tryplecrown

I was told I need to use a yellow 'bug' light when coating my screens which would be safe. But I ran across some plastic UV blocking tubes that you put over your florescent light bulbs and it says they block all of the UV which would allow you to coat screens with your shop lights on and actually see well.

Has anyone tried these? Are they safe or do they work?

If not, what kind of light do you use for when you're coating your screens?

Thanks guys!

 

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JeridHill

I use them and they work great. What size of tubes do you have?

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RichardGreaves

Quote: Originally Posted by tryplecrown I was told I need to use a yellow 'bug' light when coating my screens which would be safe. But I ran across some plastic UV blocking tubes that you put over your florescent light bulbs and it says they block all of the UV which would allow you to coat screens with your shop lights on and actually see well. Has anyone tried these? Are they safe or do they work? If not, what kind of light do you use for when you're coating your screens?

Yes they work.

Yellow fluorescents are the standard 'safe light' for screen printing. I personally use GE F32T8/GO GOLD lamps. Use plenty of them, more light is better than a dark room for inspecting your coating.

Don't be nervous, even Cool White and other traditional fluorescent lamps have very little exposure ability at distances greater than 24".

To be safe, store your coated screens in the dark. In a cabinet or a room with all lights off.

 

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