[Rockhounds] UV lamps

[Doug Bank]

Short Wave LEDs exist and hobbyists are playing around with them. However, I wouldn’t hold your breath. They are expensive, low power, still require a filter, and not currently at the “right” wavelength. Here is a blog post about Raymond Wu’s experience with his SW LED flashlight at last year’s Tucson show. 

http://www.raymond-wu.com/2018/2/9/tucson-2018-sw-led-debut <http://www.raymond-wu.com/2018/2/9/tucson-2018-sw-led-debut>

The Convoy is an excellent light, but we aren’t anywhere close to that for shortwave. There are plenty of pictures using the Convoy in the blog post as well. 

Doug 

> On Sep 16, 2018, at 11:01 AM, Tim Fisher <nospam at orerockon.com> wrote:
> 
> I think the Convoy S2+ 365 nm is an adequate entry level light with the
> visible light filter. It emits an insane amount of light for the price. I
> have an extra filter and I'll give it to you for the postage. Stay away from
> the 395 nm lights! I know this doesn't help you much but I'm holding out for
> an SW LED flashlight but I don't even know if SW LEDs exist. 
> 
> Thorough review of the Convoy here: 
> https://www.naturesrainbows.com/single-post/2017/03/01/365nm-Flashlight-Torc
> h-The-Most-Significant-Innovation-in-UV-Mineral-Lights-in-Years
> 
> You should get a more informed response from an expert on here. Ahem :)
> 
> Tim Fisher
> Orerockon.com
> Email nospam at orerockon.com
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