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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Newbie to PCB's will this do as the UV light source?

From: "Leon Heller" <leon.heller@...>
Date: 2005-12-19

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From: "Gary" <questuk1@...>
To: <Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, December 18, 2005 11:14 PM
Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] Newbie to PCB's will this do as the UV light
source?


> Hi,
>
> I am going to make my own PCB's, but I am trying to keep the cost
> down, I require a UV light source for developing PCB,s
>
> I have found this product and it looks ideal and seems very powerful!
>
> I am sure on reading about, build your own UV developer box, someone
> used a "suntan lamp",
>
> I would like your opinion as to wether this unit will be suitable?
>
>
> http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/4401784.htm

I've heard of someone using something like that which he got his much
cheaper in a charity shop. I built my own with a box made from MDF and some
wood, a sheet of glass and a couple of UV tubes. Cost me about £20.

Leon

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