Top Aqua UV 12–16 Watt Ballast with Flow Switch
The Top Aqua UV 12–16 Watt Ballast with Flow Switch is designed for compact UV water sterilisation systems, including the 350-UV Twin Under Sink Water Filter System Steriliser . It includes an integrated smart flow sensor switch to help improve safety, efficiency and UV lamp life.
Why Choose This Ballast?
This ballast is designed to run the UV lamp only when water is flowing. When no water flow is detected, the ballast automatically switches off the UV lamp, helping to prevent overheating of the stainless steel chamber and reduce unnecessary power use.
- Automatic Flow Detection: UV lamp powers on when flow exceeds 5 ml/sec and switches off below 1.6 ml/sec.
- Energy Efficient Design: Helps reduce power use by only running the UV lamp when water is flowing.
- Helps Protect the UV Chamber: Reduces the chance of heat build-up when the system is not in use.
- Compact and Reliable: Ideal for under sink and compact UV water sterilisation systems.
Suitable UV Systems
This ballast is suitable for selected compact UV systems, including:
- 350-UV Twin Under Sink Water Filter System Steriliser
- Selected 12–16 Watt UV sterilisation systems
- Compact under sink and benchtop UV systems requiring flow-switch control
Technical Specifications
- Input Voltage: 100–240V AC
- Frequency: 50/60Hz
- UV Lamp Compatibility: 12–16 Watt UV lamps
- Flow Detection Threshold: On at >5 ml/sec, off at <1.6 ml/sec
- Build: Compact, energy-saving construction for small-space installations
- Application: Replacement ballast with flow switch for compatible UV water sterilisation systems
Smart Flow Sensor Protection
The integrated smart flow sensor helps prevent the UV lamp from running when water is not moving through the system. This helps reduce heat build-up, minimise unnecessary wear on the UV globe and improve energy efficiency.
Reliable UV Lamp Operation
This ballast helps maintain safe, effective and energy-conscious UV water treatment in compact or under bench setups. It is an ideal match for PSI’s 350-UV system and similar UV sterilisation units.
Power Supply Warning
This UV ballast requires a stable power supply. Damage caused by power surges, voltage fluctuations, brownouts, blackouts, lightning, generator/inverter supply issues, incorrect voltage, poor earthing, moisture ingress, or incorrect installation is not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty.
For rural, off-grid, solar/inverter-backed, generator-fed, or unstable power supplies, we recommend a UPS or power conditioning.
This warranty condition does not limit your rights under the Australian Consumer Law.