Last night I got a linkable 2ft blacklight from Spencer's and I was wonder how long until it will burn out???
Like could I leave it on overnight or not a good idea?
2007-12-22 00:33:09 · 4 answers · asked by caomicc 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Well, say I just got it and decided to not turn it off until it burn out.
How long would it be on?
2007-12-22 00:40:19 · update #1
it depends on how often you us it. it is just like a regular light bulb, just coated inside differently...
2007-12-22 00:38:55 · answer #1 · answered by forjj 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I hesitate to doubt others, but a black light is not like a regular flourescent bulb. There is a different gas inside the tube.
I've had a 48" for 20 years that I've strobed and shut off and turned on and still works.
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2007-12-22 01:06:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just from doing a quick search on the web, it seems that they last anywhere from 8 to 10 thousand hours. If you leave your black light on continuously, you could probably expect it to last 8 to 10 months at best. However, I also found that burning it continuously may expose you to unwanted ultraviolet rays that can be harmful. I have included two links that can help you make a more informed decision.
Hope this helps
2007-12-22 01:28:01 · answer #3 · answered by Lucy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have the same life as a regular flourescent tube.The " gas " inside is the same. Actually Mercury vapor and low pressure inert gas , usually Argon..It is the coating on the glass which is different. In a flourescent light the ultrviolet light is converted to white light by the phosphor coating on the glass. In a black light the coating allows the ultraviolet to pass through.
2007-12-22 02:02:58 · answer #4 · answered by Charles C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Spencers Black Lights
2016-10-22 02:27:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