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UV Sterilizer Quartz Sleeves & Ballasts
Quartz Sleeves to fit Tetra, Terminator, Aqua, Savio, TMC (Tropic Marine Center),
Supreme PondMaster and more;
Transformers/Ballasts for select UV Clarifiers & other light systems

Quartz Sleeves, Ballasts

We now sell select UV Sterilizer/Clarifier Quartz Sleeves, as well as some ballasts/transformers to fit UV Sterilizers as well as some light systems such as Helios.

For T5, T8, T10 UV lights/bulbs, please see this page: T5, T8, T10 UVC Straight Replacement Bulbs

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G23/G11 Compact UV bulbs

Many Quartz Sleeves will fit different models, however unlike most UV bulbs/lamps, quartz sleeves are often proprietary, meaning that the quartz sleeve is designed specifically for a certain unit. HOWEVER, if the dimensions (diameter, length, and unit wattage) are the same, you should be able to use a quartz sleeve designed for one unit for another, especially since certain brands (such as Aqua & Savio) purchase their quartz Sleeves from the same manufacturer.
We apologize for the more limited section of Quartz Sleeves (as compared to our vast UVC Replacement Bulb Selection), however we cannot obtain most Quartz sleeves/tubes at a price that is worth selling, as the price charged by manufacturers (such as LifeGuard) often makes the replacement of the entire UV unit a better value

As for ballasts/transformers; these are generally an easier cross fit.
It does not matter whether your original ballast is electronic or magnetic (although magnetic usually last much longer), they are interchangeable as long as they fit into the same “wattage envelope”. The only difficulty one may encounter with the change out of a ballast is that you may need to be reasonable handy with wiring, if not I recommend you not purchase a ballast and I recommend purchasing a new UV Sterilizer.

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Quart Sleeves
Currently these are theOnly Quartz Sleeves/Tubes we sell

*PQS50815; 11.25” (285.75mm) Quartz Sleeve for Aqua & other similar - $17.99
• Length: 11.25” (285.75mm)
• Diameter: 7/8" (23 mm)
• This quart sleeve will fit Aqua Ultraviolet 8-watt & 15-watt Advantage UV & others

*PQS51515; 15.00” (381mm) Quartz Sleeve for Aqua & other similar - $17.99
• Length: 15” (381 mm)
• Diameter: 7/8" (23 mm)
• This quart sleeve will fit Aqua Ultraviolet 8-watt & 15-watt Standard UVs that require this longer quartz sleeve

*PQS52557; 19.50” (495.3mm) Quartz Sleeve for Aqua, Savio & other similar Quartz Sleeves- $19.99
-Length: 19.50” (285.75mm)
-This quart sleeve will fit Aqua Ultraviolet 25-watt & 57-watt Standard UV, Emperor Aquatics 25 & 57 Watt Retro-Fit UV, SAVIO Skimmers, & more

*PQS23009; 8.50” (215.9mm) Quartz Sleeve for Tetra 9 Watt- $19.99
• Length: 8.50” (215.9 mm)
• Diameter: 1-3/8" (37 mm)
• Replaces Tetra UV1 Quartz Sleeve, and others with the same dimensions
• Grommet/base does not come with the sleeve, only the quartz sleeve (glass tube) is available (this can be removed form old sleeve using a sharp blade if stuck and Vaseline to lubricate)
• Please check your glass tube/sleeve dimensions, as Tetra changes its UV products constantly (which makes obtaining replacement parts for Tetra products difficult and is one reason we do not sell nor recommend their units)

* PQS11018; 11.125” (282.575mm) Quartz Sleeve for Tetra 18 Watt- $29.99
• Length: 11.125” (282.575 mm)
• Diameter: 1-3/8" (37 mm)
• Replaces Tetra UV2 Quartz Sleeve, and others with the same dimensions
• Grommet/base does not come with the sleeve, only the quartz sleeve (glass tube) is available (this can be removed form old sleeve using a sharp blade if stuck and Vaseline to lubricate)

* Quartz Sleeve for Tropic Marine Center (TMC)15/25 Watt UV Sterilizer- $32.99
• Fits both TMC Vorton and Pond clear advantage models
• Diameter: 1-3/16" (30 mm)
• Length: 16-1/2" (420 mm)

* Quartz Sleeve for Via Aqua Terminator 9 Watt- $21.99
• Length: 8-5/8” (220 mm)
• Diameter Glass/Quartz Tube (top): 1.5” (38 mm)
• Diameter Base (including flange): 2-5/8” (67 mm)
• Replaces Terminator 9 Watt Quartz Sleeve and others with the same dimensions
• INCLUDES Grommet

* Quartz Sleeve for Via Aqua Terminator 18 Watt- $27.99
• Length: 12.12” (310 mm)
• Diameter Glass/Quartz Tube (top): 1-5/8” (42 mm)
• Diameter Base (including flange): 2-5/8” (67 mm)
• Replaces Terminator 18 Watt Quartz Sleeve and others with the same dimensions
• INCLUDES Grommet

* Quartz Sleeve for Supreme Pondmaster 10 Watt UV Sterilizer- $23.99
• INCLUDES Grommet
• Length including Grommet; 8-5/8” (220 mm)
• Outside glass measurements; 7/8” (22 mm)

* Quartz Sleeve for Supreme Pondmaster 20 Watt UV Sterilizer- $28.99
• INCLUDES Grommet
• Length including Grommet; 14-3/8” (365 mm)
• Outside glass measurements; 7/8” (22 mm)

Ballasts/Transformers

* TMC 25/30 Watt Magnetic Ballast- $55.99
• Magnetic/ requires starter (FS2)
• This ballast will fit ANY single light requiring a ballast/transformer to run a 20, 25 or 30 Watt lamp. Specifically the TMC (Tropic Marine Center) Vecton V2 & Pond Clear Advantage 25 & 30 watt pond and aquarium UV sterilizer/clarifiers

* 14-20 Watt Magnetic Ballast- $18.99
• Magnetic long lasting ballast
• Requires FS-2/FS22 Starter (either bulb style or cylinder style will work)
• This ballast will fit ANY single light requiring a ballast/transformer to run a 14, 15 or 20 Watt lamp.
Specifically our Custom 15 Watt UV or ANY standard aquarium (or even power compact) light that is of this wattage range.

For a Magnetic Ballast/Starter Wiring Diagram, please Click this Link:
Ballast/Starter/Light Wiring Diagram

* Via Aqua Terminator Electronic Ballast- $32.99
• Self starting

Cylinder FS 2 Starters- $2.49
Bulb FS 2 Starters- $3.49
-Both inline bulb style or cylinder style are available.
-Both FS2 starters work with any 14-20 ballast and fluorescent light.

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