Simon has got a new UV light. Simon says that it has a glass lens.
New convoy?! :bigsmile:
I would like to know the exact model of it’s nichia emitter.
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From the picture it appears to be a NCSU276A U365 (datasheet).
Radiant Flux 780mW typ @ 500mA.
“Max current”: 700mA.
No thermal pad on this nichia, just anode and cathode. :_(
It will not do much with a plastic lens. There are optical plastics that transmit well at 365nm, but I assume that glass is just cheaper and more available.
Great looking light btw, and $54 is a sharp deal for a quality rechargable flashlight with this expensive led :-)
Simon couldn’t have used a better host than the Convoy BD04 for a zoomie and made a wise choice. I recently did a review on the ThorFire BD04 USB Rechargeable Flashlight, which is a cousin of the Convoy BD04. I believe that the host are made by the same OEM which would explain the similarities and quality we have seen in the BD04 and C8 models. Awesome machining and finish.
The ThorFire BD04 has some meat to it and feels good in my hand and pocket. It doesn’t have that cheap look and feel that most zoomies have.
Check out the size comparison of the ThorFire BD04 next to a ZeusRay so you can get a idea of it’s size and shape.
Knowing that the host and the Nichia LED quality is superb, the Convoy BD04 UV is a must have light and you couldn’t find anything better anywhere near the price Simon is asking.
Maybe the Nichia can be a option in the new Blue Convoy S2+ when Simon releases it for a non zoomie UV light. Did you hear that Simon? 
I foresee the dawn of an era in wich I will have more UV-lights than CW-lights. :nerd_face:
It appears that the inside of the light is blacked out so it wont react to the UV. Wise move Simon. 
Thanks for the review,I just ordered one.
What a hassle
It’s a heck of a deal when you consider the cost of the LED and host if you were to make one yourself. You would also need to remove 2 of the 4 AMC7135 chips too.
Darn that was pretty quick all the way from china.
I have to say I am impressed.My other uv light is nitecore cu6 chameleon which I love but it is much more than just a uv light.
Initial impression the convoy has an easy 40foot reach (zoomie) so I am impressed.
It is not even dark yet,and I am not at the beach or in the desert but this is what I wanted.
Thanks for the heads up about this light.
Which UV LED flashlight has the better Nichia 365nm UV LED inside - the Convoy S2+ UV 365nm Nichia or the Convoy BD04 UV 365nm Nichia ?
Booth do use 18650, so what’s the difference between them ?
aliexpress.com/store/product/convoy-UV-365nm-flashlight-nichia-led-inside/330416_32405584869.html
aliexpress.com/store/product/S2-black-UV-365nm-flashlight-nichia-365UV-in-side/330416_32515105965.html
Is there more than one kind (or better and worse kinds) of Nichia 365nm UV LED?
The difference I see is the host: one is a BD04 (zoom) and the other host is a S2+
Hi, I’m new to the forum but learning a quit the click thanks to the many of you experts and spending lots of money since joining but loving every bit of it, GB’s you know.
The reason I was reading this thread is that I am going to be installing trits with Norland and need UV light of course with what I believe the recommended 365nm and this looks to me like what I need.
I read somewhere here that Simon is close to this forum and reputable to boot and to my recollection he gives a bit of a discount I believe just by mentioning that your a member of BLF?
I’m not exactly sure of that or anything frankly since this will be a first try at trits for me, but thought I’d read it somewhere in my endless meanderings here.
I am hoping one of you could fill in any blanks for me, if any, or if I should just head to Simon and tell him what I’m up to,
I’ve been told that if he says something is so spec wise that you can count on it and that’s what I’m hoping for, I’ve read to much about UV’s saying one thing and not delivering,
Could you please tell me if I am correct re: this light and how is it I should approach Simon with an order that will suit my ailing/curing needs for these trits?
Thanks in advance,
Happy to throw in my brief history it it helps, I am a careful buyer that recently bought a couple of lights from Simon, one is the Nichia 365nm. A mini power house, like it, and I’m glad it is adjustable focal. Quality products, and quality service- taking into account the time difference. I probably did enough pre-buying research about his business for the both of us and our kids
A notable suggestion by others that has proven beneficial is to keep communication wording to bare minimum. IMO he would be happy with a message reading like a spec sheet. Less chance of mistakes and its more efficient for everyone.
Shipping was 16 days.
I’d like to be comfortable with trits, so I could offer some friendly advice, but you’re over my head. They sound interesting and familiar for some reason but maybe its just the spelling. I am still curious
Cool. I enjoyed the definition and gleaned some memorable information to share. Tritium gun sites come back to me now. Thank you.
One thing I have noticed here at BLF is the sharing of the latest tech discovered, and the best bang for your buck!
Oh, before I forget I think you will appreciate this thread:
(Can’t tell ya anything you aren’t going to absorb more efficiently without me muddlin it up) 
I found it pretty exciting and I am sure you will too.
I’m really interested in owning a build with this, ASAP. Until that time, I will say again how nice Simons light is to use. The adjustable focus at beam is just shy of laser intensity compared to the flood. I think it would blister cure media! lol
It sounds like you are an old hand at this and if so, congrats and enjoy, Holler back when convenient!
Edit: Anyhow I also have bad habit of going to long on posts, you can read below my admission to that… Later, Really nice meeting you…!!
I love UV lights. But, one thing I don’t like is that the ones I have put out a lot of visible violet light as well. Are there UV lights around the 365nm wavelength that put out very little visible light? Can the LED do this, or would it require a blocking filter on the lens?
The human Eye can see 365nm, so you asking the impossible.
You have to reduce your ability to see this wavelenght or put a UV-cut filter in front of the lens.
Edit: I do know one thing about myself, I have tendencies to over think something and I might just be doing that now…??
Oh, okay. I thought 365nm was invisible to the human eye. Should that not be considered violet, rather than ultraviolet?