The Arc-AAA LED ultraviolet flashlight from MTD LLC can be fastened with a small ring directly to a keychain. The LED lamp, which is only 6.86 cm long and weighs 21.2 grams, is always with you when the circumstances make it necessary to investigate for yourself. The flashlight, which was produced in the USA and therefore has a high quality, gives you a typical blue ultraviolet light, thanks to an ordinary AAA battery. There are many of uses for UV light.
In the normal everyday life, the ultraviolet flashlight is a perfect aid to identify counterfeit bills or credit cards. Genuine banknotes and credit cards have UV marks which can be easily “decoded” by a UV flashlight causing the secret markings to fluoresce.
There are many areas where the Arc-AAA LED ultraviolet flashlight can be used. For example, at an event or a party, the guests can get their hand marked with a UV pen. The mark remains invisible under normal light, but gives you a fluorescent light when you use the flashlight, which makes entry control easy. The small flashlight is also useful when you purchase pottery or china. With its help, you can detect repairs in ceramic or porcelain. Together with Luminol (that reacts with different body fluids and brings them to fluorescense), the UV flashlight allows you to find out whether the sheets are fresh in the hotel room.
Arc-AAA LED Ultraviolet Flashlight: Most important information
- Nichia NSPU510CS (375nm UV LED) for long lasting light, no bulbs to replace or break
- Uses 1 ordinary AAA battery
- Internal DC/DC current regulator chip produces a more consistent light output over the life of the battery
- Waterproof to 30 m
- 6.86 cm long by 1.27 cm in diameter
- Made in the USA, 1 Year Warranty
- Duracell AAA cell, split ring and clip included
Arc-AAA LED Ultraviolet Flashlight: The most important uses
- Entry control at meetings and events: UV mark on hands
- Leak spotting using fluorescent dyes: automotive, industrial, pressure vessels, etc
- Curing UV adhesives
- Spotting repairs in ceramics and porcelain: glues typically fluoresce
- Scorpion/insect hunting: the animals partially fluoresce in UV light
- Product QA (authentication strips on products show up in the UV light)
- Counterfeit money and counterfeit credit card detection (typical UV marks are missing in this case)
- Parties
Arc-AAA LED Ultraviolet Flashlight: 5 hours light
The UV flashlight shines in the UV range of 375nm. It has a minimum output of 10mw. Within the life of one AAA battery, the flashlight will keep brightness about 5 hours to 50% light. Arc-AAA LED UV Flashlight costs $39.95 by the original manufacturer MTD LLC. Euroflashlight.com offers the flashlight in Europe and grants thereby a $2 discount: the flashlight costs then only $37.95. MTD LLC offers also white light LED flashlights.