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Any UV flashlights that are actually decent without breaking the bank? (fedia.io)

submitted 8 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Thanks to the wonders of UV resin i got a super-cheap UV flashlight for curing it, but the thing didn't last much. I don't do this a lot, only occasionally, so a proper full expensive dedicated curing setup is a waste for me, and a not too expensive flashlight is not a bad idea, but I'd like to have one that won't break down after a bit. Is there such a thing?

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Sofirn has an 875mw 365nm one. Wear eye protection.

https://www.sofirnlight.com/products/sofirn-sf16-uv-flashlight-portable-black-light-365nm-sst08-uv-led-ultraviolet-flashlight

[–] [email protected] 0 points 8 months ago

For the price I couldn't say no, will post comparison pics with the emisar d4k UV eventually.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 8 months ago

Not exactly a flashlight, but I got a UV lamp with glass screen protectors that is powered off USB. It is very bright and can be used with a battery pack for portability. Since it came with the screen protectors, it is basically a bonus gift that is more powerful than the UV mode on my Nightcore SRT9.

So if you want to have a great screen protector for your phone and you have need of a UV lamp, going that route may be a great option. I got mine off Amazon, one from IMBZK and the other from amFilm, the IMBZK screen protector is better but both lamps are roughly equivalent.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 8 months ago

Why not just stick a UV lightbulb in a cheap lamp?

[–] [email protected] 0 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

UVBeast makes a good one for $40. Found it on Amazon. Solid build, good emitter, 18650, has a USB-C port for charging. Been using it for years to charge up my collection of glow in the dark trinkets.