Author Topic: UV Flashlight Mod (Read 9125 times)

silvercreeker · « **Reply #30 on:** Oct 23, 2012, 03:36 PM »

There is a company, gxproxy, that sell geocaching supplies. They have uv lights for under 10 bucks and uv pens too. I have used the light alot this summer and still have the original 3 aaa batteries in it. The uv pen is invisible until you shine the uv light on it. I used it to mark all my guns and rods and reels. Even marked my kayaks too. If ever stolen it helps the police identify the item, if they grind off the ser number.

Second City Fisherman · « **Reply #31 on:** Oct 24, 2012, 03:27 AM »

Are those mustad snaps better than the other brand?

ULking · « **Reply #32 on:** Oct 24, 2012, 09:35 AM »

Bout all the same that I've noticed

frigidaire · « **Reply #33 on:** Oct 24, 2012, 04:35 PM »

Note on UV lights. They are not all the same. The ultraviolet band extends from 400 nanometers (just below purple in the visible) all the way down to 190 nanometers. The lower the number the more energetic the photons are. Spend the extra money and get a 365nm LED rather than a 395-400nm one. It won't look as intense to your eye, but that's because your eyes can't see UV light, but they can be damaged by it. Don't look into the beam. The more energetic 365nm photons will do a much better job charging up the phosphorescent paint on your jigs!

Skipper · « **Reply #34 on:** Oct 24, 2012, 08:57 PM »

OK... It sounds like you may have some background in this.

Can you direct us to a light that uses 365nm photons that could be used to charge jigs?

Skipper · « **Reply #35 on:** Oct 24, 2012, 09:03 PM »

I guess these lights must be potent... Google says many are used for water purification!

Is this what you are talking about?

Will this really make a big difference?

http://www.coleparmer.com/buy/product/44786-handheld-mini-365-nm-uv-lamp-95-0125-05-uvl-4.html

BaitBucket · « **Reply #36 on:** Oct 24, 2012, 09:08 PM »

Sears?
Who woulda thought
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_SPM6747336401P?sid=IDx20110310x00001i&srccode=cii_184425893&cpncode=30-79669223-2
http://compare.ebay.com/like/350600849385?var=lv&ltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar

SeisMec · « **Reply #37 on:** Oct 24, 2012, 09:12 PM »

Quote from: frigidaire on Oct 24, 2012, 04:35 PM

Note on UV lights. They are not all the same. The ultraviolet band extends from 400 nanometers (just below purple in the visible) all the way down to 190 nanometers. The lower the number the more energetic the photons are. Spend the extra money and get a 365nm LED rather than a 395-400nm one. It won't look as intense to your eye, but that's because your eyes can't see UV light, but they can be damaged by it. Don't look into the beam. The more energetic 365nm photons will do a much better job charging up the phosphorescent paint on your jigs!

Freakin' excellent info my friend!!

Skipper · « **Reply #38 on:** Oct 24, 2012, 09:14 PM »

I never stop learning things from this site....

Someone has an idea, someone else adds to it, and we all win!

Skipper · « **Reply #39 on:** Oct 24, 2012, 09:17 PM »

A little research shows at least a dozen more practical uses for this light too...

Most interesting...

Detection of body fluids in hotel rooms

and counterfeit money detection!

DBK81 · « **Reply #40 on:** Oct 24, 2012, 09:22 PM »

An ebay unit in that range for us Canadians who can't order from Sears USA.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/HQRP-365-nM-UV-Flashlight-Blacklight-Anti-theft-Club-Bar-Security-/271035856849?pt=US_Flashlights&hash=item3f1afef7d1#ht_6997wt_1162

ULking · « **Reply #41 on:** Oct 24, 2012, 09:39 PM »

Quote from: Skipper on Oct 24, 2012, 09:17 PM

A little research shows at least a dozen more practical uses for this light too...

Most interesting...

