The use of Ultraviolet lamps to treat your hydroponic nutrient solution helps to control and can completely eliminate pythium where it has taken hold in a re-circulating hydroponic system. In a normal growing environment pythium tends not to occur however if it does occur it can decimate a crop in no time at all. To control and eradicate pythium from your system, simply connect the Vecton UV Steriliser to a pump and continuously pump your nutrient solution through this steriliser.

It is recommended that you also use UV balance as the steriliser can nock out some delicate food chains in your nutrient solution this is specially formulated to correct any potential imbalances that may occur from using a UV steriliser. The lamps in these units should be changed every 5-7 months. Full instructions included.