AE8
Compact home. Lower demand. Simple fit.
A practical starting point for smaller households, cabins, ADUs, and homes with fewer fixtures running together.
Glonyx Whole-House UV Water Purifier with Touchscreen
Model Number: GX-UV-AE8 / AE12 / AE22
From one shower to a full-house morning rush, choose 8 GPM, 12 GPM, or 22 GPM to match the way your home actually uses water.
Add UV treatment where water enters your home, with a lamp-life display to help you track maintenance and clearly matched replacement parts for ongoing care.
ONE SERIES. THE RIGHT FLOW FOR YOUR HOME.
Real-time status
Controller with lamp-life monitor
Durable stainless-steel housing
How Much Water Does Your Home Use at Once?
Start with the way your family actually uses showers, faucets, laundry, and appliances together.
Then match that demand to measured peak flow and the required UV dose.
AE12
Made for everyday family demand
A common whole-house starting point when showers, faucets, and appliances share the morning rush.
AE22
More bathrooms. More fixtures. More flow.
For larger homes, higher peak flow, multiple bathrooms, or selected light-commercial demand.
Final sizing should be based on measured peak flow and the required UV dose.
Pick Your Flow. Keep the Whole House Moving.
Compare the three models side by side. Flow ratings change with the target UV dose, so use the applicable dose row when sizing the system.
Flow at 30 mJ/cm² · 75% UVT8 GPM / 30 LPM
Flow at 40 mJ/cm² · 75% UVT6 GPM / 22 LPM
Flow at 16 mJ/cm² · 75% UVT15 GPM / 56 LPM
- Port size
- 3/4 in female + 1 in male
- Electrical
- 100–240 VAC · 50/60 Hz
- Lamp watts
- 33W
- Input power
- 37W
- Maximum current
- 0.4 A
- Replacement lamp
- AE-L33 HO
- Replacement sleeve
- AE-QS338
- Replacement controller
- AE-B87
- Chamber material
- Polished 304 stainless steel
- Reactor dimensions
- Ø3.50 × 15.75 in
Ø89 × 400 mm - Controller dimensions
- 5.71 × 3.54 × 2.17 in
145 × 90 × 55 mm - Operating pressure
- 10–150 psi / 0.7–10.3 bar
- Packing dimensions
- 17.72 × 9.84 × 9.84 in
450 × 250 × 250 mm - Operating water temperature
- 36–104°F / 2–40°C
- Lamp-change reminder
- Yes · LCD display
- Visual lamp-out indicator
- Yes
- Audible lamp-out indicator
- Yes
Incoming-water requirements: hardness <120 mg/L as CaCO₃ (7 gpg), iron <0.3 ppm, manganese <0.05 ppm, tannins <0.1 ppm, turbidity <1 NTU, and transmittance >75% UVT.
UV Treatment Starts at Your Main Water Line
Water Moves Through the UV Chamber
Water moves through the stainless-steel chamber while the UV lamp emits 254 nm ultraviolet light through a quartz sleeve.
- Pre-filtered water enters the UV reactor.
- UV light reaches susceptible microorganisms in the water.
- UV-C damages DNA or RNA so microorganisms can no longer reproduce.
- The treated water exits without chemical disinfectant being added.
- Flow rate, clarity, lamp output, and maintenance determine delivered performance.
Why it matters:
Clear-looking water doesn’t tell the whole story. A properly sized and maintained UV system adds a microbial treatment step at your home’s main water line. Use your water test results to determine what other treatment your home may need.
Check Your System at a Glance
Review operating status, lamp-life reminders, and fault alerts as part of routine system checks.
Point-of-Entry Treatment for the Home
- A properly sized UV stage adds treatment at your home’s main water line before water is distributed through the home.
- UV treatment adds no chlorine or salt to the water and does not add taste or odor.
- Check the controller regularly and follow the water-quality and maintenance requirements.
Track Lamp Life and Fault Alerts
- Interactive TFT LCD touchscreen displays system operating status.
- Audible and visual lamp-out alarms support quick fault checks.
Find the Right Parts When Service Is Due
- Find the replacement lamp, quartz sleeve, and ballast matched to your AE model—all in one place.
- Unique safety interlock protection cuts power automatically if the UV lamp is improperly removed.
GX-UV-AE Series with three model-specific reactor lengths and power levels.
Max Flow Rate
| Dose | GX-UV-AE8 | GX-UV-AE12 | GX-UV-AE22 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 mJ/cm² | 8 | 12 | 22 |
| 40 mJ/cm² | 6 | 9 | 17 |
Flow shown in GPM · 75% UVT
Sizing for Your Home
Choose AE8, AE12, or AE22 by your home’s peak water flow and required UV dose. Use the flow table alongside your water-quality results to compare models.
Need help sizing? Tell us about your water and plumbing.
Controller
- Interactive TFT LCD touchscreen displays system operating status.
- Audible and visual lamp-out alarms support quick fault checks.
- Safety interlock cuts power automatically if the lamp is removed incorrectly.
Plumbing
3/4" & 1" NPT
Max. Pressure: 0.8 MPa
Pre-filtration recommended.
Understand the target before sizing a GX-UV-AE system
Microorganisms should be grouped by type rather than treated as interchangeable product claims.
Required UV dose and resulting flow capacity vary by target organism, water quality, and operating conditions.
