Source for HID mercury lamps.
http://www.1000bulbs.com/category/mercury-vapor-lamps/
On Thu, Jan 19, 2012 at 10:54 PM, Jeff <jeff.heiss@...> wrote:
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> I see that some here are using for mask/photoresist exposure. Where can
> HID mercury lamps be obtained? Do they give better results than black
> lights or the yellow-housing halogen work lights found in home centers?
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> Jeff
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> --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Zoran A. Scepanovic" <zasto@...>
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> > Zdravo kirilian2351,
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> > Sunday, February 8, 2004, 12:55:43 AM, ti rece:
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> > k> I am wanting to build a UV light box. I have read as many internet
> > k> articles as I could find on the subject. Some articles will
> > k> recommend certain bulbs while other articles will say to stay away
> > k> from those that were recommended. What is the best bulb to use that
> > k> is easily obtainable? I have read an article that suggested using
> > k> bug zapper bulbs. My local Home Depot carries 15W and 40W versions
> > k> of the replacement bulbs for the Zapper models. Would this type of
> > k> bulb work? I have also read about breaking the glass shell of a
> > k> mercury vapor bulb and using the internal tube as a UV source. I
> > k> don't plan to make large circuit boards (no larger than 6" square).
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> > DO NOT break the outer glass shell of a mercury vapour lamp! It will
> radiate a lot of short wave UV (UV-A) which is dangerous for eyes and skin,
> and it generates lot of ozone (O3). Good results could be obtained without
> breaking the outer glass shell.
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> > I'm currently using 2 PHILIPS TL 20W/09N, and the exposure time from
> cca. 20cm is 5 minutes.
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> > For determination of the correct exposure time I can suggest the 21
> wedge stouffer gage (http://stouffer.net).
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