Jebo UV-H13 UV Sterilizer Review

aquinodotcom · 06-15-2009, 11:27 PM

I was CAREFULLY repositioning the tubes connected to the inlet/outlet pipes and both of them broke off! I've only had the unit for 11 months! I called Jebo and found out that it only had a 6 month warranty. It will cost me $10 to get the replacement pipes.

The unit is made out of cheap plastic and I would definitely not recommend it to my friends.

rbarn · 06-15-2009, 11:57 PM

Pentair AquaStep UV light

Built like a tank. Sometimes few extra bucks spent in right
place make a world of difference.

http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_Aquari..._aquastep.html

richandhazel · 07-06-2009, 08:57 PM

I thought I would just add my experience of this product:-

I bought the 18W version and am pleased to say that after assembly into the system it didn't leak. In fact it worked beautifully and cleared all the suspended algae, 'pea soup' and the tank looked crystal clear within a month. The tank had been getting progressively worse and it didn't seem to matter how little light or what I did it continued to get worse, hence my going down this route.

Unfortunately after a month the unit stopped working, the red light went out and you could see that the UV bulb was out. I tried unplugging the unit and plugging it back in and it worked, but only for a short while. It eventually failed completely.

I wrote to the supplier and they suggested I dissassemble the unit and check that water has entered the inner chamber and got into the electrics. I did this and confirmed that the electric part of it was bone dry. The supplier then suggested a new bulb which I tried.....to no avail.

I have now concluded that the power supply has failed. Very dissappointed as it only lasted for around a month and now 2 months on my tank is going back to 'pea soup'.

Anyone know what power supply is required as I have various ones kicking around that I may be able to substitute. I'm also looking for other manufacturers and in particular one where I don't have to mess around draining my filter pipes down etc., to replace the bulb!

TIA

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06-15-2009, 11:27 PM	#16 (permalink)
aquinodotcom Newbie (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 2	I was CAREFULLY repositioning the tubes connected to the inlet/outlet pipes and both of them broke off! I've only had the unit for 11 months! I called Jebo and found out that it only had a 6 month warranty. It will cost me $10 to get the replacement pipes. The unit is made out of cheap plastic and I would definitely not recommend it to my friends.

06-15-2009, 11:57 PM	#17 (permalink)
rbarn Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 364	Pentair AquaStep UV light Built like a tank. Sometimes few extra bucks spent in right place make a world of difference. http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_Aquari..._aquastep.html

07-06-2009, 08:57 PM	#18 (permalink)
richandhazel Newbie (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: May 2009 Location: UK Posts: 1	I thought I would just add my experience of this product:- I bought the 18W version and am pleased to say that after assembly into the system it didn't leak. In fact it worked beautifully and cleared all the suspended algae, 'pea soup' and the tank looked crystal clear within a month. The tank had been getting progressively worse and it didn't seem to matter how little light or what I did it continued to get worse, hence my going down this route. Unfortunately after a month the unit stopped working, the red light went out and you could see that the UV bulb was out. I tried unplugging the unit and plugging it back in and it worked, but only for a short while. It eventually failed completely. I wrote to the supplier and they suggested I dissassemble the unit and check that water has entered the inner chamber and got into the electrics. I did this and confirmed that the electric part of it was bone dry. The supplier then suggested a new bulb which I tried.....to no avail. I have now concluded that the power supply has failed. Very dissappointed as it only lasted for around a month and now 2 months on my tank is going back to 'pea soup'. Anyone know what power supply is required as I have various ones kicking around that I may be able to substitute. I'm also looking for other manufacturers and in particular one where I don't have to mess around draining my filter pipes down etc., to replace the bulb! TIA

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