Aquasana Max Flow UV AQ-UV-15C
#2 in Up to 12 GPMFull review
A solid 12 GPM unit with an honest dose rating, for a typical well home that wants an easy Amazon return. A Luminor LB5-151 does the same for a similar price.
Amazon $799$799
The Aquasana Max Flow UV AQ-UV-15C is the better UV water purifier overall, rated 2.7 to 2.6. The Luminor Blackcomb LB5-101 costs $34.98 less ($764.02 vs $799).
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Luminor Blackcomb LB5-101
#5 in Up to 12 GPMFull review
The mid size Blackcomb, for a typical two bathroom well home that wants the dose stated honestly. Buy the LB5-151 for a larger home.
Amazon $764.02$764.02
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every up to 12 GPM UV water purifier; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Aquasana Max Flow UV AQ-UV-15C | Luminor Blackcomb LB5-101 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.7/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Value 25% | 56 $66.58 per GPM ($799, 12 GPM at 40 mJ/cm²) | 44 $92.05 per GPM ($764.02, 8.3 GPM at 40 mJ/cm²) |
| Certification 20% | 30 not NSF/ANSI 55 certified; flow rated at a stated 40 mJ/cm² dose | 30 not NSF/ANSI 55 certified; flow rated at a stated 40 mJ/cm² dose |
| Monitoring 20% | 40 lamp failure alarm, lamp change countdown | 40 lamp failure alarm, lamp change countdown |
| Lamp life 10% | 5 8,760 hour mercury lamp | 6 9,000 hour mercury lamp |
| Warranty 25% | 22 3-year warranty | 22 3-year warranty |
Specifications
| Aquasana Max Flow UV AQ-UV-15C | Luminor Blackcomb LB5-101 | |
|---|---|---|
| Disinfection | ||
| Rated flow | 12 GPM at 40 mJ/cm² | 8.3 GPM at 40 mJ/cm² |
| NSF/ANSI 55 | No | No |
| Lamp | Mercury | Mercury |
| Lamp power | 45 W | 39 W |
| Lamp life | 8,760 hours | 9,000 hours |
| Monitoring | ||
| UV intensity sensor | No | No |
| Lamp failure alarm | Yes | Yes |
| Lamp change countdown | Yes | Yes |
| Shutoff valve | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Chamber | 304L stainless steel | 304 stainless steel |
| Ports | 1 in | 0.8 in |
| Maximum pressure | 100 psi | 150 psi |
| Voltage | 120 V | 120 V |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |