UV lights for reactive dye leak detection - What are you using?

[Wangstang]

Any advice on which affordable and bright UV lights for reactive dye leak detection would be appreciated. I don't have regular acess to the tool truck guys but if they are a reasonably affordable option I can meet up with one.

Thanks in advance

 

[Jeeper]

I have this one. Does what it needs to.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AZJTE2G/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[royesses]

I have that same mastercool uv light. Works well so far. Use it for mostly A/C leak detection. Also works well for engine oil uv leak fluids. Exceptional for curing uv curing glue too.

Roy

 

[cajunrebel`]

I use a black light bulb from the dollar store in a cheap drop light. Got the bulb on sale after Halloween.

Sent from my E6810 using Tapatalk

 

[Wangstang]

Thanks guys. On the mastercool light, are you guys having any issues seeing illumination of the dye when in a bright shop or if working outside in daylight?

 

[HomeTheaterMan]

I use an Optimax Jr. It's pretty bright and seems to work well.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000JFL8UM/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[Jeeper]

Thanks guys. On the mastercool light, are you guys having any issues seeing illumination of the dye when in a bright shop or if working outside in daylight?

It works in the brighter light but not nearly as well. I usually turn off lights in my garage when I have to use the stuff. Luckily i have a nice patch on my shoe where I dropped some dye to have as a control. I'd characterize it this way. If the leak is big enough, you'll notice in bright light. It's the small leaks that I'd be afraid of missing.

 

[Tim C]

I use an Optimax Jr. It's pretty bright and seems to work well.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000JFL8UM/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I bought a kit from advance auto that look like the glasses are identical and the shape of the flashlight is too. Only difference is mine is purple. It's super bright and works well.

Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk

 

[Wangstang]

Thanks again folks. I have a UView on the way and I'll see how it works out. Robin Air has a purple handheld that runs off of two CR123 batteries for $70 on Amazon that I may try if the UView isn't bright enough.