What power rating do UV-A Tubes have? (tanning salons)

[Arceus]

good morning gentlemen I ask you a very simple question, do you remember solariums for tanning? they use tubes that emit uv rays A, what power (watts) does each single tube have? 10 Watts each?

 

[Drakkith]

A quick look at Amazon for replacement uv bulbs shows most of them are 100W bulbs, though I'm sure you could find a wide range if you do a more in-depth search.

 

[Arceus]

A quick look at Amazon for replacement uv bulbs shows most of them are 100W bulbs, though I'm sure you could find a wide range if you do a more in-depth search.

thanks for the answer, yes or 100 watts, because I had seen bulbs 25 cm long and with a power of 10-15 watts. now I want to know how to light one of these bulbs, i.e. what materials should I buy? lamp holder, starter like neon? you tell me

 

[berkeman]

thanks for the answer, yes or 100 watts, because I had seen bulbs 25 cm long and with a power of 10-15 watts. now I want to know how to light one of these bulbs, i.e. what materials should I buy? lamp holder, starter like neon? you tell me

Whatcha' going to do with this UV contraption? Got whole lot of these to erase?

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[Drakkith]

thanks for the answer, yes or 100 watts, because I had seen bulbs 25 cm long and with a power of 10-15 watts. now I want to know how to light one of these bulbs, i.e. what materials should I buy? lamp holder, starter like neon? you tell me

However you want. What is the intended application?

 

[Arceus]

Whatcha' going to do with this UV contraption? Got whole lot of these to erase?View attachment 330372
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hello, I would like to have an insect trap, but those on sale that use uv rays (which are the best traps) cost a lot, that's why I want to build a trap myself, I only need 1-2 100 watt uvA tubes and all the electrical accessories to make it turn on, only this nothing exceptional

 

[Arceus]

However you want. What is the intended application?

hello, I would like to have an insect trap, but those on sale that use uv rays (which are the best traps) cost a lot, that's why I want to build a trap myself, I only need 1-2 100 watt uvA tubes and all the electrical accessories to make it turn on, only this nothing exceptional

 

[Drakkith]

That I can't help you with. It goes beyond my area of expertise.

 

[berkeman]

hello, I would like to have an insect trap, but those on sale that use uv rays (which are the best traps) cost a lot, that's why I want to build a trap myself, I only need 1-2 100 watt uvA tubes and all the electrical accessories to make it turn on, only this nothing exceptional

What kind of insect trap? It only uses UV light to trap flying insects somehow? Or do you intend on using the UV light to attract them, and then a High Voltage (HV) grid to vaporize them? I have the latter type of flying insect trap, which uses about a 40W UV bulb as the attractant, and HV to zap them. I think it cost $30 from Amazon...

 

[Arceus]

What kind of insect trap? It only uses UV light to trap flying insects somehow? Or do you intend on using the UV light to attract them, and then a High Voltage (HV) grid to vaporize them? I have the latter type of flying insect trap, which uses about a 40W UV bulb as the attractant, and HV to zap them. I think it cost $30 from Amazon...

yes ok, the traps for sale cost a lot, and therefore I would like to build one myself. for the electrified grid there is no problem, as soon as they rest on the tube I catch them and kill them. i just want to build the system to light the tube, 40 Watt tubes are fine, i need two, could you give me some links? and that they are uvA because they are less dangerous. and then the fact of how to turn them on, do you need the starter and the reactor like neon tubes?

 

[berkeman]

yes ok, the traps for sale cost a lot, and therefore I would like to build one myself.

No they don't cost a lot. Here is the one I bought, it looks like it's now $40. That is not expensive.

i just want to build the system to light the tube, 40 Watt tubes are fine, i need two, could you give me some links? and that they are uvA because they are less dangerous. and then the fact of how to turn them on, do you need the starter and the reactor like neon tubes?

You need experience with AC Mains projects and the associated safety rules to do this project, and you need to know how to interface with a ballast. You will spend at least as much money if not more than just buying a pre-built unit, and you will expose yourself to AC Mains hazards (shock, fire). This thread is now closed.