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Monster size
4 (QUAD) -Prong
High-Intensity 100 WATT U.V.
Screw-in Base, 110v AC
FLUORESCENT BLACKLIGHT BULB
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4 Prongs translate into relatively more bulb surface area, hence better illumination with minimum size
Power consumption is a robust 100 watts, which is way more than most 2 or 4 foot long blacklights (which are 20 to 40 watts typically)
And, despite the wattage, they don't get ultra hot, being fluorescent
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Now here's a cool science-fictionish looking Blacklight bulb that'll draw curious stares for absolute sure, with the not insignificant advantage of your being able to pop it into any available lamp or socket with a standard light-bulb type screw-in base . Note, in the picure at left, I used an ordinary hardware store clip-on shop light.
Brand new, about 11 inches long from tip of screw-in base to end of prongs (actual length of glass prongs, for inquiring minds, is 7 inches), and 3 inches diameter at the widest point of the base, it features base-mounted circuitry.
The shape and size, therefore, means you can get this into areas where a regular size blacklight couldn't possibly fit (as opposed to having to hang a bulky 2 or 4 ft long fixture to your ceiling, etc).
Keep in mind, as well, ( I get asked this a lot ) ..... these give off genuine UV blacklight spectrum (somewhere between 340 nm and 380 nm).
Cheap (under 5.00) screw-in incandescent bulbs are painted blue to look like blacklight, but aren't.
Little known fact of Ultraviolet life:
Incandescent (screw-in) bulb filaments cannot (in this lifetime anyway) produce UV spectrum.
Only fluorescent bulb filaments can give off a genuine UV (ultraviolet) blacklight effect.
To my way of thinking, selling screw-in 'party bulbs' that imply they're blacklight UV, is a major fraud on an unsuspecting buying public. They will not (as in, cannot, ever) light up a blacklight poster, for instance ( then again, maybe on their planet they do; on my planet, however, they do not).
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FOREIGN BUYERS PLEEEEASE NOTE !!
These are 110v AC current, designed for the U.S., so you'll need a cheap voltage converter for use in your country if your voltage is 230v etc.
Converters are available in any electronic, travel or hardware store in your area, and are typically quite inexpensive.
None of this pertains to Canada of course, as y'all are on the same 110v system as the U.S.
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TYPICAL BULB LIFE:
1000 HOURS
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All in all, these put out a really decent amount of UV for their size.......enough for a small room.
And they're ideally suited perhaps for highlighting a prized display or other blacklight-sensitive creation. With a little ingenuity in placement, they'll look killer when activated.
They'll definitely light up anything fluorescent (blacklight posters etc), and make white items (like t-shirts or panties, if being used in a bedroom or party) appear an intense glowing white.
Have sold hundreds of these things over the years, so they've been very well received, and consequently a tried and true regular stock item.
They may seem relatively expensive at first glance, but being fluorescent, longevity can be quite high (I once had a demo unit that survived several years of on-again/off-again use).
Often, of course, the futuristic design is worth the extra money, especially if you want to accentuate a room, liven up a dark corner or highlight a store display.
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A few examples, but take the pix in stride....
  
....they're actually much more impressive than this (shooting these : not easy as blacklight fools the camera sensors).
In reality, you'll be thoroughly bathed in intense UV light.
These are expensive, but relatively small and light up quite a large area (at least several hundred sq ft) very brightly. So on some level it's a 'get what you pay for' kind of thing.
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Picture below is borrowed from my handheld blacklight auction, but is a good illustration of what to expect as far as fluorescent illumination effects.
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INVISIBLE INK PEN ACCESSORY :
Click on the pen pictue below to add an Invisible Ink U.V. Pen to your order from my ebaY store. This can be extraordinarily useful over time, and may pay for itself a hundredfold if it helps you catch a fraudulent transaction. The keychain blacklight and U.V. pen are almost perfect companion items...both small and pocketable.
 
Secretly mark a liquor bottle if you think someone (kids, for instance) is drinking from it
Invisibly mark where an object, door, etc is resting: it it's been moved, you'll immediately know
Be sure your mechanic actually changed a part: mark it before repairs begin
Mark returned items if you're a seller, or household items, bikes, etc. for theft ID
Kids will play with them endlessly (spy operations, don't you just know now)
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Blacklights can be great fun, and immensely practical at the same time. Below is a comprehensve list of wondrous real-world applications for blacklights.
Some of these, of course, apply to other models in my ebaY store (obviously you'll not be using this AC bulb anytime soon to hunt scorpions in the desert ), but they're worth repeating as a good overview of what blacklights can do, and some may be of immense benefit to you now or later, you just never know.
SCORPION HUNTING IN THE DESERT:
Believe it or not, these critters turn bright fluorescent green under UV....Arizonians will cheefully attest to this; one playfully nicknamed her unit 'Scorpion Seeker'.
DETECTING SUN DAMAGE ON YOUR SKIN:
Prepare to be shocked here-----look at your face in a mirror under UV and brown patches will show where sun damage has occurred over the years.
