GSW Ultraviolet Torch – UV LED Mini Flashlight
GSW Ultraviolet Torch – UV LED Mini Flashlight
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🔦 UV Torch – Cure Resin & Check Fluor Paints
12 UV-A LEDs at 385-400nm. Cures UV resin in minutes. Makes fluorescent paints glow. Pocket-sized.
📦 What You Get
Compact aluminium UV torch with 12 UV-A LEDs outputting 385-400nm wavelength – the sweet spot for curing hobby UV resins and activating fluorescent pigments. Weatherproof body, comfortable one-handed grip, runs on 3× AAA batteries (not included). A handy desk tool, not a room-filling blacklight.
📋 Specifications
| LEDs | 12 × UV-A |
| Wavelength | 385-400nm |
| Output | ~3mW |
| Power | 3 × AAA (not included) |
| Runtime | ~4.5 hours continuous |
| Body | Black aluminium alloy |
| Dimensions | ~9.5 × 2.9 × 2.5 cm |
| Weight | ~60-65g |
| Weather sealed | ✓ Yes |
🎯 What's It Good For?
💧 Curing UV Resin
- GSW UV Resin – thin layers, drops, effects
- Hold 10-30cm away for even cure
- Sets in minutes, not hours
- Energy effects, slime, water drops
🎨 Fluorescent Paint Check
- Preview glow effects while painting
- Check intensity and coverage
- Works with GSW Fluor Paints
- Quick blacklight test at desk
🔍 Detail Inspection
- Spot dust and fibres
- Check resin cure coverage
- Inspect fluor layer consistency
- Close-range work (1-2 feet)
⚙️ General Hobby Use
- Compact desk companion
- One-handed operation
- Weatherproof for outdoor use
- Budget-friendly UV source
💡 Usage Tips
UV Resin: Hold 10-30cm from surface. Cure thin layers – multiple thin pours beat one thick pour. Rotate for even exposure.
Fluor Paints: Best results over white primer. Use torch to check glow intensity as you build up layers.
Working distance: Designed for close work (20-40cm). Not a room-filling blacklight – get a UV strip or tube for display/party use.
✅ Pros
- 385-400nm – right range for UV resin
- 12 LEDs for decent coverage
- Compact, one-hand grip
- Aluminium body, weatherproof
- 4.5hr battery life
- Great value desk tool
⚠️ Keep in Mind
- Low power – close range only
- Not for big displays/parties
- Batteries not included
- Thick resin = multiple passes
⚠️ Safety: UV-A at low power, but avoid shining directly into eyes. Don't stare at the LEDs from close range. Keep away from children when in use.
📌 Not Designed For
Room-scale blacklight effects, party lighting, large display illumination, UV photography setups. For those, look at UV strip lights or tube fixtures.
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