Scallywag
(Scallywag)
August 19, 2020, 9:37am
4
Some copper/brass lights have some sort of clearcoat, others don’t. Those without will have antimicrobial properties.
I don’t want to know where you’re putting your flashlights that it’s a concern… Maybe you’re a plumber.
Geuzzz
(Geuzzz)
August 19, 2020, 9:45am
5
Scallywag:
Some copper/brass lights have some sort of clearcoat, others don’t. Those without will have antimicrobial properties.
I don’t want to know where you’re putting your flashlights that it’s a concern… Maybe you’re a plumber.
Who doesn’t puts flashlight in his mouth
will34
(will34)
August 19, 2020, 2:13pm
7
Anti microbial properties means that SOME bacterias and viruses don’t live AS LONG on its surface vs other surfaces.
As for putting flashlights in the mouth I can say that anodized aluminum tastes best no aftertaste whatsoever.
Uhhh, me. Dat just nasty…
> Can you call out any pure copper flashlights without any kind of coating?
AA Copper Tool
AAA Copper Tool
AA Copper Pineapple
AAA Copper Pineapple
AAA Copper Maratac
pic is a link
Rovyvon Copper
FW3Copper…
all the above lights have no coating
copper lights that have a coating to prevent tarnish, can be stripped using acetone.
I suggest you decide what battery type you want, then seek a copper version with that power supply.
Geuzzz
(Geuzzz)
August 19, 2020, 2:54pm
10
I like nasty. That’s why I don’t like a copper light in my mouth, titanium lights on the other hand…
wle
(wle)
August 19, 2020, 6:28pm
11
maybe
but what are you really expecting it to do?
i’m guessing it will lower your chance of cold or virus about .00000234%
Omega_17
(Omega_17)
August 19, 2020, 7:03pm
13
Its very effective on door handles to reduce contamination but now they unfortunately use cheaper materials.
here is a reylight copper pineapple
pineapple is available today
…
I prefer the aaa Copper Tool
pocket clip for aaa Tool can be captive, hence superior
but Copper Tool is Sold out
btw, I DO NOT recommend the Brass Tool, only Copper
puglife2
(puglife2)
August 19, 2020, 9:04pm
15
Cooper lights smells bad! There i said it.
Firelight2
(Firelight2)
August 19, 2020, 11:14pm
17
Many copper flashlights are uncoated. I have 3, and all are uncoated.
Copper isn’t anodized, but some manufacturers might coat the copper with a layer of plastic. Something like Protectaclear. But most copper flashlights seem completely uncoated. You can tell these ones because they develop a patina like an old penny.
Copper is antimicrobial via the oligodynamic effect. But if you’re thinking you’ll clean your hands of coronavirus by fondling your copper flashlight in your pocket you should think again.
Covid-19 can survive for up to 4 hours on copper . This is shorter than the 3 days or so on steel or aluminum, but clearly longer than is practical for most purposes.
Basically with an all-copper light, you can probably set it aside, come back 4 hours later and then reasonably assume that any Covid-19 on it is dead. Of course this only applies to the copper pieces though. Even lights made from copper have portions that are made from other materials where Covid-19 can survive longer (clip, lens, switchboot or button, etc.).
wle
(wle)
August 19, 2020, 11:10pm
18
are you going to be lending your light to cv-19 patients, then taking it back to immediately use?
how often would this possibly be a problem?
SO UNLIKELY
if you expect the light to sanitize your own hands, get a grip! that will never happen. just wash them. or carry sanitizer
CV is more about drops and aerosols than hands anyway.
alpg88
(alpg88)
August 20, 2020, 12:19am
19
silver works even better, and it stick really good to copper during galvanization process. it should not be that hard to galvanize one with silver, should it?
alpg88
(alpg88)
August 20, 2020, 12:21am
20
yes some metals do have such property, but one should not expect to have his hands sanitized after holding one
wle:
are you going to be lending your light to cv-19 patients, then taking it back to immediately use?
how often would this possibly be a problem?
SO UNLIKELY
if you expect the light to sanitize your own hands, get a grip! that will never happen. just wash them. or carry sanitizer
CV is more about drops and aerosols than hands anyway.
the OP never said any such things, he asked for a list of copper lights and whether it is antibacterial
you have created a perfect Straw Man Argument
with the conclusion that he should wash his hands with soap
can you see how you sort of jumpted the fence there?
He wants to know what flashlight to buy, and you told him to buy hand sanitizer?
now, think about this
if you can smell something on your hands after handling copper, then something IS actually happening
I call it the smell of dying germs… I dont like the smell, but I know its good for me… lol
copper is fun, its a noble metal, and in AAA there are some really cute options
the AA Copper tool is really nice too