fernandocontra Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Hi, I hope to finish my new instruments in a couple of months and I think it is time to build my light box. After a search in internet about lamps, my doubs are greater now. To many specs . For you who have much more experience in light box, what lamp could be good?? UVA,B,C??? I have found one UVA 350-400nm 30W with very good price. Could be that right?? Many thanks!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
captainhook Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 I believe the consensus (and definitely my experience) is that BLB (blacklight-B ) lamps are all you need for drying varnish. They may be a little weak for tanning, but I haven't done that. They are commonly available in the US in 24" and 48" T12 sizes, much lower priced than any other UV lamps I am aware of. Here, Wal-Mart has 24" units, including fixture with cord and switch, for about $10. There is probably something comparable in the UK. Edit: Amazing what I had to go through to keep the STUPID message editor from converting the B and parenthesis to an emoticon. That's why the "unnessesary" space between them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
saintjohnbarleycorn Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 there is a recent discussion on this with pics about two weeks ago, if you want to do a search. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
~ Ben Conover Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 I think the sortest answer to this qestion is - 'buy a second hand sunbed'. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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