{"product_id":"blacklight-uv-a-t8-g13-15w-hyonteislamppu","title":"Blacklight UV-A T8 G13 15W – insect lamp, 437 mm, 350–368 nm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Blacklight UV-A T8 insect lamp produces long-wave ultraviolet radiation with a peak wavelength of 350–368 nm. This spectrum effectively attracts insects — especially flies and mosquitoes — into insect traps. The lamp is also suitable for many technical applications, such as nail curing, photopolymerization, diazo printers, and mineral identification. The standard T8 G13 base fits all common T8 luminaires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUV-A radiation, 350–368 nm. Requires a ballast or electronic control gear.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-notice product-notice--info\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eℹ This lamp is not a disinfection lamp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eA UV-A blacklight lamp is a different product type from a UV-C disinfection lamp. This lamp \u003cstrong\u003edoes not kill bacteria, viruses, or fungi\u003c\/strong\u003e, and it is not suitable for air or water disinfection. For air and water disinfection purposes, use germicidal lamps specifically marked UV-C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-notice product-notice--warning\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ Order product\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis product is an order item — delivery time is approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1–1½ weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e from order. Please take this into account if you need the lamp quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLamp type: UV-A blacklight fluorescent tube (T8)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBase: G13 (bi-pin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePower: 15 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUV radiation: UV-A, peak wavelength 350–368 nm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePrimary use: Insect traps\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSuitable for disinfection (air\/water): No\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLamp shape: tube, bi-pin\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDiameter: 26 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLength: 437 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompatibility: Ballast + starter or electronic control gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProduct code: FT015BL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility and installation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUV-A 365 nm — the standard for insect traps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInsects can see ultraviolet radiation, which is invisible to the human eye. The UV-A 365 nm wavelength is particularly effective at attracting \u003cstrong\u003eflies, mosquitoes, and other flying insects\u003c\/strong\u003e towards a trap. Most professional insect traps (restaurants, bakeries, food processing, household models) use exactly these kinds of 15W or 20W T8 blacklight fluorescent tubes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequires a ballast or electronic control gear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a traditional fluorescent tube, not an LED. It requires either a \u003cstrong\u003etraditional ballast + starter\u003c\/strong\u003e or an \u003cstrong\u003eelectronic control gear\u003c\/strong\u003e to operate. Most insect traps have a built-in ballast assembly, so the lamp is connected directly to the holders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough insect traps are the most common application, this UV-A blacklight lamp is also used for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCuring gel nail polish\u003c\/strong\u003e — household use and beauty salons\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhotopolymerization\u003c\/strong\u003e — curing UV-curable materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiazo printers\u003c\/strong\u003e — older printing technologies\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMineral identification\u003c\/strong\u003e — geological samples and collectors' tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisco lighting and themed parties\u003c\/strong\u003e — making fluorescent colors and clothes glow\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForensics\u003c\/strong\u003e — detecting certain biological markers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUV-A vs UV-C — an important distinction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUV radiation is divided into three wavelength categories with very different uses:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUV-A (320–400 nm) — \"blacklight\"\u003c\/strong\u003e: insect traps, disco lighting, photopolymerization. This lamp belongs to this category.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUV-B (280–320 nm)\u003c\/strong\u003e: radiation that causes sunburn, terrarium use\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUV-C (200–280 nm) — \"germicidal\"\u003c\/strong\u003e: air and water disinfection, killing viruses and bacteria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDo not use this UV-A lamp for disinfection purposes — for that, you need lamps specifically marked UV-C, which are available as a separate product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety — UV radiation exposure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile UV-A is significantly less dangerous than UV-C, prolonged and repeated exposure can be harmful:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDo not look directly at the lamp for extended periods\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAlways use the lamp in a luminaire or trap — not directly in your hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIn professional use, follow occupational safety instructions and use safety glasses if necessary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan and replacement cycle in an insect trap\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe lifespan of UV fluorescent tubes is shorter than that of regular fluorescent tubes — UV radiation consumes the lamp's phosphorescent coating. The typical lifespan is about 8,000–10,000 hours, but for the effectiveness of the insect trap, the lamp should be replaced \u003cstrong\u003eannually\u003c\/strong\u003e, even if it is still lit. An old lamp will still glow, but its UV efficiency may be halved, meaning it no longer attracts insects as effectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation checklist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCheck that the trap has a T8 G13 base (not T5 G5)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCheck that the lamp's length of 437 mm fits the trap\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCheck that the trap's ballast or control gear is compatible with 15W power\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTurn off the power before changing — do not touch the lamp glass with your fingers (grease can shorten its lifespan)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInstall the lamp by twisting it into place in the base and turn on the power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Lumenled Oy","offers":[{"title":"15W \/ 437mm","offer_id":56982686564696,"sku":"FT015BL","price":10.3,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/2171\/6917\/files\/FT018830-01_2fcc0bbc-d728-4f4a-b61e-15eb930c74f7.jpg?v=1754924847","url":"https:\/\/lomenled.com\/en\/products\/blacklight-uv-a-t8-g13-15w-hyonteislamppu","provider":"Lumenled Oy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}