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Professional UV Inspection Flashlight 380-385nm - 16 Ultraviolet LED |  | Brand: GS
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $29.99
Buy New: $17.89
as of 7/31/2010 07:17 UTC details
You Save: $12.10 (40%)
Seller: Fix Find
Rating:  18 reviews
Sales Rank: 274
Media: Misc.
MPN: LED12UV
ASIN: B0013E3XVU
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Professional-grade reliable flashlight produces UV wavelength of 385-395 nanometers (nm) | | • | Highly-effective at finding stains, scorpions & pests, verify documents, artwork forgeries/fakes | | • | Aircraft aluminum body - double-anodized for corrosion resistance with weather-proof silicon seals | | • | Positive-action switch conveniently located on barrel - not end-cap - for more-natural hold | | • | Excellent battery efficiency - 3 AAA light for over 20 hrs (batteries not included) |
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Product Description
Engineered for effectiveness and reliability to serve law enforcement, security personnel, professional inspectors and exterminators - with dozens of uses around home, too. Each of our lights are tested prior to shipment and have a failure rate of less than 0.5%. Ultraviolet light causes many organic substances like pet stains or blood to fluoresce (glow) so they're easy to spot (you've probably seen a similar light used on TV shows like 'CSI'). High-efficiency LED extend battery life up to 10-times that of regular bulbs. Plus, they're shock-proof and have an estimated service life of with 100,000 hours. Water-proof positive-action switch (click on/click off) prevents light from coming on unintentionally and draining battery power. Professionally-preferred barrel-side switch is right where your thumb naturally rests. Dimensions: 5"L x 1-1/4"D, weight with 3 AAA batteries (not included) 4.5 oz. Includes removable wrist lanyard. Durable Gloss Black finish stands up to heavy use; grooved body provides comfortable non-slip grip.
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 18
 Rednightengale July 14, 2010
rednightengale
This light looks just like it is. It works well right out of the box. It comes in a flimsy white little box, but works just great anyway. It's bright, useful enough to check over the surfaces you want to see. Great for finding invisible stains, germs, dirty areas, on walls, floors, ceilings, faucets, toilets, cabinets, cars public restrooms, locker rooms, etc. It's not that powerful, but works for normal situations. Just make the area dark and shine it around. You can see all the places that need cleaned better, places you should look out for - if you want to stay healthy and avoid contaminants. Carry it with you in your purse. Share it with others. They will be surprised how previous areas thought to be clean could turn up NOT SO CLEAN. I especially like using it prior to getting out my Shark Steam Pocket Portable Steamer so I know where to concentrate my cleaning efforts. I'm not an extremist, but feel we should clean that thoroughly on a fairly regularly basis, out of respect to ourselves and others. This little flashlight is a welcome addition to my cleaning toolkit.
 poor quality June 16, 2010
Marie (NY United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Received flashlight in mail today. Multiple obvious problems with unit. Label indicated it was tested before it was sent, but it clearly could not work because of missing parts.
compact, yet powerful..many uses May 28, 2010
laserguy
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This UV flashlight is a great deal for ~$17 (seen them elsewhere for ~$50) Good quality/high light output (397nm
Uv light.. I confirmed w light sensing software and detector I use at work with to test laser wavelengths)
I have found other uses than what are typically posted.. one useful tip when buying sunglasses.. bring this flashlight to the store when picking out sunglasses advertised as "uv protection" (when shining this deep purple wavelength through the lens, the light on the other side should "shift" to a more visible wavelength (yellowish/white color, or just reflect it completely with no visible purple light on the other side of the lens) If this is not happening, chances are that the sunglasses are mis advertised..
anyhow, great product/recieved quickly etc
ps do not shine into your eyes,.. its like looking directly into the sun on a clear summers day..!! U have been warned!
Could Be Brighter April 7, 2010
Richard M. Commins (Loveland, CO United States)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Overall I'm happy with this UV flashlight. The aluminum body is something you would find on a $5.00 pocket flashlight. The button is OK also and I had no problems. I was worried because some reviewers talked about a defective button. The battery holder was adequate but had no markings for battery polarity except a single plus sign at the top. I've seen better buttons and battery holders on cheaper flashlights. My only complaint is the brightness of the UV light. Don't even think about using this light in a room with normal daylight from a window. It is not even bright enough at night with the lights on in the room. The UV light just isn't bright enough. At night, with all the lights out, the light becomes usable for items that fluoresce under UV light. The brighteners in paper, tissue and some laundry detergent will then stand out against the background. Pet urine is detectable, but is not as bright as paper. The light is small and portable so detecting repairs in antiques or paintings is possible in a darkened room. Overall a 4 star rating is generous. The main reason I bought this flashlight over others that were cheaper, was the claim the light was 385-390 nanometers. Do not get the 400nm flashlights. There are fewer things that fluoresce at that frequency. There is not a lot of choice in the market for a pocket UV flashlight at this price level.
Warning: Do not look directly at the light because even though the light looks dim as normal light, the UV light that you can't see is much brighter and can damage your eyes. (Maybe it is just to dangerous to have a much brighter UV flashlight)
Good for the price March 29, 2010
M. Hendrix (Arvada, CO)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
It works great on scorpions (I own 25 different species, 48 individuals total), cat urine stains (turn off the lights to get the best view, sometimes its not a view of your carpet you want to see), clothing, car fluid leaks (any type of fluid that illuminates will light up with this light) and some rocks/minerals that glow under ultraviolet (not all of my collection glowed under the light, but thats because I have close to 40 pieces that glow under short wave and long wave UV, this light only illuminated the long wave). Its not as bright as some LED UV lights but as long as its dark outside/inside this light will do what you want it to do. Remember, the light has a better distance than a fluorescent UV, but its still not going to be amazing unless its dark.
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