Pond Filter
Oase BioSmart UVC 16000
Model: BioSmart UVC 16000
A biological‑mechanical flow‑through pond filter with integrated 11 W UVC; manufacturer‑stated max flow 5,500 l/h and 14 W total power, suitable for ponds up to 16,000 L.
About Oase BioSmart UVC 16000
The Oase BioSmart UVC 16000 is a biological‑mechanical flow‑through pond filter that includes an integrated UVC lamp. Manufacturer specifications list a maximum flow rate of 5,500 litres per hour and a total rated electrical consumption of 14 W, of which the integrated UVC lamp is rated at 11 W. The unit is supplied for 230 V / 50 Hz operation and the UVC power cable length is stated as 3.00 m. Oase describes the filter as using multiple filter foams (six foam elements: three blue and three red) arranged in zones; spare parts for the UVC lamp and quartz sleeve are listed by the manufacturer. Oase publishes pond suitability as: up to 16.0 m³ (16,000 L) for general ponds, up to 8.0 m³ (8,000 L) for ponds with fish, and up to 4.0 m³ (4,000 L) for koi/heavily stocked ponds. Connections include a universal stepped hose nozzle inlet (19 / 25 / 32 / 38 mm; ¾"–1½") and an outlet of DN 75. A dedicated sludge discharge connection is given as 38 mm (1½"). The product weight, rated voltage and frequency, net weight (5.52 kg) and a manufacturer guarantee of 2 years for this SKU are shown on the Oase product pages. Oase also lists a pollutant/contamination indicator, a water temperature display and states the unit can be buried up to one‑third of its height. The official product pages provide replacement UVC bulbs and other spare parts. The manufacturer pages do not publish a flow‑vs‑head curve, a maximum head (m) value, or an IP/protection rating for the unit or UVC, and there is an internal inconsistency on the manufacturer pages regarding the order of two dimensional figures (see limitations).
Best for
General pond filtration with integrated UVC for ponds up to 16,000 L; ponds with fish up to 8,000 L; koi/heavy stock up to 4,000 L (manufacturer‑stated suitability).
Things to consider
Manufacturer pages do not provide a maximum head (m), flow‑vs‑head curve or an operating pressure; IP/protection rating is not stated. There is an internal inconsistency on Oase product pages regarding dimensions: the specification table lists 380 × 560 × 410 mm (L × W × H) while product text elsewhere describes the unit as 56 cm long × 38 cm wide × 41 cm high (560 × 380 × 410 mm). Warranty lengths vary across regional/family pages for other BioSmart models, but for SKU 57377 Oase lists 2 years on the cited pages.
Installation
Manufacturer states unit can be buried up to one‑third of its height. Inlet uses a universal stepped hose nozzle (19/25/32/38 mm); outlet is DN 75; sludge discharge 38 mm. UVC cable length is 3.00 m. Rated for 230 V / 50 Hz.
Maintenance
Oase lists replacement UVC bulbs (11 W), quartz sleeve and other spare parts for this model. The product includes a pollutant/contamination indicator and a water temperature display which the manufacturer presents as service/monitoring features. No maintenance intervals are published on the cited pages.
Safety
The unit is specified for 230 V / 50 Hz and contains an integrated 11 W UVC lamp; Oase lists replacement UVC parts. Oase product pages cited do not publish an IP/protection rating for the unit or UVC assembly.