HAND STAMPS:
Used in night clubs with invisible ink for readmission identification.
DETECTING FAKED SIGNATURES or STAMP COLLECTIONS:
Especially, if a signature was 'added' to a painting or document years after its production.
MINERAL AND ROCK INSPECTION:
Some of these naturally fluoresce for easy identification in the field.
GLASS AND IVORY ANALYSIS:
Certain glass types, such as Vaseline or Burmese, glow brightly under UV. Don't quote me on this, but I think Custard glass is identifiable as well.
USE WITH INVISIBLE INK PEN TO SECRETLY MARK ITEMS:
This is very clever, actually. You can mark car parts when getting your car worked on (if your UV mark is still there, the part was never changed). Same goes for returned items if you're a seller. And, of course, to mark household items, bikes, etc. for theft ID.
DETECTING CHLOROPHYLL:
For the scientifically inclined, chlorophyll indicates the presence of photosynthesis in oxygen-producing organisms.
INDUSTRIAL / MILITARY / POLICE/ FORENSIC / LABORATORY USES
These applications could take up volumes of detailed
QUICKLY IDENTIFY REPAIRED ANTIQUE ITEMS:
Old versus new materials become really obvious under UV--it's almost like having a form of X-ray vision. Glued areas on porcelain or pottery items are a dead giveaway with this handheld unit, as are overpainted pieces. And cracks or flaws in China that are not visible to the naked eye, even a trained one, are screaming out loud under blacklight. Gems, stamps, cast iron and various paper materials are good candidates as well.
TEXTILE ANALYSIS
Highlight weave defects and uniformity.
PET URINE STAINS:
Detect urine on household surfaces; if you have a kitty or puppy marking areas in your house that need to be deodorized, a strong blacklight can identify the offending spots. Often these are invisible to the eye, but will creat an odor over time. Using your blacklight, these stains can be treated with an enzyme cleaner.
A side note: I remember (and you may have seen) a mind-boggling TV expose once about commercial hotels and motels, and the stories the sheets therein REALLY told after a quick blacklight inspection by a private detective.
REPTILES and some BIRDS:
Certain of these species cannot exist in confinement without added UV light. (from full size plug in units).
MAY HELP CONTROL COLD AND FLU VIRUSES:
Indoors, in conjunction with full spectrum lighting (full size unit is necessary for this).
DETECTING COUNTERFEIT MONEY:
The differences are painfully obvious---fake money glows unnaturally bright.
DETECTING ALTERED CREDIT CARDS:
Just for fun, look at your American Express credit card under blacklight.
HALLOWEEN AND PARTY DECORATIONS, THEATRICAL AND FASHION SHOWS, and EVEN LOVEMAKING:
Not much elaboration needed here !
MANUSCRIPT FORGERIES:
The 'Hitler Diaries', as an example, were suspicious because of the paper used.
ART EFFECTS: ILLUMINATE FLUORESCENT PAINT:
Fluorescent paint glows extremely bright, as do white indoor surfaces or clothing such as a white shirt (as all party goers know).
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BUYER COMMENTS :
Where else can you find a product like this? Crazy!! Thanx!!!
- gryffyth
his is my third black light They are GREAT for PARTYS and any event!!!!!
- Daniel S.
THE MONSTER OF MONSTERS...THE BIGGEST BANG FOR THE BUCK ON THE MARKET+++++AAAAA
- Morgan D.
Hey I thought you might want to add this to your list of amazing things UV light can do! I am an artist who is using this light for a silk-screening method. The UV light sets the photo-sensitive emulsion on the silkscreen. It is a really cheap alternative to expensive lighting units that cost 100's of $$$! With the wattage of the Monster UV Bulb I can set the emulsion in under 1/2 hour exposure and I love the fact that it can screw into my clamp lamp, which means it is portable and convenient to use! I have been looking for this exact product and I am very pleased to have found it. Great website by the way. I appreciate your sense of humor that comes through. I will keep an eye on the site (added the bookmark) and certainly let anyone I know about this product. (I also do workshops on silk-screening so I will be able to tell students about this site and the amazing Monster Bulb!)
Thanks again!
- Alexander
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Count on ......
SUPERSONIC, and on good days, LIGHTSPEED shipping.
"Tell the truth-it was in the mail BEFORE I ordered, right!?!.
I dont know how this is done but it arrived on Saturday."
Silly-fast shipping !!
I pressed the 'pay now' button, blinked, and this thing was in my mailbox. Wow !.
You shipping through a Post Office wormhole or something?
California to Florida in two days. Unreal.
Usually orders make it outta Mission Control here either same or next day as receipt of payment (before about 3 p.m. PST makes it out that day).
California residents expect to add sales tax at checkout for the gods of commerce here.
If you're purchasing other items, will gladly combine shipping to save you XX dollars. Request an invoice and a reduced ship rate will be conjured up.
Thanx for looking in !
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