UV Clarifier
OASE Bitron Eco 240 W
Model: Bitron Eco 240 W
OASE Bitron Eco 240 W is a UVC pre-clarifier with 240 W UVC power (4 × 60 W lamps indicated in the spare parts list), a maximum flow rating of 50,000 l/h, and a 5.0 m power cable. OASE states it is suitable for ponds up to 240 m³ and may be installed directly on or in the pond.
About OASE Bitron Eco 240 W
The OASE Bitron Eco 240 W is a manufacturer-specified UVC pre-clarifier intended for use with larger garden ponds. OASE lists the unit with a total UVC output of 240 W (the product’s spare-parts listing shows replacement lamps as “UVC Eco 60 W” in a quantity of four), a rated electrical consumption of 240 W and a cable length of 5.00 m. The product page gives a minimum flow of 10,000 l/h and a maximum flow of 50,000 l/h, and OASE states pond suitability up to 240.0 m³ (general pond), 120.0 m³ for ponds with fish stock, and 60.0 m³ for koi/heavy stock. Physical data published by OASE include dimensions (725 × 227 × 248 mm) and net weight (8.45 kg). OASE describes a set of built-in functions and controls on the Bitron Eco family: automatic bypass regulation, eco-control regulating irradiation duration, an automatic cleaning rotor, LED UVC control, a digital temperature display, an operating-hours meter (12,000 h) and a function-check LED. The product’s inlet/outlet connection sizes are listed as 38 / 50 mm (1½" / 2"), with a single inlet and single outlet and a maximum operating pressure of 1 bar. The official product page also presents the unit as IP68-rated and states it “can be installed directly on or even in the pond.” Replacement parts (UVC lamp, quartz glass, bypass membrane, electronic module, housing parts) are listed on OASE’s spare-parts pages. The descriptions and numeric values in this record are taken from OASE’s published product pages and spare-parts listings for the Bitron Eco 240 W (manufacturer code 56410).
Best for
UVC pre-clarification on larger ponds consistent with OASE’s stated capacities: general ponds up to 240 m³, fish-stocked ponds up to 120 m³, koi/heavy-stock ponds up to 60 m³.
Things to consider
OASE’s product pages contain some inconsistencies and omitted data: the page text states IP68 and that the unit can be installed on or in the pond, but a spare-parts line lists an electronic module described as “IP24,” producing an unresolved ambiguity about component versus full-unit ratings. The published spec table gives rated voltage as 220–240 V and lists 50/60 Hz, while a paragraph elsewhere refers to 50 Hz only. OASE does not publish a maximum head in metres or a flow-vs-head performance curve on the public product page; only maximum operating pressure (1 bar) and min/max flow are provided. Installation depth limits, temperature operating limits and a detailed flow/pressure curve are not present in the supplied first-party materials.
Installation
OASE states the Bitron Eco “can be installed directly on or even in the pond” and lists an IP68 rating on the product page. The unit has one inlet and one outlet with 38 / 50 mm (1½" / 2") connections. Rated voltage is shown as 220–240 V (50/60 Hz in the specifications table). Maximum operating pressure is listed as 1 bar. Use the supplied 5.00 m power cable as provided and follow OASE’s official installation instructions in the product documentation.
Maintenance
Manufacturer documentation lists an automatic cleaning rotor to reduce manual cleaning and an UVC operating-hours meter (12,000 h) to track lamp use. Spare parts (UVC lamp — listed as UVC Eco 60 W in the spare-parts list — quartz glass, bypass membrane, electronic module, housing parts) are listed by OASE for routine replacement or repair; consult OASE spare-parts references for part numbers and procedures.
Safety
Rated electrical supply shown on the official product page is 220–240 V (spec table lists 50/60 Hz). Maximum operating pressure is 1 bar. The product page states an IP68 rating for the unit; however, there is a spare-parts entry describing an electronic module as IP24 (see limitations). Install and use the unit in accordance with OASE’s official instructions and applicable local electrical safety regulations.