UV Clarifier
OASE Bitron Eco 120 W
Model: Bitron Eco 120 W
OASE Bitron Eco 120 W is a UVC clarifier/reactor rated at 120 W UVC with a maximum operating flow of 50,000 l/h and a 5.0 m power cable. It includes automatic cleaning, Eco control and is intended for integration with OASE filtration systems.
About OASE Bitron Eco 120 W
The OASE Bitron Eco 120 W is a UVC pre-clarifier (UVC reactor) designed to sit in-line with pond filtration or to be installed directly on/in the pond per the manufacturer. OASE specifies a UVC output of 120 W; the product listing and spare-parts entries indicate this is achieved using two UVC Eco 60 W lamps (quantity 2). The unit is built with a quartz glass tube (spare part listed) and features an automatic cleaning rotor for the quartz tube to reduce manual cleaning frequency. OASE describes eco control functionality that regulates irradiation duration for energy savings, an automatic bypass regulation to handle fluctuating flows, LED UVC indicators and displays for lamp replacement, and a digital water temperature display. OASE lists the lamp life indicator / operating hours counter as 12,000 h and documents compatibility for connection to ProfiClear, BioTec and BioSmart filter systems. Manufacturer data show a maximum permitted operating flow of 50,000 l/h and a minimum flow of 10,000 l/h. The product page gives an operating pressure limit of 1 bar. Physical data published by OASE include connection inlet/outlet options (38 / 50 mm — also shown as 1½" and 2"), dimensions 725 × 227 × 248 mm and a net weight of 7.75 kg. OASE states a warranty of 2 years plus 1 extra year after registration. Note that several details commonly sought by installers (for example a maximum head in metres or full hydraulic curves) are not provided by OASE on the product pages used for these notes.
Best for
Owners of large garden ponds requiring a high-flow UVC clarifier; manufacturer states suitability for ponds up to 120.0 m³ (general), 60.0 m³ (fish) and 30.0 m³ (koi). Also appropriate where integration with OASE ProfiClear/BioTec/BioSmart filtration and automated UVC control are desired.
Things to consider
OASE product pages do not state a maximum head in metres — only a maximum operating pressure of 1 bar is given, so maxHeadM is unknown in metre units. Manufacturer-provided information contains an IP-rating inconsistency: the product page states IP68 and that the unit may be installed directly on/in the pond, while a spare-parts entry explicitly names a replacement electronics module as "IP24". OASE does not provide hydraulic curves, maximum head (m), or other detailed pump-selection data on the pages used. Pond capacities are published by OASE in cubic metres on the product page; litre-based capacity fields in this record are left null because no litre values were explicitly provided by the manufacturer.
Installation
OASE states the unit can be installed directly on or in the pond (product page IP68) and is optimised for connection to OASE filtration (ProfiClear / BioTec / BioSmart). Use 38/50 mm (1½" / 2") pipe/hose connections as indicated. The unit is described as handling fluctuating flows up to the manufacturer-stated maximum of 50,000 l/h. The supplied power cable length is 5.0 m.
Maintenance
OASE documents an automatic cleaning rotor for the quartz glass tube to reduce manual cleaning. Lamp life is shown as 12,000 h and LED indicators/display show lamp replacement status; replacement lamps are listed as UVC Eco 60 W (quantity 2) in spare parts. Consult the manufacturer manual for full recommended replacement and maintenance intervals.
Safety
Manufacturer lists maximum operating pressure of 1 bar; do not exceed this limit. Product page states IP68 for the unit (installation on/in pond), but a spare electronics part is labelled IP24 in spare-parts listings — see limitations for this manufacturer-provided inconsistency. Refer to official OASE documentation/manual before installation for electrical safety and site-specific instructions.