Everything was tight fitting and easy to install! ... Not your typical styrofoam padding, it was customer made cushions for everything to slide into. ... "
" ... Clips were very hard to close and required a great deal of force. ... "
" ... I finally figured out a solution: I had an extra wax ring for a toilet and I used some to half fill the stainless fitting. ... wax is perfect for toilets, so why not screw in fittings. ... "
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