No one really needs a UV light.
I too thought the UV feature was pointless... until I got my Arkfeld Pro.
you will find 100 reasons, immediately, why you have always needed one.
They're dead useful in the craziest ways.
Want your kids to help with household cleaning?
Want to stay away from fluorescent agents in your daily necessities?
UV helps you identify things that are invisible to the naked eye
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So today we are going to talk about UV lights.
What would you use UV light for?
Let’s take a look at some of the fun things fans do:
👤I use the UV to look for Uranium glass at antique shops too
👤The UV can also be used to find ticks on your furry pets
👤Auto techs use them to look for coolant leaks. HVAC workers use them to look for leaks.
👤If you garden, UV can be used to find hornworms, tobacco worms, caterpillars, etc.
👤I just got a new puppy and we keep smelling pee on the carpet but can’t see it. Arkfeld UV to the rescue. Also, it’s a cool party trick when you can show your friends how dirty their houses are lol(the kids loved it)
👤I use my UV to hunt for uranium glass in thrift shops, garage sales, etc. It's also good for spotting scorpions at night. I also paint using UV-reacting paints. Many uses if you think outside the box!
👤UV can also be used to cure some types of resin.
👤You can check your money to see if it's real, read hidden messages, see Uv / black light Tattoos, see Uv stamps like the bars and club, and Uv posters, many uses for a UV, if a Black light works on it so will the UV. lol
👤UV is also used to look for some types of rocks, minerals, and gemstones that fluoresce.
👤I use the UV to find leaks in air conditioning systems in cars and trucks.
Seeker 4 Mini Vs. Arkfeld UV Vs.Arkfeld Pro
Our Ultra Violet Flashlights contest
Seeker 4 Mini | Arkfeld UV | Arkfeld Pro | |
MSRP | $79.99 | $79.99 | $99.99 |
Max Lumens | 1200 | 1000 | 1300 |
Max Runtime | 12days | 8days | 8days |
Max Throw | 393ft | 278ft | 334ft |
Weight | 3.96oz | 3.07oz | 3.91oz |
Light Source | White Light+UV Light | White Light+UV Light | White Light+UV Light+Green Laser |
UV Power | 760mW | 580mW | 900mW |
UV Wavelength | 365nm | 365nm | 365nm |
Battery | 1100mAh | 1050mAh | 1500mAh |
First of all, I must clarify a misunderstanding people have about UV light, that is, there are three different types of UV lights, one is ultraviolet A (UV-A), one is ultraviolet B (UV-B), and the other is ultraviolet C (UV-C).
Olight flashlights are all UV-A flashlights (365nm)
Is there a difference between UV lights and black light?
In fact, blacklight is a type of UVA light, which is a type of UV light. So black light is a type of ultraviolet light.
When you buy a UV flashlight, there are basically one things to consider:
👉Power
#1 Actual brightness comparison of UV light
First, wattage refers to the intensity of UV light emitted by a flashlight. Usually expressed in units of milliwatts (mW). High-power UV flashlights can provide stronger UV radiation and therefore better illuminate target objects. For some applications, such as UV detection, fluorescence reaction observation, etc., a higher power may be more ideal.
As shown in the figure, the UV light source comparison between Arkfeld Pro and Arkfeld UV:
Arkfeld Pro(900mW)>Arkfeld UV(580mW)
At this time, A question came to my mind:
Seeker 4 Mini(760mW)<Arkfeld Pro(900mW)
But
Seeker 4 mini looks brighter
Why❓Why❓Why❓
We consulted Olight’s engineering team and learned that because the Seeker 4 mini has a larger reflective cup, the light spot effect is better, so it looks brighter.
Tips:
The term "reflective cup" refers to a reflector that requires long-range, focused illumination and is powered by a point light source. It's often referred to as the reflective cup. That kind of device is reflective. The light reflector is used to control the illumination distance of the main light spot and light area in order to maximize the use of limited light energy.
Secondly, the throw distance refers to the farthest distance that the flashlight can illuminate. It depends on the flashlight's power and beam-focusing technology. Generally speaking, the higher the power, the greater the flashlight's throw distance. The reason why the throw distance is important is that it determines the range of use of the flashlight. For example, when you need to illuminate a farther area during outdoor activities, a larger throw distance will be more helpful.
#2 UV flashlight size comparison
The size of a UV flashlight is not a key factor in determining its performance, but it will have an impact on whether it is portable or the cost of use. Generally speaking, smaller models of UV flashlights are more portable, easier to carry and store, and suitable for use in simpler occasions such as outdoor activities, travel, and inspections. Larger models of UV flashlights usually have greater power and longer projection distances and are more suitable for use in more complex environments, such as industrial inspection, mine exploration, police, and other fields.
Conclusion
Depending on your needs, if you're looking for a flashlight with brighter UV light, then Seeker 4 Mini is the way to go. Its superior light efficiency ensures you'll never miss a thing.
If you need a versatile flashlight, consider the Arkfeld Pro. It provides not only UV light but also green laser and white light. Its three light sources in one make it extremely convenient for daily use.
Two other flashlights defeated Arkfeld UV.
I hope this helps with your decision!
Let me know if you have any additional questions.
📢Also, be aware of people trying to sell something that looks like a UV light but doesn't actually work and just looks purple. Don't buy those fake UVA lights, you'll be wasting your money. Hopefully, this information will answer your questions about UV lamps.
thanks for reading.
Ultraviolet Light Safety Guidelines
Ultraviolet radiation is divided into three regions:
✅UV-A: 315-400 nanometers (nm),
✅UV-B: 280-315 nm,
✅and UV-C: 100-280 nm.
UV can be associated with adverse health effects depending on the duration of exposure and the wavelength. The adverse health effects that may occur are erythema (sunburn), photokeratitis (a feeling of sand in the eyes), skin cancer, increased skin pigmentation (tanning), cataracts, and retinal burns. Unfortunately, there are no immediate warning symptoms to indicate overexposure to UV radiation. Symptoms of overexposure including varying degrees of erythema or photokeratitis (welder's flash) typically appear hours after exposure has occurred.
Never point a UV flashlight directly into a person's eyes or through reflective surfaces such as windows, tiles, or mirrors.
Band | Wavelength | Primary Visual Hazard | Other Visual Hazards | Other Hazards |
UV-A | 315-400nm | cataracts of lens | skin cancer, retinal burns | |
UV-B | 280-315nm | corneal injuries | cataracts of the lens, photokeratitis | erythema, skin cancer |
UV-C | 100-280nm | corneal injuries | photokeratitis | erythema, skin cancer |
Kindly Note: Data comes from Rochester-One of the world’s leading research universities
