UV Lamp 254nm/365nm 4W Portable UVA/UVC Shortwave Longwave Lab Blacklight Batteries Included AAdvance Instruments AI-0UV19

UV Lamp 254nm/365nm 4W Portable UVA/UVC Shortwave Longwave Lab Blacklight Batteries Included AAdvance Instruments AI-0UV19

$ 76.95

Score By Feature

Based on 31 ratings

Giftable

8.11

Satisfaction

7.91

Customer service

7.97

Delivery

7.91

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UV lamp with a wavelength of 254nm and a wavelength of 365nm that can be held in the palm of your hand. For 254nm, use a 4W bulb. 4 AA batteries (batteries and charger included) are used to power this device.

In the photos, there is a blank TLC plate illumination example with a wavelength of 254nm. The photo was taken in a moderately lit room. Intended for indoor use at close range. This mineral lamp can also be used as a starter lamp. For mineral rock viewing, a demonstration photo was taken in a completely dark room with mineral rocks of various fluorescence intensities, held at a distance of 20 cm (8 inches) and using only the 254 nm wavelength.

With 30-day returns, you can shop with confidence. 6-month limited warranty: If the unit becomes defective within 6 months of normal use (3 months for the bulb), the warranty will cover parts and labor.

Selected User Reviews For UV Lamp 254nm/365nm 4W Portable UVA/UVC Shortwave Longwave Lab Blacklight Batteries Included AAdvance Instruments AI-0UV19

The quality is poor

3/5

Useless. Doesn't work the way it's supposed to. Company was not an issue for me. However, the light I purchased proved to be completely ineffective. I purchased it in order to conduct a survey of my fluorescent rock collection. It wouldn't work even if I held it 2 inches away. From now on, I'll be more cautious about what I buy.

Madelynn Byrd

| Jul 20, 2021

Works well for the price, does what it says it will, and comes with clear instructions

5/5

There appear to be a lot of negative reviews for this item, claiming that it does not emit enough UV light and thus is useless for things like surveying rocks or other purposes. The product description makes it clear that it's designed for analyzing fluorescent backed TLC plates, which is exactly what I needed. The majority of the 256nm UV sources I found cost at least four times as much as this one. In comparison, this is a great deal that does exactly what it says it will. It even includes rechargeable batteries and a battery charger, as well as excellent instructions that include detailed pictures of the product and some sample TLC plates. Sure, a $500 UV light source would be brighter and more durable, but that's an outrageous price to pay. For the price, this is (so far) a fantastic product. br>I haven't had it for very long, so if it breaks soon, I'll come back and update this, but for now - It deservingly receives a perfect score of five stars.

Savanna McCarthy

| Nov 22, 2021

It's good, but it's not as robust as a standard UV flashlight

4/5

Much more delicate; pay attention to the instructions that detail how to handle the light with care.

Cayden Johns

| Sep 13, 2021

Does exactly what it says, but is priced accordingly

3/5

It does exactly what it says on the tin. You can't expect a shortwave UV lamp to be perfectly designed for the price you're paying. The battery compartment closes a little strangely, but it still works.