Luminor Blackcomb LB5-201
#4 in Over 12 GPMFull review
A large home unit with a published Class A dose flow and a 3 year controller warranty, for less than Viqua’s monitored models. Add a sensor if no one tests the water.
Amazon $1,069.14$1,069.14
The Luminor Blackcomb LB5-201 and the Viqua VP600 are evenly matched, rated 2.7 and 2.7. The Luminor Blackcomb LB5-201 costs $160.86 less ($1,069.14 vs $1,230).
Viqua VP600
#5 in Over 12 GPMFull review
A plain high flow Viqua for large homes that don’t need a sensor, at well under the price of the certified PRO units. Add the VP600M if you want monitoring.
Amazon $1,230$1,230
Prices were last checked November 2, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every over 12 GPM UV water purifier; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Luminor Blackcomb LB5-201 | Viqua VP600 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.7/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 25% | 55 $66.82 per GPM ($1,069.14, 16 GPM at 40 mJ/cm²) | 55 $68.33 per GPM ($1,230, 18 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% | 6 9,000 hour mercury lamp | 6 9,000 hour mercury lamp |
| Warranty 25% | 22 3-year warranty | 22 3-year warranty |
Specifications
| Luminor Blackcomb LB5-201 | Viqua VP600 | |
|---|---|---|
| Disinfection | ||
| Rated flow | 16 GPM at 40 mJ/cm² | 18 GPM at 40 mJ/cm² |
| NSF/ANSI 55 | No | No |
| Lamp | Mercury | Mercury |
| Lamp power | 42 W | 58 W |
| Lamp life | 9,000 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 | 304 stainless steel | 304 stainless steel |
| Ports | 1 in | 1 in |
| Maximum pressure | 150 psi | 125 psi |
| Voltage | 120 V | 120 V |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |