VGE T5 16W UV-C Replacement Lamp 4-Pin Base F – F980065AM

VGE T5 16W 4-Pin Base F UV-C Replacement Lamp – F980065AM

The VGE F980065AM 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 pool disinfection unit and other systems that specify the T5 16W / Base F lamp type.

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.

VGE T5 lamps are engineered to maintain near-constant UV output across their entire rated service life of 9,000 hours, 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 — a lamp that has lost significant output may appear to be working while no longer achieving the required UV dose.

Specifications

• Wattage: 16W
• Lamp type: T5 (16mm diameter)
• Base: 4-pin Base F (single-ended)
• Length: 337mm
• Rated lamp life: 9,000 hours
• Application: UV-C water disinfection (germicidal)
• Article code: F980065 | Part number with packaging: F980065AM
• EAN: 8714404034661

Compatible Systems

• Blue Lagoon Tech UV-C 16W
• Any UV system specifying a T5 16W single-ended 4-pin Base F UV-C lamp

Replacement Interval

Replace the lamp every 9,000 hours regardless of whether it still lights up — 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 (4–6 months/year), this typically means replacing the lamp every 1–2 seasons.