U.S. Whole-House UVC LED Case Study: AGLED-40012
Agua Topone supplied an AGLED-40012 UVC LED water sterilizer for a residential whole-house water treatment project in the United States. The project used an existing copper line serving a private-well system. The installer needed a compact point-of-entry unit that could keep up with normal household demand and still leave the valve, controller and service points easy to reach.
AGLED-40012 key product parameters
The installer reviewed the published model data together with the site's peak flow, water quality, pressure, connection, available space and electrical supply.
- Maximum flow
- 12 GPM 45 L/min published flow class
- Startup flow
- >3 L/min Flow-activation basis
- Inlet / outlet
- G1 female Confirm male thread and adapter standard
- Maximum inlet pressure
- 0.8 MPa 8 bar product limit
- Catalog envelope
- 154 × 289 mm Allow additional service clearance
- Input voltage
- 100–240 V AC Confirm local electrical route
- Rated power
- 50 W Published product data
- UVC output
- 2,000 mW 270–280 nm peak wavelength
- Published dose
- 40 mJ/cm² At 12 GPM product basis
Project overview
This was a retrofit rather than a new treatment skid. The homeowner wanted a final microbial-control stage for the well-water line, so the installer had to work around the existing copper plumbing and the wall space available.
AGLED-40012 was placed after the filtration or conditioning required by the water analysis and before water entered the household distribution line. Keeping the shut-off valve, threaded connections and driver accessible was part of the layout too, giving the installer a practical way to check and service the line later.
Why AGLED-40012 was used
AGLED-40012 is a point-of-entry UVC LED water sterilizer with a published flow class of 12 GPM / 45 L/min. The 154 × 289 mm catalog envelope suited the available installation area, and the G1 female ports gave the installer a clear connection point for the local copper pipework. Its 100–240 V AC input and separate 5,000-hour driver made it practical to keep the display available for checks without opening the plumbing. The UVC LED module is replaceable, so planned light-source service does not require replacing the complete reactor.
Instead of sizing from average daily use alone, the installer looked at the home's highest simultaneous water demand. Pressure, pretreatment, pipe size, valves, elbows and adapters were considered together as part of the complete line before the model was confirmed.
Support from Agua Topone
Before delivery, our team checked the application details against the published AGLED-40012 data and talked through the connection and service arrangement with the installer.
- Model selectionReviewed peak flow, water quality, pressure and available installation space.
- Connection planningConfirmed the G1 female interface and the need for locally selected male adapters, unions, pipe support and an accessible isolation point.
- Driver and service accessAllowed for visible status checks, protected cable routing and future removal of the replaceable UVC LED assembly.
- Technical documentsProvided the product brochure, owner's manual, laboratory report and applicable series compliance file for review.
Installation and handover
The installer supplied the application, expected flow range, pipe material, available wall space and electrical conditions. After the model and connection arrangement were agreed, Agua Topone prepared the reactor, driver and project documents for delivery.
In the finished layout, the reactor sits below the main copper run, the controller is mounted beside it, and the upstream shut-off valve remains visible. The field photo was returned after installation and records that completed arrangement.
When the shipment arrived, the customer sent Tina this note:
“Tina, We received the shipment today. Everything was packaged very well. Boxes were strapped tight to the pallet and shrink wrapped. The product was packaged nicely in the boxes as well. Very impressed! Have three or four units sold already so I will be installing some next week. If everything works good we will soon need to work on another order.”
Project result: From the available records, we can confirm that AGLED-40012 was integrated into the whole-house line with the main service points accessible. The record covers delivery and physical installation only; no site-specific UVT, pressure trace or post-installation microbiological result was provided.
Installation details
(opens in a new tab)- Compact vertical installationThe reactor sits below the horizontal copper run, keeping the water connections within the existing pipe route.
- Accessible shut-off valveThe blue-handled valve remains visible beside the reactor for planned isolation and service.
- Visible driverThe separate 5,000-hour driver is mounted next to the reactor for status checks and maintenance planning.
- Practical connection layoutThe image shows the copper elbows, threaded adapters, cabling and nearby electrical enclosure used in the installation.
