The VGE F980065AM<\/strong> is a T5-format 16W UV-C germicidal lamp with a single-ended 4-pin Base F connector. It is the correct replacement lamp for the Blue Lagoon Tech UV-C 16W<\/strong> pool disinfection unit and other systems that specify the T5 16W \/ Base F lamp type.<\/p>\n UV-C disinfection works by exposing pool water to short-wavelength ultraviolet light (typically 254nm), which destroys the DNA of bacteria, viruses, algae spores and chlorine-resistant parasites such as Cryptosporidium. Unlike chemical disinfectants, UV-C leaves no by-products in the water and does not affect pH or salt balance. It is commonly used alongside chlorine dosing to reduce chloramine formation and lower the overall chemical load in the pool.<\/p>\n VGE T5 lamps are engineered to maintain near-constant UV output across their entire rated service life of 9,000 hours<\/strong>, avoiding the rapid output decline seen in lower-quality UV lamps. This consistent performance is critical for a UV system to remain within its certified disinfection dosage \u2014 a lamp that has lost significant output may appear to be working while no longer achieving the required UV dose.<\/p>\n Replace the lamp every 9,000 hours regardless of whether it still lights up \u2014 UV-C output degrades over time and an aged lamp may show no visible sign of reduced output while no longer achieving effective germicidal doses. For pools in seasonal use (4\u20136 months\/year), this typically means replacing the lamp every 1\u20132 seasons.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Genuine VGE T5 16W UV-C replacement lamp with 4-pin Base F connector. 337mm, 9,000-hour rated life. Compatible with Blue Lagoon Tech UV-C 16W systems. Article code F980065 \/ F980065AM.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":13882,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"bwfblock_default_font":"","inline_featured_image":false},"product_brand":[63],"product_cat":[15],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-13881","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_brand-vge","product_cat-uncategorized","first","onbackorder","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"acf":{"pph_product_template":"spare_part","pph_extra_parts_check":"","pph_spare_parts":null,"pph_extra_spare_parts":null,"extra_product_tabs":null,"main_product_link":null,"restock_info":"","exploded_view_link":"","details_product":[{"text_details_type":"yes","text_details_product":"Genuine VGE T5 UV-C lamp \u2013 direct OEM replacement for Blue Lagoon Tech UV-C 16W systems"},{"text_details_type":"yes","text_details_product":"Near-constant UV output throughout 9,000-hour service life for reliable continuous disinfection"},{"text_details_type":"yes","text_details_product":"Single-ended 4-pin Base F design \u2013 simple plug-in replacement, no tools needed"},{"text_details_type":"yes","text_details_product":"16mm diameter T5 form factor enables compact UV system design"},{"text_details_type":"yes","text_details_product":"Eliminates bacteria, viruses and algae without adding chemicals to pool water"},{"text_details_type":"no","text_details_product":"Replace every 9,000 hours (approximately 1\u20132 seasons of continuous use)"},{"text_details_type":"no","text_details_product":"Only compatible with systems using the T5 16W 4-pin Base F specification \u2013 verify before ordering"}],"details_product_exploded":null,"pph_card_badge_use_custom":false,"pph_card_badge_text":"","pph_card_badge_background_color":"#ADC2F7","pph_card_badge_border_color":"#ADC2F7","pph_card_badge_text_color":"#2B46AB"},"yoast_head":"\nSpecifications<\/h3>\n
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