Affordable portable hand held filtered shortwave ultraviolet lamp.  This filtered Ultraviolet lamp blocks out the visible light generated by the bulb allowing for a clear fluoresce of minerals and other shortwave UV reactive materials.

Its important to note that the filtering and generation of shortwave Ultraviolet radiation is very different than that of longwave UV (aka a blacklight).  The filtering of shortwave UV is done by using a very special and expensive filter glass as well as using a special mercury vapor tube to generate the shortwave UV radiation.  This lamp uses both and provides the best value for someone seeking a shortwave UV lamp.  Its highly not recommened not to use a non-filtered UV light source if your purpose is to clearly view fluorescent stamps or minerals.

MINERAL AND ROCK INSPECTION: This lamp is a must for rock hounds looking for fluorescent Minerals.  There are hundreds upon hundreds of Fluorescent Minerals throughout the world but about 85% of Fluorescent Minerals can only show their true colors under short-wave UV light.  
         

        
 Under Daylight Conditions                             Under Shortwave UV with Dark Conditions

STAMP COLLECTING: Clearly see the fluorescent properties of certain stamps. Postal services use UV  phosphor properties of stamps for processing and orienting stamps upright. Some stamps contain phosphor which can only be seen under short-wave UV light.  Almost all US stamps tagging respond to shortwave filtered UV and depending on the country you will have a mix of longwave or shortwave responses.

PLEASE NOTE: Although this lamp emits a  small amount of shortwave UV compared to the output of a display lamp.  It is recommened not to stare into the lamp directly.  Extended direct viewing of the light directly into your eyes can cause photokeratitis (welders flash) which is sunburn of the eyes. Do not stare into the lamp.  We also provide special polycorbonate glasses for purchase to help protect your eyes.

  If purchasing our special polycorbonate safety glasses please add 8.00 when making payment either to item cost or under shipping charges.

Our lamps carry a 1year  warranty against any manufactures defects so purchase with confidence.