best UV lights for coolant

[mickey]

as topic says i want to know what are the best UV lights to get for my system

 

[Perturabo]

The question is a bit vague, it depends what you want the effect to be like.Generally speaking cathodes give a uniform illumination along their length, leds are point sources and so can pick out individual parts or be inserted into waterblocks, reservoirs etc.

 

[mickey]

im using the NZXT switch 810 i plan on using multi coloured leds with a control.. but i want the UV effect for my feser 1 coolant.

i really just want it to illuminate the tubings so i will most likely put them along the sides of the case inside...

i just have problems finding a good set of them... and also choosing

 

[jackjack]

mickey...probably you need to post an image off your rig, just to get the idea what should it fit

 

[Perturabo]

Ok well if you want your coolant to be glowing in your tubes you are going to need a relatively uniform UV source across most of the case. So I would say put a cathode either along the top above the window or on the right so that it isnt directly visible through the window but will illuminate all your tubing.

Something along the lines of this:

http://www.specialtech.co.uk/spshop/customer/Sharkoon-Dual-30cm-Cathode-Kit--UV-pid-13019.html

Hope that helps.

 

[Computer crazy]

I would personally recommend something like the Phobya FlexLite in UV over UV cold cathode's due to not having to hide the inverter and the fact that they are flexible so can bend round corners in your case. I would also make sure they are hidden from view though to get the best effect. However if you wish to light individual elements with UV I would get some individual UV LED's. Hope this helps.

 

[AciD_RaiN]

I have two cathodes and they don't do shit

 

[Perturabo]

yeah those flexlights do look quite good, not needing an inverter is nice.

I have two cathodes and they don't do shit

Im surprised about the cathodes you have not doing much...ive got a UV one that Is so bright I think it would tan me...

 

[mundivalur]

I have got 2x"12 Logisys ultra bright well there not even bright ! i need at least 2x"12 more!