This filter does exactly what you would expect – delivers sterile drinking water. The manufacturing quality of the kit is pretty good. There are no sharp edges, and finish is durable. What is not clear from the description is that: – the kit does not include fittings – also need to purchase a AC surge filter to protect the lamp The 60-70 minute installation time is only applicable is you are skilled at soldering or using plastic tubing, and have easy access. Assembly considerations: – you need 4 feet of vertical space in order to change the lamp. Lamps are recommended to be replaced annually and cost about $80. There is a timer built into the ballast that has an audio alarm when time is up. There is a 7 day override, which gives time to buy an new bulb. This took our total coliform count from >80 to 0. Customer from Ottawa, Ontario on Aug 30, 2008

UV systems disinfect water by inactivating bacteria, coliform (such as E. coli), viruses etc. UVC light at a wavelength of 254nm disrupts the DNA of microorganisms preventing them from multiplying. This makes water safe to drink from virtually any potable source.

Please note that UV system only kills/inactivates microbes. It does not change water hardness, remove iron or change water taste and odour. It is designed specifically for only one purpose which is to make water safe to drink.

Q Does a UV light consume a lot of energy? No, a UV system consumes only 28 – 95 Watt, depending upon the model. This is as much or less than a 60W bulb.

All models are based on the max water flow at which the UV system can disinfect the water. While water flow rate depends on your pump capacity and pipe size, as a rule of thumb, you can select the UV system based on the number of bathrooms as follows

Rainfresh Drinking Water System 1, 2 and 3 use Rainfresh’s proprietary ceramic filter cartridges that have been independently tested and verified for reduction of E. coli. In addition, they have also been tested for reduction of other bacteria that cause water-borne illnesses such as cholera, dysentery, typhoid etc.

Use only GENUINE Rainfresh UV lamps :  Use only GENUINE RAINFRESH UV Lamps with your UV system. Rainfresh UV lamps are designed with extensive product research and engineering to provide reliable and consistent UV output and performance that ensures the safety of your drinking water. Using non-Rainfresh UV lamps can not only compromise the system performance but also voids the electrical and CSA certification on the product  and may result in unsafe drinking water, ballast failure or even an electrical fire.  Use of non Rainfresh lamps will void warranty & product certification

Tout est parfait. Le puits était positif en coliformes. Après une chlorination et l’installation du système rainfresh, le puits est ressorti négatif après analyse par un laboratoire provincial. Installation de 3 heures par moi-même qui est un bricoleur. La boîte est complète, il ne manque que les fittings et vous décidez si vous y allez avec du 3/4 ou 1/2 comme entrée principale. Pour l’électricité, j’ai acheté un APC Back-ups comme pour les ordinateurs afin de contrôler et réguler le wattage tout en ayant de l’électricité en cas de panne. Pour un débutant et bien je m’aimes! N’oubliez pas d’installer votre ligne de déviation en cas de bris de lampe ou de maintenance. Merci!

Rainfresh UV system disinfects water by using the natural, non-chemical disinfection properties of ultraviolet light (UV for short). UV light inactivates bacteria, coliform bacteria (e.g. E. coli), viruses, parasitic cysts and other microorganisms using a germicidal wavelength of 254 nm & a UV dose of >40 mJ/cm², making the water safe to drink from virtually any potable source.

Rainfresh UV disinfects water by using the natural, non-chemical disinfection properties of ultraviolet light (UV for short). UV light inactivates bacteria, coliform bacteria (e.g. E. coli), viruses, parasitic cysts and other microorganisms using a germicidal wavelength of 254 nm & a UV dose of >40 mJ/cm², making the water safe to drink from virtually any potable source.

To make sure that the water flow rate never exceeds the rated flow of the UV unit, you can purchase Rainfresh flow control kits that can be easily attached inline before the UV without solder. Please contact customer service for these flow control kits.

Rainfresh UV systems have one UV lamp that lasts 9,000 hours of use (approx 1 year), after which it must be replaced even though it may continue to light. This is because after 9,000 hours the ability of the UV lamp to kill bacteria drops below safe limits and can thus compromise your family’s health.

The install is pretty straightforward, but you do need a lot of vertical space (to get the lamp in and out). We live next to a farm and this baby keeps our water E. coli free. The replacement bulbs are a bit pricey but we think it’s worth it.

No. UV systems should always be installed as the LAST stage before water gets divided into hot and cold. Never install a UV before any storage tank.

Yes. You should never install the UV without a surge protector. A CSA or UL certified surge protector rated for a clamping voltage of less than 400 Volts, response time of less than one nanosecond, and energy absorption of at least 1,000 Joules.

