scubaalblake
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Has anyone had any success using the cheaper UV torches for checking for contamination when O2 cleaning?
I just bought a (supposedly) 365nm inpection torch from ebay.
Ebay UV Torch
It doesnt seem to show anything up?
I can get the '70s disco effect with no problem - ie a white cotton shirt will glow BUT if I point it at a rag I *know* is contaminated with engine oil nothing shows. I am doing this in a dark room.
If it doesnt highlight something so obviously contaminated I have little confidence that it will show traces of contamination on oxygen regulator parts.
Am I wasting my time here?
HAs anyone go good results with these things? It only cost me $12 so not fussed about the price - but just wnat to know if I am wasting my time.
I just bought a (supposedly) 365nm inpection torch from ebay.
Ebay UV Torch
It doesnt seem to show anything up?
I can get the '70s disco effect with no problem - ie a white cotton shirt will glow BUT if I point it at a rag I *know* is contaminated with engine oil nothing shows. I am doing this in a dark room.
If it doesnt highlight something so obviously contaminated I have little confidence that it will show traces of contamination on oxygen regulator parts.
Am I wasting my time here?
HAs anyone go good results with these things? It only cost me $12 so not fussed about the price - but just wnat to know if I am wasting my time.