UV-Lights

**Nordland/Danmark** · 10-06-2009, 10:00 AM

Hey guys
I'm looking for some uv lights
What kind of UV-Lights do you guys use, Do you use a large tube 60-120cm from disco og one of them to stamps 16x5cm??

Thanks

**Adrian Stevenson** · 10-06-2009, 10:10 AM

I used a small hand held light which is sold for checking money or stamps etc. (I need a new one as it is broke) But please bear in mind, the UV "Blacklight" is not a "magic wand"

It can be a useful tool, but the test is not conclusive.

Cheers, Ade.

**Nordland/Danmark** · 10-06-2009, 10:23 AM

Thanks Ade

**Steve T** · 10-07-2009, 12:47 PM

Ok.....time to show a small lack of knowledge !

What do you use the UV lights for ?

Steve T

**Alan M** · 10-07-2009, 01:50 PM

Hi Steve , the uv light is used as an aid to detect if a cloth item is of an old age or if it has been manufactured later ! The item is placed in darkness and has the light shone on it , if it is an old item it will not reflect back a brilliant light , where newer materials and threads will . As Ade has stated , this is not infallible , but can be used as a pointer if you are unsure as to an items originality ,

cheers Al

**Robert H** · 10-11-2009, 02:42 AM

So when it lights up it's a copy?
All I can say it is not true for some cases.
I got in the 90's from an old retailer WW2 LW insgina shop that is now a clothing store a lot of original late war Insignias out.
With the UV light some piping's did glow on some boards!