DIY: Converting a Work Light into a Portable Short Wave Lamp
I'm not sure how many people have built the 18 watt SW conversion from Mark Cole's plans on MinerShop, but if you did or intend to do so, here's mine I've finally completed.
Lighting Controls - Automatically Cycle Longwave, Shortwave, Midwave, and White light in your Display
Over the years I've had requests for lighting controllers that would allow us to remotely control our different wavelength lights.
Cheap Shortwave Mineral Lights on Ebay (and other places) - BUYER BEWARE!
This needs to be said. Over the years a few disreputable sellers have been marketing a little 4/6 watt shortwave light for fluorescent minerals.
Building Your Own Transilluminators - DIY
Rough instructions on how to upgrade your own transilluminator
Transilluminators - Overview
A "transilluminator" typically has 15W MW bulbs installed (312/302nm). Some have 6 bulbs, some have 4. So far, almost every unit I have come across has Hoya U325c glass (SW glass).
Ballasts to drive fluorescent bulbs/tubes
Our UV lights are mostly based on fluorescent bulbs. These bulbs require a special ballast to operate. We always recommend Fulham ballasts.