Type: fluorescent bulb

This 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 box

Tick the box if you would also like a UV marker (with ink that is only visible under UV light).

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People who bought this item also bought:

1. UV Banknote Checker (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 here
People who bought this item also bought:

1. Standard Fluorescent UV (Ref: UV)

2. Ring Stick + Finger Sizers, boxed, British markings (Ref: rgstk/wr)

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 here

People who bought this item also bought:

1. 10X12 Jewellers Loupe 4 Element (Ref: 10X12-4EL)

Type: round keyring, large LED bulb sticks out the front

Effectiveness: very effective, needs only slightly dim light e.g. shade the item with your hand, covers an area of about 30mm at a time

Measurements: ¼"X1½" dia. (5mmX35mm), plus a keyring fitting

Power: two CR2016 batteries (supplied), good batteries should last a few hundred hours

Construction / Presentation: plastic with metal rim / plastic bag (for a presentation box add £1.00)

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People who bought this item also bought:

1. Troytest, 4-bottle set (Ref: TROY)

2. Tanita 1479z, 200g / 0.1g (Ref: PDZ)

3. Pocket Microscope with Light, tiny, 45X (Ref: MICR-45)

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.


People who bought this item also bought:

1. 10X12 Jewellers Loupe 4 Element (Ref: 10X12-4EL)

2. 10X13 by Zeiss Loupe (Ref: ZEISS10)

3. Watch back opener, swiss penknife (Ref: OPENSW)

Type: 'pen' type, small LED bulb mounted just inside the end of a small tube

Effectiveness: 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

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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

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UV marker for security marking - the ink is only visible under UV light.