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[–] robot_dog_with_gun@hexbear.net 9 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

wonder if there's a wavelength of UV that will kill the pathogens but not feed the algae and you just tap some of the panels for some lights

[–] Jabril@hexbear.net 8 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Was thinking the same thing, UV bulbs under the panels shining into the water on the way. although if it is getting treated down the line maybe it doesn't matter

[–] umbrella@lemmy.ml 6 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (2 children)

it would probably be crazy inefficient to block out the sun then install sun bulbs under the shades. i'm sure we could come out with a deal to block only some of it out.

[–] Jabril@hexbear.net 5 points 2 weeks ago

Maybe we can put a little sun under the sun blocker

[–] robot_dog_with_gun@hexbear.net 1 points 2 weeks ago

not sun bulbs just some LEDs, full spectrum would defeat the purpose of preventing algal growth

[–] WagesOf@hexbear.net 0 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

The fact that these things don't get shut down at night makes me feel like the UV from sunlight part is not part of making it safe.

[–] robot_dog_with_gun@hexbear.net 1 points 2 weeks ago

there's probably environmental changes from having the stuff that UV kills not be killed even if it doesn't matter for the pre-consumption treatment.