Turbo-Twist UV Sterilizers

Turbo-Twist? The affordable Turbo-Twist UV, featuring a revolutionary twist flow design, provides 3 times as much UV exposure in a compact, easy-to-install design.

Specially designed aquarium ultraviolet sterilizer maximizes UV exposure in a compact, easy-to-install unit. Water traveling through the revolutionary "Turbo-Twist" flow design is exposed to three times more germicidal UV light than in conventional UV sterilizers. The result is clean, crystal clear aquarium water. Multifunctional UV sterilizers can be installed in-line or as a hang-on unit. Simply connect to a water pump, powerhead, or on the return line of a canister filter. Includes PL-type compact fluorescent UV Lamp and hang-on-tank bracket, and barbed fittings. For fresh and saltwater use.

UV Size	Dimensions	Barbed Fittings	Flow Rate	Aquarium Size (gallons)
9W	11" x 2-7/8"	1/2" or 5/8"	100-200 gph	up to 125
18W	13-1/2" x 5-1/2"	5/8" or 1"	200-300 gph	up to 250
36W	20-1/2" x 6"	5/8" or 1"	400-1200 gph	up to 500

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It is recommended that a pre-filter be used with the water pump to limit the amount of debris entering the sterilizer.

• Use mounting bracket to hang Turbo-Twist on the outside of aquarium or sump, positioning the unit so that water can be easily returned to system. The sterilizer should be positioned so that the cord end is at the top of the unit.
• The Turbo-Twist is fitted with hose barbs to make hose connections easier. Note: Hose barbs and hose lock-nuts require only hand-tightening. Use flexible tubing to connect to water source. Once tubing is connected and properly positioned, turn on the water pump and check for leaks. Once water flow has been established, connect the sterilizer to the power supply.

Note: Flow rate through the Turbo-Twist UV Sterilizer will vary depending on your particular use.

Per Manufacturer's recommendation:

Detailed Instructions
Note: Always disconnect the unit from the power supply before installing the Turbo-Twist.

Set up and Positioning

Adjusting the hose barb inlet and outlet.
The hose barbs can be positioned in four different locations to facilitate connections to other applications.

• Lift the red Safelock and unlock the Quartz Housing.
• Carefully twists the Quartz Housing and the main body opposite of each other.
• The Quartz housing can now be rotated 360 degrees. Adjust the orientation of the Hose Barb and set the main body into the Quartz Housing.
• Combine the main body with the Quartz Housing and rotate according to the arrowhead "Closed."
• Press in the red Safelock and the UV Sterilizer is now ready to install.

Bracket Installation

• Adjust the Tank Bracket so that it hangs on the outside of the aquarium.
• Slide the Turbo-Twist Bracket onto the Tank Bracket. Make sure the Turbo-Twist Bracket is securely fastened onto the Tank Bracket.
• Snap the main body of the Turbo-Twist into the Turbo-Twist Bracket. Secure installation is indicated by a "click." Snap the other Turbo-Twist Bracket (with the suction cups) in the same manner.
• For horizontal positioning, take the suction cup out and snap the main body into the brackets until it locks with a "click."

UV Lamp Installation

• Remove the Threaded Cap and install the UV Lamp into UV Lamp Socket until UV Lamp "clicks" into place.
• Make sure that the flat O-ring Gasket is properly positioned inside the Threaded Cap (already installed in unit). Screw the Threaded Cap tightly back into place.
  Note: The Plug and Cord should be turned in unison when screwing the Threaded Cap back into place.

Attaching the Hose Lock Nuts

• Position the Hose Lock Nuts on the Hose Barb Inlet/outlet.
• Use flexible tubing to connect the sterilizer to the water supply. Turn the Hose Lock Nut counterclockwise to tighten flexible tubing onto the Hose Barb. Hose Lock Nuts require only hand tightening (NOTE: Do not use O-ring when larger Hose Barbs are being used).

Hose Barb Adapter Installation

• Place the O-ring on Hose Barb Inlet/Outlet.
• Hand Tighten the Hose Barb Adapter onto the Turbo-Twist.
• Use flexible tubing to connect the sterilizer to the water supply. Turn the Hose Lock Nut counterclockwise to tighten flexible tubing onto the Hose Barb (NOTE: Water will leak if O-ring is not in place).

Installing the Turbo-Twist
Hang the unit using the Turbo-Twist Bracket and suction cup on the outside of the aquarium. Adjust the Tank Bracket to secure the Turbo-Twist UV Sterilizer.
For Horizontal Positioning: Attach the Turbo-Twist Bracket on a fixed surface with screws.

Water Flow Outlet Connection
Connect the tubing between the water flow Outlet and the Hose Barb Inlet. It is recommended that a pre-filter be used with the Turbo-Twist to limit the amount of debris entering the sterilizer (NOTE: Make sure that the flexible tubing is not carrying the weight of the Turbo-Twist UV Sterilizer. Use the Turbo-Twist Brackets to support the weight of the unit).

WARNING: Never install a valve directly on the tubing between the main UV sterilizer body and the aquarium.

Supplying Water
Turn on the water supply to the Turbo-Twist. Once the proper water flow has been established, tilt the unit and let the air bubbles inside the tubing and the main body escape. Examine the unit and check for leaks.

Supplying Power
Connect the Turbo-Twist to the power supply. Verify that the UV Lamp is working properly by checking the light blue glow emitted through the Lamp Indicator. The light from the Lamp Indicator will not affect the skin or eyes. NOTE: When the Turbo-Twist is turned on, you may see patterns on the body of the unit. This does not affect the quality of the unit.

Caution:

• Never look directly at the unshielded Lamp as the ultraviolet radiation is harmful.
• Disconnect the unit from the power supply when installing or repairing the UV sterilizer.
• Never submerse the unit in water.

Maintenance
The Quartz Sleeve should be cleaned periodically To ensure superior UV "kill-rate."

Cleaning the Quartz Sleeve

• Be sure to disconnect power outlet and turn off the water supply pump. Allow the water to drain out of the Turbo-Twist UV Sterilizer before cleaning the Quartz Sleeve.
• Lift the red Safelock and unlock the Quartz Housing.
• Carefully twist the Quartz Housing and the main body of each other.
• Slide the Quartz Sleeve out of the main body.
• Wipe the Quartz Sleeve using a soft, damp cloth. Do not use household cleaner or abrasive scrubbers to clean the Quartz Housing.
• Once clean, reinstall the Quartz Sleeve into the main body and push the red Safelock into the "Lock" position.

Troubleshooting

Problem: UV-C Lamp is not working.
Possible Causes:

• The plug is not connected to the power supply.
• UV Lamp base is loose.
• The UV Lamp has expired.

• Connect the plug to the power supply.
• Push the UV-C Lamp onto the Socket until a "click" is heard.
• Replace the UV-C lamp.

Problem: Water leak between the main body and Hose Lock Nuts.
Possible Causes:

• The Hose Lock Nut is loose.
• The O-ring is not in place.

• Tighten the Hose Barb or the Hose Lock Nut.
• Install the O-ring.

UV-C Lamp Replacement
The UV-C Lamp has a useful life of about 8,000 hours. To ensure effective performance, replace the UV-C Lamp before it expires.

How to replace the UV-C Lamp

• Disconnect the sterilizer from the power supply. It is also necessary to disconnect the power to the water supply pump.
• Remove the Threaded Cap to uncover the Lamp Socket.
• Unplug the UV-C Lamp out of the main body.
• Pull the UV-C Lamp out of the Lamp Socket. Be careful not to touch the Lamp as it may be hot.
• Insert new UV-C Lamp. Make sure that the pins of the lamp plugs into the Socket. Secure installation is indicated with a "click."
• Reverse steps to re-assemble the Turbo-Twist.

Jolene A
Virginia Beach, VA

I wish I could post pictures here! We had the worst algae bloom problem ever.. we're talking pea soup... in our 55gal marine tank and nothing was working to fix it. We broke down and bought this uv sterilizer and 4 days later we have a crystal clear beautiful tank! I am SO impressed!!

Tom J
Pana, IL

I put these things on my salt tanks. They are excellent! They do just what they say they will and are super cost effective and efficent!

John G
Matthews, NC

This UV Sterilizer is great. I have one on my 44 gallon pentagon reef tank and it really does the job well. I had a problem with green hair algae and this fixed my problem. I have extremely healthy fish now and very little algae. Great price on this UV Sterilizer too. Thanks Drs Foster and Smith!

David
Centreville, VA

I have a 45 gallon tank that was close to a window and had a horrible green algae and grey cloudyness problem for years. It was so bad I could not see half way through the tank. 2-1/2 days after installing the 9W turbo twist the water was CRYSTAL CLEAR, and has been that way since.

David I
[City Not Selected], MN

Absolutely amazing. I had an algae bloom I couldn't do anything about in my 150 gallon aquarium. It was so bad I couldn't see the back wall of the tank. Within two days of installing the Turbo Twist in line with my canister filter, my water was by far the clearest I've ever seen it. There is no question it was worth the price.

Chris B
Conventry, CT

Wow, what a difference! The water in my 75 gallon tank is cleaner than ever. Installation was a breeze. A fantastic piece of equipment, and the best price, from Drsfostersmith.com.