Detection of body fluids in hotel rooms and counterfeit money detection!

idk if id wanna see any hotel rooms but could be useful while bouncing at the bars for ids

Skipper · « **Reply #42 on:** Oct 24, 2012, 09:48 PM »

I'm buyin one...

muskyon46 · « **Reply #43 on:** Oct 24, 2012, 09:53 PM »

Quote from: frigidaire on Oct 24, 2012, 04:35 PM

Note on UV lights. They are not all the same. The ultraviolet band extends from 400 nanometers (just below purple in the visible) all the way down to 190 nanometers. The lower the number the more energetic the photons are. Spend the extra money and get a 365nm LED rather than a 395-400nm one. It won't look as intense to your eye, but that's because your eyes can't see UV light, but they can be damaged by it. Don't look into the beam. The more energetic 365nm photons will do a much better job charging up the phosphorescent paint on your jigs!

Thanks that is some good info to keep in mind while lookin at uv lites. I'm sure ill get more next year

BaitBucket · « **Reply #44 on:** Oct 25, 2012, 06:13 AM »

Quote from: Skipper on Oct 24, 2012, 09:48 PM

I'm buyin one...

Which one?
Please let us know if there is any significant change in "glow"

Skipper · « **Reply #45 on:** Oct 25, 2012, 05:18 PM »

I'm gonna order the one from Sears if the local store doesn't have one. Yeah, I will post back.

frigidaire · « **Reply #46 on:** Oct 25, 2012, 06:07 PM »

I'm glad you all found the information helpful. I'm a retired analytical chemist, UV spectroscopy is a basic tool of the trade. Go to Amazon.com and search for UV LED flashlight. The one you need is about halfway down the first page. It's about $30 US.

Skipper · « **Reply #47 on:** Oct 25, 2012, 06:11 PM »

That one?

http://www.amazon.com/Ledwholesalers-LED-Blacklight-Flashlight-7301uv365/dp/B004R831H0/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1351206602&sr=8-4&keywords=uv+led+flashlight

BaitBucket · « **Reply #48 on:** Oct 25, 2012, 06:15 PM »

Hey frigid. Did u see the links above? They claim to be 365 for a lot less than the amazon one.

topwaterbait · « **Reply #49 on:** Oct 25, 2012, 06:18 PM »

I have always used my small maglite. I guess I am going to pick one of these up.

frigidaire · « **Reply #50 on:** Oct 25, 2012, 06:27 PM »

I bought the Amazon one for $30. I imagine the price varies with intensity (lumens) as well as the LED source. Like they say----size matters. Good luck with your choice.

Skipper · « **Reply #51 on:** Oct 25, 2012, 06:45 PM »

I just ordered the $30 light from the above link to Amazon. Free shipping and stuff, why not. Like I said before, it has many other practical uses too!

DBK81 · « **Reply #52 on:** Oct 25, 2012, 07:58 PM »

I'd like to see a side by side test with a 395 and a 365 charge for the same time and see what if any difference there is from the initial brightness to how long it lasts. Who's gonna do it and post back?

??

Skipper · « **Reply #53 on:** Oct 25, 2012, 08:02 PM »

I'm planning on taking a few side by side no flash photos with this light, my lure lightning, and a standard LED flashlight for control. I don't know the intensity of the Lure Lightning.

BaitBucket · « **Reply #54 on:** Oct 25, 2012, 08:27 PM »

I tried to get photos of the glow, it pretty difficult to get a good pic.

Skipper · « **Reply #55 on:** Oct 25, 2012, 08:41 PM »

I'm friends with a professional photographer. I can ask her for some pointers.

muskyon46 · « **Reply #56 on:** Oct 25, 2012, 09:11 PM »

anyone have an idea what the rapala glow boxs run at?

strike1st · « **Reply #57 on:** Oct 25, 2012, 10:32 PM »

I bought one of these (385-390) last year at ace hardware for $12 works frickin great!

http://www.scorpionmaster.com/homepage/9-led-flash-light.html

They have a bunch of different models http://www.scorpionmaster.com/led-ultraviolet-flashlights

Mine is really solid to boot.

firefighter04 · « **Reply #58 on:** Oct 28, 2012, 10:27 AM »

Little known fact or well kept secret.....iPhone flashlight charges jigs very well and one less thing to bring out other than a portable charger if it is your lure charger, flashlight, music or movies provider, GPS, and the odd time actually gets used as a phone like mine does lol.

Trooper Bri · « **Reply #59 on:** Oct 28, 2012, 12:14 PM »

I'd rather drop a 5 or 10 dollar flashlight down the hole than my phone.

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Author Topic: UV Flashlight Mod (Read 9125 times)

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