Yes the UV light stays ON all the time, even when you don’t need the water (e.g. during the night). Repeated ON/OFF actually shortens the UV lamp life. However, if you are going away from the house for a week or so, you can turn the UV system OFF. In this case first turn OFF the supply valve before the UV and then turn the UV off. Upon return, first turn the UV system ON, wait for about 10 minutes and then flush the water for a few minutes prior to consumption

E. coli is a bacteria whose harmless strains are commonly found in the intestines of humans. A particular E. coli strain, called the 0157:H7 strain, found in contaminated well or surface waters, can cause severe illness such as bloody diarrhea or even kidney failure, especially at risk being young children and the elderly. The Walkerton tragedy in May 2000 was caused by the outbreak of E. coli into the drinking water supply.

A cyst is a resting stage of a parasite that helps it tide over unfavourable environmental conditions. When the parasite reaches favourable conditions (such as the human intestine), the cyst wall breaks and the microbe causes illness. Commonly known cysts are Giardia Lamblia and Cryptosporidium. They are present in stagnant waters such as dug wells, lakes, ponds and other surface waters. Cysts cause illnesses such as Giardiasis (commonly called Beaver Fever), stomach cramps, fever, diarrhea, etc.

If your water comes from a private well or lake and you worry about the microbiological safety of the water, Rainfresh UV Water Disinfection system could be the solution that you have been looking for.

A cyst is a resting stage of a parasite that helps it tide over unfavourable environmental conditions. When the parasite reaches favourable conditions (such as the human intestine), the cyst wall breaks and the microbe causes illness. Commonly known cysts are Giardia Lamblia and Cryptosporidium. They are present in stagnant waters such as dug wells, lakes, ponds and other surface waters. Cysts cause illnesses such as Giardiasis (commonly called Beaver Fever), stomach cramps, fever, diarrhea, etc.

Rainfresh Drinking Water System models UCS3, QS1, QS2 and filter cartridge models LR1 & VC1 are tested and certified for reduction of THM from water.

I'm thinking of recording videos; I have made a few videos in the past but I'd like to make the quality better. I have always used a camcorder, but I am planning to use my iPhone 8 now. I don't currently have money for a new camera but I have been told (and can see) that the camera quality of the iPhone 8 is pretty good.

Cysts are resistant to chlorination, the most common disinfection method used by municipalities. As such, it is possible to have cyst contamination even in chlorinated (municipally treated) water supplies. Physical removal of cysts from water by filtration is the most effective way of preventing illnesses from cyst. Rainfresh Drinking Water system 1, 2 and 3 are tested and certified for reduction of cyst from water.

You should routinely check the quartz dome and clean if scale has formed. The dome should also be replaced every 3 years. Also replace sediment filters regularly.

UV water purification systems made by Rainfresh will make your water safe to drink by killing/inactivating disease-causing bacteria, parasites and cysts. If your water comes from a private well or lake and you worry about the microbiological safety of the water, Rainfresh UV system could be the solution that you have been looking for.

UV disinfection is used by many municipalities across the world including North America for primary disinfection of water. It has multiple advantages over conventional chemical disinfection methods, such as:

Cysts are resistant to chlorination, the most common disinfection method used by municipalities. As such, it is possible to have cyst contamination even in chlorinated (municipally treated) water supplies. Physical removal of cysts from water by filtration is the most effective way of preventing illnesses from cyst. Rainfresh Drinking Water system 1, 2 and 3 are tested and certified for reduction of cyst from water.

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The Rainfresh UV system consists of a low-pressure UV lamp enclosed in a transparent quartz dome, housed in a stainless steel disinfection chamber. As untreated water enters the chamber from one end, microorganisms like bacteria, viruses, cysts etc in the water are exposed to ultraviolet light being emitted by the UV lamp. The UV light kills/inactivates these microorganisms instantaneously and treated water flows out of the chamber and is ready for consumption.

THM are chemical compounds formed by the reaction of disinfectants such as chlorine , with natural organic compounds (decaying leaves & vegetation). Many THM were also used over the years as solvents and refrigerants and now sometimes find their way into our drinking water supplies. THMs most commonly found in drinking water are chloroform, bromodichloromethane (BDCM), dibromochloromethane (DBCM) and bromoform, although over 50 are known to be present in various drinking water supplies.

Hardness < 7.0 gpg (120 ppm); Iron < 0.3 ppm; Manganese < 0.05 ppm; Turbidity < 1 NTU, Tannins/Colour: None; UV Transmissivity > 85%

Here's the deal: I'd like to make videos of me singing. I don't intend to be all professional right now and my budget is limited. I also need to get an audio interface (I do have tripods, mics and as I said, an iPhone camera) and as I am not yet professional, I don't want to throw buckets of money at something I am not too serious about yet. I just would like to know what kind of lights would be good and affordable for a starter and how many I'd need. I've seen people with two soft box lights, two ring lights, one ring light, etc. I don't have a ton of space and max. 100 USD to spend, right now.

THM are considered possible carcinogens (cancer-causing) in humans. According to Health Canada, animal studies indicate a link between specific THM and tumours. Some human studies also link THM with colorectal cancers & reproductive problems.

If any of these parameters in your water are outside the limits, you may need additional filtration. Please contact Rainfresh for help.

Maybe this is a very obvious question but as someone who has not really made great quality videos and is unfamiliar with lighting, any input would be very beneficial to me. Also, if other lights are better then I'd love to hear that too.

Easy to install but I’m really disappointed as the UV system heats “cold” water up to 30/40 degrees Celsius. I need to let the water run for 2 to 3 minutes every time I want cold water. I wrote to Rainfresh and it is supposed to be normal. They said I just had to flush the toilet to get fresh water…. annoying.

Everything is perfect. The well was positive in coliforms. After chlorination and installation of the rainfresh system, the well emerged negative after analysis by a provincial laboratory. Installation of 3 hours by myself who is a handyman. The box is complete, it only needs fittings and you decide if you go with 3/4 or 1/2 as the main entrance. For electricity, I bought an APC Back-ups as for computers to control and regulate the wattage while having electricity in case of breakdown. For a beginner and well I love myself! Do not forget to install your bypass line in case of lamp breakage or maintenance. Thank you! Richard D

A cyst is a resting stage of a parasite that helps it tide over unfavourable environmental conditions. When the parasite reaches favourable conditions (such as the human intestine), the cyst wall breaks and the microbe causes illness. Commonly known cysts are Giardia Lamblia and Cryptosporidium. They are present in stagnant waters such as dug wells, lakes, ponds and other surface waters. Cysts cause illnesses such as Giardiasis (commonly called Beaver Fever), stomach cramps, fever, diarrhea, etc.

Rainfresh Drinking Water System 1, 2 and 3 use Rainfresh’s proprietary ceramic filter cartridges that have been independently tested and verified for reduction of E. coli. In addition, they have also been tested for reduction of other bacteria that cause water-borne illnesses such as cholera, dysentery, typhoid etc.

Yes. Rainfresh UV systems are designed to be used on water from any source. However, tannin, organic colour etc can significantly reduce the efficiency of the UV system and may require additional pre-treatment. Send us a sample of your water (see link at the bottom of the page) for a free water quality report.

You should never install the UV on the same circuit which runs a pump or any kind of motor as that can destroy the ballast. The UV should be installed on a dedicated circuit only.

Would it be sufficient for me to get one ring light? Or are there really big benefits to getting a soft box? If so, would one suffice to start with or do I need to get two?

A cyst is a resting stage of a parasite that helps it tide over unfavourable environmental conditions. When the parasite reaches favourable conditions (such as the human intestine), the cyst wall breaks and the microbe causes illness. Commonly known cysts are Giardia Lamblia and Cryptosporidium. They are present in stagnant waters such as dug wells, lakes, ponds and other surface waters. Cysts cause illnesses such as Giardiasis (commonly called Beaver Fever), stomach cramps, fever, diarrhea, etc.

Rainfresh UV system is ideal for homes and cottages and available in 3 sizes – 5 US GPM, 8 US GPM & 12 US GPM to suit homes of various sizes

Use only GENUINE RAINFRESH UV Lamps with your UV system. Rainfresh UV lamps are designed with extensive product research and engineering to provide reliable and consistent UV output and performance that ensures the safety of your drinking water. Using non-Rainfresh UV lamps can not only compromise the system performance but also voids the electrical and CSA certification on the product  and may result in any one or more of the following issues:

Rainfresh UV systems use chemical-free and environmentally responsible technology that does not require use of any chemicals. UV systems do not alter the water quality, other than disinfection.

The UV lamp degrades over time and after 9000 hours (approx 1 year) of use, its killing ability drops to levels that are considered unsafe. Therefore the UV lamp must be replaced once a year even though the UV lamp continues to lights up.

