On 01/08/12 17:18, Robin Whittle wrote: > Hi John, > > Generally, gas discharge tubes cannot be operated in parallel... I got a 380nm 10W LED. I haven't tried it yet. <http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/10W-Ultra-Violet-UV-High-Power-Led-Light-380nm-385nm-/230760896509?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35ba6bd7fd> You can get a 100W one for "only" $999.99 ;) <http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/380nm-385nm-Ultra-Violet-UV-High-Power-LED-Light-100W-/360445882648?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item53ec3fb118> I was going to try it for curing UV glue and ink, but it would probably do good for photoresist too. An array of 1W LEDs could be an option too. Do not stare at these when illuminated. It could cause photopolymerisation (cloudiness) in the eye.
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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] PCB light box - hf ballast / tube wattage - 400W floodlight instead?
2012-08-01 by Russell Shaw