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and search "UV light sources question" (without quotation marks)

We has discussion recently on this.

Fact is, there are many types of lamps you can use. Any lamp that puts out 
enough energy between 350nm to 380nm will do the job. Bug zapper tube lamps 
are one of them.


Adam

kirilian2351 wrote:
> I am wanting to build a UV light box.  I have read as many internet 
> articles as I could find on the subject.  Some articles will 
> recommend certain bulbs while other articles will say to stay away 
> from those that were recommended.  What is the best bulb to use that 
> is easily obtainable?  I have read an article that suggested using 
> bug zapper bulbs.  My local Home Depot carries 15W and 40W versions 
> of the replacement bulbs for the Zapper models.  Would this type of 
> bulb work?  I have also read about breaking the glass shell of a 
> mercury vapor bulb and using the internal tube as a UV source.  I 
> don't plan to make large circuit boards (no larger than 6" square).
> 
> Thanks!!
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