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Type: fluorescent bulbThis new model includes an ordinary torch, the end (top in picture) can be lit as an alternative to the UV tube.Effectiveness: very effective, item needs to be shaded e.g. under a cloth, inside a jacket. This one is often seen mounted under a metal or card shade for testing banknotes, the long bulb covers an area of about 100mm. Measures 6½"X1¾"X1½" (17X5X4mm) Power: four size AA batteries included, good batteries should last a few hours. Construction / Presentation: plastic, cardboard boxTick the box if you would also like a UV marker (with ink that is only visible under UV light).To read an article about UV and testing antiques etc - click herePeople who bought this item also bought:
Ref: uv-note-checker
Mains-powered UV light for checking banknotes. The photograph has not been enhanced, the secret "20" really does glow that brightly! Also note the myriad of glowing zig-zag lines.To read an article about UV and its use in testing, click herePeople who bought this item also bought:
Ref: PL-UV
This multi-L.E.D. torch (switchable between UV and white light) is the one used by forensic laboratories. It might be a bit 'over the top' for detecting repairs in porcelain, forged bank notes, new paint on old paintings, uranium glass etc - but it is certainly the best.To read an article about UV light and its use in testing click herePeople who bought this item also bought:
Ref: UV-KR
Type: round keyring, large LED bulb sticks out the frontEffectiveness: very effective, needs only slightly dim light e.g. shade the item with your hand, covers an area of about 30mm at a timeMeasurements: ¼"X1½" dia. (5mmX35mm), plus a keyring fitting Power: two CR2016 batteries (supplied), good batteries should last a few hundred hoursConstruction / Presentation: plastic with metal rim / plastic bag (for a presentation box add £1.00)To read an article about UV and testing antiques etc - click herePeople who bought this item also bought:
Ref: 10X21-UV
Excellent quality triplet loupe (10X magnification, 21mm diameter) with two lights. One light is an ordinary white light, the other light is a UV light. Takes three size 395 (LR397/SR397) button batteries, supplied. More... People who bought this item also bought:
Ref: PEN-UV
Type: 'pen' type, small LED bulb mounted just inside the end of a small tubeEffectiveness: requires very dim light (preferably darkness), you need to work very close to the object and examine just an area of 5mm at a time, hard work.Measurements: 2½"X5/8" dia. (65X15mm), plus a keyring fitting. Power: three LR44 button batteries.Construction / Presentation: metal / fitted plastic box To read an article about UV and testing antiques etc - click here
Ref: uv-T
Type: 'pen' type, 12 LEDs, the brightest you will ever see!Effectiveness: completely useless, appears bright to the human eye but the amount of ULTRA VIOLET light (which is invisible to the human eye) is almost nil.Measurements: 3½"X1" dia. (90X25mm)Power: one AA batteries.Construction / Presentation: metal, no box To read an article about UV and testing antiques etc - click here
Ref: UV marker
UV marker for security marking - the ink is only visible under UV light.