SERIES-SPECIFIC SIZING DATA
GX-UV-AE flow ratings change with UV dose
At 75% UVT, the current sizing table lists 30 mJ/cm² flow ratings of 8 / 12 / 22 GPM for AE8 / AE12 / AE22, and 40 mJ/cm² ratings of 6 / 9 / 17 GPM.
Choose the model from the required dose and measured peak flow; do not select from an organism name alone.
BACTERIA
E. coli, Legionella, Salmonella
These are reference examples within the bacterial category. Susceptibility and required dose vary by organism and test conditions.
PROTOZOAN PARASITES
Cryptosporidium and Giardia
Public UV guidance treats protozoa as a separate target group. Required dose should be evaluated for the actual application and operating conditions.
VIRUSES
Enteric viruses and adenoviruses
Virus targets must be evaluated separately. Some viruses require substantially higher UV doses than many common bacteria or protozoa.
SPORES & RESISTANT TARGETS
Bacillus spores and other higher-dose targets
Spores and other resistant targets can require higher UV doses. Target-specific sizing and validation matter.
Start with the water and the treatment target
Use a current water test and source-water assessment to identify the microbiological concern and relevant pretreatment needs.
Size by required dose and measured peak flow
Delivered UV dose depends on flow, UV transmittance, water clarity, lamp output, chamber condition, and maintenance. Pretreatment may be necessary.
GX-UV-AE model flow ratings are dose-specific sizing data. The organism names shown here are educational treatment categories and reference examples, not model-specific certification claims.
Jump to official UV reference data ↓OFFICIAL REFERENCE — NOT A PRODUCT RATING
EPA 254 nm UV dose reference
EPA’s UV Disinfection Guidance Manual lists regulatory reference doses for public-water UV validation. The values show why target organism and required dose matter when sizing a 254 nm UV system. They are not direct performance ratings for the GX-UV-AE Series.
| Target group | 1-log dose | 4-log dose |
|---|---|---|
| Cryptosporidium | ≥ 2.5 mJ/cm² | ≥ 22 mJ/cm² |
| Giardia | ≥ 2.1 mJ/cm² | ≥ 22 mJ/cm² |
| Virus | ≥ 58 mJ/cm² | ≥ 186 mJ/cm² |
Within the cited EPA framework, 1-log corresponds to 90% inactivation credit and 4-log to 99.99%. See the full guidance for scope, validation requirements, interpolation limits, and operating conditions.
Installation Manual
Model-specific installation instructions.
Request Installation InstructionsInstallation Video
Get help with model-specific installation steps.
Get Installation SupportYour replacement part numbers
GX-UV-AE8: 33 W UV lamp and matching quartz sleeve. GX-UV-AE12: 48 W UV lamp and matching quartz sleeve. GX-UV-AE22: 87 W UV lamp and matching quartz sleeve. All three use the matched GX-UV-AE Series constant-on UV controller.
Find replacement partsMaintenance Instruction
Model-specific maintenance and service instructions.
Request Maintenance InstructionsGX-UV-AE SERIES FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
1What does the GX-UV-AE Series do?
It adds a whole-house ultraviolet disinfection stage to the main water line. Water passes through an SS304 chamber around a quartz sleeve while a 254 nm lamp provides UV treatment.
2Which model should I choose?
Start with measured peak flow and the required UV dose. AE8 is the lower-flow option, AE12 is the common residential starting point, and AE22 supports higher simultaneous demand.
3Does it reduce TDS?
No. UV does not reduce total dissolved solids, hardness, scale, chlorine, sediment, or dissolved chemicals.
4Does UV leave residual disinfection in the pipes?
No. UV treats water as it passes through the chamber and does not leave a disinfectant residual downstream.
5What parts are included?
The selected system includes the model-specific chamber, lamp, quartz sleeve, seals, controller, power components, and mounting hardware.
6What flow rate is each model designed for?
The GX-UV-AE8, AE12, and AE22 are rated at 8, 12, and 22 GPM respectively, based on a UV dose of 30 mJ/cm² at 75% UVT. Confirm the required dose and measured peak flow for your application.
7What pressure range does it support?
The listed maximum working pressure is 0.8 MPa. Confirm actual pressure, surge conditions, and local installation requirements.
8Does the UV lamp need replacement?
Yes. UV output declines with lamp age. Follow the model-specific replacement schedule and keep the quartz sleeve clean.
9Where should the system be installed?
Install after suitable pretreatment in a dry, protected location with power access, a bypass, and enough service clearance.
10Does it require electricity?
Yes. The controller and UV lamp require a compatible electrical supply.
11Can it be combined with a pre-filter, scale-control device, or leak protector?
Yes. Those components address different water-treatment or protection needs and can be planned as part of the complete system.
12What should I check before ordering?
Confirm water source, water-test results, measured peak flow, required UV dose, pipe connection, pressure, voltage, and installation photos.
13What warranty and maintenance apply to the GX-UV-AE Series?
Complete Glonyx systems, including the GX-UV-AE housing and controller, carry a 3-year limited warranty from the documented purchase date. Separately sold Glonyx parts and accessories carry a 1-year limited warranty against verified defects in materials or workmanship. Normal wear, depletion, scheduled replacement, and small consumable hardware not sold separately are excluded. See our warranty policy for coverage and exclusions.
Replace the UV lamp once a year. We recommend cleaning the quartz sleeve surface when replacing the lamp.
NEED HELP CHOOSING?
Get Help Choosing My Model Not Sure Which AE Model Fits Your Home?
Tell us about your water source and the fixtures you use at the same time. Share your peak-flow measurement if you have it, and we can help you understand what to check next.
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