Keep the reactor close to the main pipe route, leave the valves and threaded connections accessible, and mount the driver where the display can be read. The final installation drawing should also confirm pipe support, flow direction, service clearance, drainage and protected electrical routing.
Planning a similar private-well installation
In this project, AGLED-40012 was used as a stand-alone microbial-control reactor. It was not intended to replace filtration or water conditioning. A UV system for well water (opens in a new tab) treats the water passing through the reactor; it does not remove sediment, hardness, iron or manganese.
Check the water before selecting pretreatment
Use the laboratory analysis, turbidity and UVT to decide what filtration or conditioning is required before UVC. The correct arrangement depends on the source water rather than a fixed filter sequence.
Size the system for peak demand
Compare the model's rated basis with the home's highest simultaneous demand. Filters, valves, elbows, pipe size and adapters can all affect the installed flow and pressure.
Look beyond the reactor if a sample is positive
Confirm the sampling point, reactor status, actual flow and water quality, then inspect storage, dead legs, fixtures and downstream plumbing. A reactor treats passing water; it does not automatically sanitize the entire distribution system.
Retest under normal operating conditions
Record the operating condition and use a qualified laboratory for the required source and downstream samples. Follow local guidance for routine well testing and for additional checks after flooding, repairs or changes in water quality.
This type of installation is often described as a whole-house UV water filter or UV water treatment system. In practice, AGLED-40012 is the separate UVC stage installed after the required pretreatment. Projects that need filtration and UVC in one packaged unit can also review the VPS whole-house UV water filter configurations (opens in a new tab). For broader system planning, see our point-of-entry application options (opens in a new tab).
Private-well testing in the United States
Private-well requirements vary by location. This project record does not include a state, county, contaminant level or site laboratory result, so those details should be confirmed for each installation.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends testing private wells at least annually for total coliform bacteria, nitrates, total dissolved solids and pH through a state-certified laboratory. Additional testing may be needed after flooding, well repairs, local contamination alerts or noticeable changes in the water. Read the CDC well-water testing guidance ↗ (opens in a new tab)
If the property uses public water instead, start with the utility's Consumer Confidence Report and then review storage tanks, long internal pipe runs and other conditions within the property. Read the EPA public-water overview ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Technical checks for a similar project
Review the complete hydraulic route, including valves, elbows, pretreatment and pipe size. Our AGLED-40012 pressure and flow guide (opens in a new tab) explains the main checks. Peak flow and actual UV transmittance should then be matched to the required dose; see the flow-and-UVT sizing guide (opens in a new tab). For maintenance planning, the L70 and smart-driver guide (opens in a new tab) explains operating-time tracking and module service.
AGLED-40012 technical documents
The installation photo shows how the unit was placed in the water line. Laboratory performance and operating instructions are covered by the model documents below.
Recorded for AGLED-40012 at 50 L/min under the conditions stated in SGS report NBF25-0011031-01, dated June 25, 2025.
Open SGS report ↗ (opens in a new tab)Review flow direction, driver states, isolation procedure, service clearance and trained-personnel module replacement before integration.
Open owner's manual ↗ (opens in a new tab)Use the brochure for product information and confirm the compliance scope for the final configuration and destination market.
Open product brochure ↗ (opens in a new tab)Open series CE file ↗ (opens in a new tab)The SGS result is model-level laboratory evidence at 50 L/min under the report conditions. The published whole-house flow class is 12 GPM / 45 L/min. These figures are not presented as measurements from this installation.
Discuss a similar project with Agua Topone
To check the right model and connection arrangement, send us the basic project information below.
- Application and water sourceProperty or system type, treatment goal, water source, and whether it is a retrofit or new build.
- Flow and water analysisPeak demand, normal operating range, UVT where available, turbidity, iron, manganese, hardness and planned pretreatment.
- Pressure and connectionOperating pressure, pipe size, thread standard, valves, service space and electrical supply.
- Project requirementsDestination market, expected quantity and required technical or compliance documents.
We can then review the reactor fit, installation requirements, document scope and quotation basis. You can also view the full AGLED-40012 product data (opens in a new tab) or browse more Agua Topone case studies (opens in a new tab).
