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Posted: 5/3/2024 11:22:30 PM EDT
I need a good quality UV flashlight to help me track down scorpions that have decided to begin invading my family's home in the last month. Not sure what else I would use it for, but sure I will find something.
 Anyone have any experience/thoughts on a nice quality model/brand? Any help is greatly appreciated. |
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Posted: 5/3/2024 11:49:52 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/4/2024 1:24:13 AM EDT
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Posted: 5/4/2024 2:25:29 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryThank you! I really like how compact they are. Of the three, I think I like the Seeker 4 Mini the most.
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Posted: 5/4/2024 2:28:50 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryI really like that Weltool also. How is its durability?
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Posted: 5/4/2024 2:33:58 AM EDT
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My brother uses it a few times a week, he makes fishing lures and uses it to cure resin. I guess Avis year now without issue.
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Posted: 5/4/2024 2:44:07 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bogie: My brother uses it a few times a week, he makes fishing lures and uses it to cure resin. I guess Avis year now without issue. I found out about UV curable epoxy/resin for fly tying a few years ago, it's a game changer for tying. You can coat and secure thread wraps or add a clear coat to a popper in seconds. Just paint the resin on and hit it with a UV flashlight for 5-15 seconds and it's hardened and isn't tacky like most epoxies. Funny, if you use a light that's too intense or hold it in one spot too long the UV light will burn the resin and produce a small amount of smoke. UV flashlight can also be used to recharge anything that glows in the dark. |
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Posted: 5/4/2024 2:45:36 AM EDT
[Last Edit: freeride21a]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mkboog: Thank you! I really like how compact they are. Of the three, I think I like the Seeker 4 Mini the most. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mkboog: that is exaclty what I use the Seeker 4 mini for here! Its a nice light. I really like the fact i can go between regular and UV with one light... in the past I used one of those cheap 30+ UV LED lights from amazon and another regular light to do yard checks.  Attached File Attached FileI just went into the yard, this is from about 10ft away.. glows like its got batteries. Excuse the image, my camera tried to correct for low light. But the single UV beam is good for about 20-30ft easy.  Attached File |
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USA
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Posted: 5/4/2024 3:46:09 AM EDT
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I’ve used the $30 Amazon “The Beast” to kill hundreds of scorpions.
Best thirty dollars ever spent. |
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NV, USA
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Posted: 5/4/2024 3:50:14 AM EDT
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TX, USA
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Posted: 5/4/2024 4:40:39 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryYeah I've got an Arkfeld Pro. I love how I can switch from laser pointer to "real" white light flashlight, to UV all in on compact unit. Flat form factor is nice too. I use it more to look for counterfeit bills and gross out inspecting hotel rooms. |
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Posted: 5/4/2024 4:17:23 PM EDT
[Last Edit: mkboog]
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I ended up ordering an Edit: seeker 4. Now I just have to wait for it to be delivered. I appreciate everyone's feedback. Please feel free to continue discussing/sharing info about UV lights if you would like.
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Posted: 5/4/2024 11:59:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mkboog: I ended up ordering a seeker 2. Now I just have to wait for it to be delivered. I appreciate everyone's feedback. Please feel free to continue discussing/sharing info about UV lights if you would like. Congrats hope you like the light but just curious if the "Seeker 2" is an error? |
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WY, USA
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Posted: 5/5/2024 12:16:53 AM EDT
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UVBeast is pretty great and affordable.
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Posted: 5/5/2024 12:17:41 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryLove my Arkfield |
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USA
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Posted: 5/5/2024 12:24:08 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CCRN: Congrats hope you like the light but just curious if the "Seeker 2" is an error? Yeah, I don't think the Seeker 2 (a 2020-era light) had UV... The Seeker 4 Mini White+UV does, but not the old or full size ones. I assume that's a typo or goof. |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 12:35:50 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By kel: Yeah, I don't think the Seeker 2 (a 2020-era light) had UV... The Seeker 4 Mini White+UV does, but not the old or full size ones. I assume that's a typo or goof. Yeah I thought the exact same thing but wanted OP to have a chance to clarify. |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 12:55:02 AM EDT
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Posted: 5/5/2024 10:26:22 PM EDT
[Last Edit: mkboog]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CCRN: Congrats hope you like the light but just curious if the "Seeker 2" is an error? |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 10:55:00 PM EDT
[Last Edit: gogetumnow]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mkboog: Yes, my bad. Seeker 4 (Ti) version. You made a good choice. In fact I like the Seeker 4 Mini so much I have two of them. I also have an Arkfeld UV but the UV is much dimmer than on the Seeker 4 Mini. And yes, like was mentioned earlier, a one second blast of UV on your glow in the dark watch dial is the equivalent to putting it in fully sunlight for a minute IMO. |
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Posted: 5/6/2024 12:24:22 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mkboog: Yes, my bad. Seeker 4 (Ti) version. Congrats, hope you like it! Damn now I am thinking I need one of those too...... |
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IL, USA
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Posted: 5/6/2024 12:58:41 AM EDT
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Seeker mini and arkfeld pro owner checkin in, love both of mine especially the magnetic charging cable
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Posted: 5/6/2024 10:30:07 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By hotrod_sxty8: Seeker mini and arkfeld pro owner checkin in, love both of mine especially the magnetic charging cable |
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Posted: 5/6/2024 11:06:15 AM EDT
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