Stainless Steel Residential UV Sterilizer – 6 GPM | UV Water Systems Oman

A point-of-use UV sterilizer protects one tap. A whole-house UV sterilizer at the main water inlet protects every water point in the property — bathrooms, kitchen, laundry, and outside taps — from microbiological contamination without adding any chemicals to the supply. The 6 GPM stainless steel UV sterilizer supplied by UV Water Systems in Muscat is designed for main-line installation in Oman’s residential villas and apartments, typically positioned after the building’s sand or multimedia pre-filter and water softener but before the distribution header. At 6 GPM (23 L/min), this unit handles the simultaneous demand from multiple water draw points in a typical 3–4 bedroom home across Muscat — shower, kitchen tap, and washing machine running at the same time — while maintaining the ≥40 mJ/cm² UV dose required for full pathogen inactivation.

Why 6 GPM for Whole-House Disinfection

Flow rate selection for a UV sterilizer is the most important design decision — a unit that is undersized for the actual peak flow rate will not deliver the required UV dose at full demand, leaving the water under-disinfected at exactly the moments when maximum protection is needed. In a typical Oman villa with 3–4 bathrooms and a kitchen, peak simultaneous demand reaches 4–6 GPM. The 6 GPM unit provides sufficient capacity for peak demand with adequate safety margin. UV Water Systems sizes UV units based on your property’s actual peak flow rate and building supply pressure — contact us for a free sizing consultation before purchase.

Key Features and Benefits

Whole-house coverage at 6 GPM (23 L/min): Handles the peak simultaneous water demand of a typical Oman villa or large apartment, ensuring every tap and shower receives UV-treated water without flow rate constraints.
316L stainless steel chamber: Food-grade stainless construction for durable, corrosion-free service in Oman’s hot, humid coastal climate without risk of plastic degradation or chemical leaching into the treated water supply.
Single high-output germicidal lamp: A single high-wattage Philips or Osram lamp (16–25W, 254 nm) in a larger chamber delivers ≥40 mJ/cm² at rated 6 GPM flow — sized specifically for this chamber geometry and flow rate.
Main-line installation flexibility: 1-inch NPT or BSP connections compatible with standard Oman residential plumbing — installs directly into the main water line with quarter-turn isolation valves for lamp access during annual maintenance.
No ongoing chemical cost: UV disinfection at the main line replaces the need for chlorine tablets or liquid chlorine in storage tanks — reducing chemical handling risk and eliminating chlorine taste in all household water.

Technical Specifications

Flow rate: 6 GPM (23 L/min)
UV dose: ≥40 mJ/cm² at rated flow
UV wavelength: 254 nm (germicidal)
Chamber material: 316L stainless steel
Lamp type: Low-pressure mercury germicidal (Philips/Osram)
Connection size: 1-inch NPT/BSP

Applications Across Oman

The 6 GPM whole-house UV sterilizer is installed in residential villas and apartment buildings across Muscat where the property owner wants complete microbiological protection of all water points from a single treatment unit. UV Water Systems carries out supply and installation with same-day service across all Muscat governorate areas. Annual lamp replacement service is available under UV Water Systems residential maintenance contracts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where exactly should the UV sterilizer be installed in my home? Install the UV unit after any pre-treatment equipment (sand filter, carbon filter, softener) on the main water line entering the building, before the distribution header. Feed water entering the UV must have turbidity below 1 NTU for the unit to deliver full UV dose — pre-filtration is mandatory for UV to function correctly.

Will UV affect my water softener’s performance? No — UV treatment is purely physical (light-based) and does not change water chemistry. It will not affect softener resin, filter media, or any other water treatment equipment. The UV sterilizer is typically installed after the softener, not before it.

UV Water Systems is an ISO 9001:2015 certified water treatment company based in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, with 14+ years of experience. We supply, install, and service water treatment solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial clients across Oman. Call +968 9763 7786 or visit www.uvwater.biz.

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Stainless Steel Residential UV Sterilizer 6 GPM – UV Water Systems Oman