You can send a sample of your water to our test lab for a no-charge analysis of your water. The link to details on how to send the sample is at the bottom of the UV information page. Our lab can test for hardness, iron, UV transmissivity, pH, Turbidity and Total Dissolved Solids

Rainfresh UV system is ideal for homes and cottages and available in 3 sizes – 5 US GPM, 8 US GPM & 12 US GPM to suit homes of various sizes

THM are considered possible carcinogens (cancer-causing) in humans. According to Health Canada, animal studies indicate a link between specific THM and tumours. Some human studies also link THM with colorectal cancers & reproductive problems.

Rainfresh UV parts and accessories can be ordered online at www.rainfreshstore.ca. Items are shipped within 1 business day.

Rainfresh residential UV systems are tested and certified by CSA Group to CSA B483.1 and NSF/ANSI 61 for material safety and structural integrity. They are also independently tested for microbiological inactivation and tested to deliver > 40mJ/cm2 UV dose. This is higher than most other UV systems that rate their “kill dose” at only 30 mJ/cm2 or even less.

You can buy these at various retail outlets such as Home Hardware, Lowe’s etc or order some of these systems directly from Rainfresh. Click on the “online store” link at the top of the page to order direct

Rainfresh Drinking Water System models UCS3, QS1, QS2 and filter cartridge models LR1 & VC1 are tested and certified for reduction of THM from water.

Yes the UV system will make the water safe to drink from a microbiological safety point. You no longer will need to buy bottles and jugs to have safe drinking water in your home.

Now, for lighting. I would like to get a good light so that the quality of the video will be even better. I have watched a bunch of YouTube videos (of people's set-ups) and I really like ring lights. I understand the Neewer ring light is really good. On the other hand, people seem to recommend soft boxes as well.

THM are chemical compounds formed by the reaction of disinfectants such as chlorine , with natural organic compounds (decaying leaves & vegetation). Many THM were also used over the years as solvents and refrigerants and now sometimes find their way into our drinking water supplies. THMs most commonly found in drinking water are chloroform, bromodichloromethane (BDCM), dibromochloromethane (DBCM) and bromoform, although over 50 are known to be present in various drinking water supplies.

UV disinfection is used by many municipalities across the world including North America for primary disinfection of water. It has multiple advantages over conventional chemical disinfection methods, such as:

Cysts are resistant to chlorination, the most common disinfection method used by municipalities. As such, it is possible to have cyst contamination even in chlorinated (municipally treated) water supplies. Physical removal of cysts from water by filtration is the most effective way of preventing illnesses from cyst. Rainfresh Drinking Water system 1, 2 and 3 are tested and certified for reduction of cyst from water.

Although we do not generally recommend horizontal installation, it can be done if there is no other way. There are 2 limitations with horizontal installation. First, it is not easy to drain the unit to winterize it and secondly you will have to be more careful when removing the dome for cleaning as chances of breaking it are greater (broken domes are not under warranty).

E. coli is a bacteria whose harmless strains are commonly found in the intestines of humans. A particular E. coli strain, called the 0157:H7 strain, found in contaminated well or surface waters, can cause severe illness such as bloody diarrhea or even kidney failure, especially at risk being young children and the elderly. The Walkerton tragedy in May 2000 was caused by the outbreak of E. coli into the drinking water supply.

It is recommended that you continue to monitor your water safety through regular testing at least 2-3 times a year, even though you have a UV system.

Not all models are available at all locations/retailers. If you have questions regarding availability of a particular model, please call your local store or Rainfresh support.

Rainfresh UV systems now feature a digital display that always shows the number of days left until the lamp is to be replaced. When the lamp is new, it shows 365 and then counts down to zero. At this point the display will show“A3” with red LED on and ballast beeps every 5 seconds, it indicates that the lamp has expired. Do not consume water until lamp is replaced. You can silence the alarm for 1 week three times to allow yourself time to purchase and install a new lamp. After that, the alarm cannot be shut off until the lamp is replaced.

Cysts are resistant to chlorination, the most common disinfection method used by municipalities. As such, it is possible to have cyst contamination even in chlorinated (municipally treated) water supplies. Physical removal of cysts from water by filtration is the most effective way of preventing illnesses from cyst. Rainfresh Drinking Water system 1, 2 and 3 are tested and certified for reduction of cyst from water.

I’ve had this thing installed for 2 years and it’s working like a champ. Replacement bulbs are about 100.00 but for a yearly expense its not too bad. Install was not as advertised it took a lot of rigging, planning, re-configuring etc to get it setup the way I wanted with the shut off valves where I wanted them. Installation time will vary greatly depending on your house setup. I had to re-route my feed line from my well to an unused closet so I’d have somewhere easily accessible to maintain the system. All in all its an excellent product. Once its installed it just works, change the bulb, clean the tube and you can have healthy bacteria free water! Mar 16, 2014