UV METERS??

[larissalurid]

I want a UVA/UVB meter (which this one says it is) to measure my lighting fixtures output to make sure they don't "die out" early. Does this look like a good one to use? Or does anyone have any better recommendations for a kind? (that isn't too expensive, ive seen zoomeds for $300)

http://www.verdantly.com/UV-Hawk-Sunlight-Meter-p/q3i-uvhawk.htm?gdftrk=gdfV25012_a_7c1361_a_7c6031_a_7cQ3I_d_UVHAWK

 

[teguboy77]

Were does it say it reads uvb?The one i bought is a solarmeter 6.2 uvb meter and i love it.I would go with a solarmeter 6.2 IMO..

http://www.amazon.com/Solarmeter-Model-6-2-UV-Meter/dp/B0043XD3AY

 

[larissalurid]

Were does it say it reads uvb?The one i bought is a solarmeter 6.2 uvb meter and i love it.I would go with a solarmeter 6.2 IMO..

http://www.amazon.com/Solarmeter-Model-6-2-UV-Meter/dp/B0043XD3AY

It said on another website that had it, but didn't have description on this one for some reason. Here is the description: "The UV HAWK tests the intensity of UV radiation anytime, anywhere. The meter gives a rating in the UV Index Standard to let you know your risk level. Detects both UVA and UVB spectrum rays and has SPF adjustments as well as skin tone color adjustments. Also tests how effective your sunglasses, car windshield, or sun block is at blocking UV rays. Prolonged exposure to UV rays can not only cause sunburns, but it can lead to more serious problems such as forms of skin cancer, and decreased immune system function."

 

[teguboy77]

Well its up to you but i use my solarmeter to check the uvb output on my megaray uvb bulbs.Id go with the one below if i were u.
http://www.amazon.com/Solarmeter-Model-6-2-UV-Meter/dp/B0043XD3AY

 

[larissalurid]

Well its up to you but i use my solarmeter to check the uvb output on my megaray uvb bulbs.Id go with the one below if i were u.
http://www.amazon.com/Solarmeter-Model-6-2-UV-Meter/dp/B0043XD3AY

I know that one you recommend works, but at the moment the price tag is not what I'd like to be spending at the moment. I'm already about to go spend at least a few hundred dollars on more lighting/heating alone at the expo this sunday.

I just want to make sure this meter I'm looking at will do the same job for less, or if there are any other ones that are more reasonably priced that I can buy, at least for now.

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I just don't see why I'd have to spend $200-300 for something that does the same job a $20-30 one does? That's why I'm confused and trying to figure out why I can't just buy a cheaper UV meter?

 

[teguboy77]

Not sure of any other solarmeters that are cheaper that read uvb,uva.:-/

 

[larissalurid]

Not sure of any other solarmeters that are cheaper that read uvb,uva.:-/

This is why I'm really confused though lol, the "human" one that I am looking at says that it does read UVA/UVB in the description though? I don't get what is the difference between the two's abilities?

 

[Josh]

Hate to bring this back from the dead but I just talked with Solartech and they said:

Not trying to spam you a Solarmeter... but just to
let you know the UV Hawk is a total fake. It has a visible light
sensor (not UV) and simply pretends to read out UVI. It shows 6-7
regardless if real UVI is 1 or 12!

I try every tiny UV consumer grade meter whenever they come out.
Nothing (so far) has real UVB or UVI sensor/filters. That's why they
are all $20-30.

A quick easy test to see if any UV meter is real: Put a piece of clear
plastic (like reading glasses) between meter sensor and sun or lamp.
The reading should drop to zero... because UVB (and UV Index) "rays"
are blocked (absorbed) by plastic. The fake meters (like Hawk) will
still read similar to value without the plastic.