Cory L
Oceanside, CA

Within 24 hours, my 75 gallon tank was crystal clear. Everything else I have used cannot come close to the Turbo-Twist UV Sterilizer. It's the best UV Sterilizer on the market!!!

Garret K
Littleton, CO

I have been having trouble with ich and this took care of it right away!

Bruce H
Graniteville, SC

I've had the turbo-twist for 8 months. The reason I got it was because I had brown algae and cloudy water, and in two days my tank was crystal clear. I run mine off a power head, and it does great.

Thomas N
Cranberry TWP, PA

I could not believe how fast this product worked. I have a 20 gallon reef tank which had a huge problem - the water was bright neon green. This sterilizer is amazing! My water was clear within 2 days. I would recommend this one to everyone.

Abe N
Cooper City, FL

I read about how UV Sterilizers eliminate algae and parasites, so I put a 9 watt Turbo-Twist UV on my 90 gallon Tanganyikan tank. In 3 days, the green tinge was gone and the water is crystal clear. Buying the Turbo-Twist was one of the best things I did for my fish's health and the beauty of my aquarium.

Rob W
Toledo, OH

I've been using the Turbo-Twist UV Sterilizer for over a year now in my 75 gallon freshwater tank with amazing results. It helps keep the water clear, the fish healthy, and – the best part – no more Ich. Definitely pays for itself with the money saved from not having to buy medicine.

Mike D
Manchester, NH

The Turbo-Twist 3X UV Sterilizer is an excellent product. Within 36 hours my 75-gallon reef tank was crystal clear. I had previous problems with diatoms and suspended micro algae, and this product in short order did the job.

Stuart
Enumclaw, WA

I set up a 100g freshwater about a month ago. A couple weeks ago the algae began taking over. I replaced 1/2 the water and some of the filter media. Within 36 hours you couldn't tell I'd done anything. Enter the Turbo-Twist. I ordered the 36W version because (as I interpreted the flow specifications) my Fluval 450 would flow too fast to get the full effect of the lesser-wattage models. Withing 24 hours of installing, the tank is crystal clear - amazing performance. I'm going to have to feed algae tabs to my shrimp and Siamese Algae Eaters now because I just removed their "food farm"! Well worth the investment.

Tom G
Douglasville, GA

I tried the JBJ Submariner unit to help out with cloudy water. Had problems with it (bad ballast, bulb filled up with water and quit working in the first week, no difference in water clairity) so I went with this one instead and am very impressed. I wish I would have went with this one first off.

Rusty W
Bossier City, LA

This is a great product, took care of my algae problem within the first week. Just make sure you buy some hose clamps to go with it. Mine popped off the hoses it was attached to and the return siphoned 40 gallons of saltwater onto my floor. It is a great product, if you install it properly.

Jake G
Littleton, MA

WOW! I'd been struggling with green water for almost 6 months. I'd tried every possible solution and spent hours at a time, even doing 100% water changes. After 12 hours of running the Turbo Twist, my water was crystal clear. After a week, nobody can get over how clear the water is.

Dianne R
Ithaca, MI

My dad got one and SO many of his problems were solved - just like it says above. I would recommend also installing a FLOW METER ( item #25783) with your new UV Sterilizer. My documentation said that my filter max flow rate was 250 gph and UV Sterilization flow rates need to be slower than that. I was running my filter on half flow until I installed this and found out that my max flow on my filter was 150 gph. Big difference.

Sam M
Hill, NJ

If you want a clear healthly tank, buy this and you be kicking yourself for not buying it sooner. I couldn't even see the back of my 45gallon tank due to an alge bloom. I tried all chemicals and a million water changes with nothing working. I installed this and 24 hours later my tank is crystal clear! Best $100 ever spent!

Kent
Seattle, WA

This is the single best investment I've ever made for my 75g freshwater aquarium. So many products make promises they can't deliver on that I had doubts when I installed the Turbo-Twist. I was amazed when my long-standing algae problem completely disappeared in 48 hours! I've used this product for over a year now and I highly recommend the Turbo-Twist!

Matt Q
Springfield, IL

I had a bad problem with green water in my 20 gallon reef tank, and this sterilizer got rid of the green water in 1 day. I find it to be better, to use more flow then what they recommend for the sterilizer. It clears the tank faster. The best sterilizer for the money, and easy to set up.

Michelle E
Smithtown, NY

I also wish I could post pictures!! I have a 72 gallon saltwater aquarium with a high quality filter and protein skimmer. A couple of weeks ago I had a very bad algae bloom and my water was very cloudy. I tried everything to get rid of it but nothing worked so I decided to purchase this product. Two and a half days later my water was CRYSTAL CLEAR. This product is excellent and I would HIGHLY recommend it to anyone!!!