Flashlight Fiesta #4
UV-9 Ultra Violet Torch
Manufacturer: unknown?
Model: UV-9
Power: 5mm LED x9
Run By: 3x AAA
Vendor: Seller via ebay
Description: 9 LED UV Mini Torch.
Shipped From: Hong Kong
What's in the Packet?: Just the flashlight and AAA barrel adapter
First impressions
This little beauty arrived in good time from our friends in Hong Kong. The packaging was just a standard envelope with a piece of thin foam around the torch.
After unpacking a set of AAA batteries were fitted in the supplied battery cylinder and the torch fired up.
In the daylight the UV purple hue was very visible and clear.
The build quality really isn't up to much. The main body is made of a thin aluminium and the paintwork is not premium grade either, though I wasn't expecting much too be honest.
The power output of these 5mm LED can't be compared to the Cree™ style LED but with a good set of AAA's they are bright enough for most situations.
The lens is thin plastic which doesn't feel that good but it does it's job.
The clicky button operation is reliable and should last. This device is simple and straightforward. It's not waterproof but it will hold up in the rain for a time. For the money it's alright.
Testing
This flashlight works quite well overall. The beam is crisp and clear. The Torch isnt likely be throw any great distance but for close work it's more than adequate. Reflective objects really pop out at you (as you would expect.) Everything works great, there's nothing bad to report.
Rating:. ✅✅✅✅ 4 out of 5
This torch should really recieve 5 ticks but that plastic lens just bugs me a little. It's a cheap lens but for a few pennies more they could have put a better one in.
This mini UV light is cheap, it's reliable and the battery life is pretty good too.
You can pick these up for around £1 on eBay so they are cheap enough to replace if something bad happens.
Definitely worth buying one....everything considered