| Re: Moth trap
I used to have a koi pond a few years ago and use a uv light to kill unwanted germs and algae.
As i remember it , there was always a warning on the packaging of the uv bulb saying how dangerous they could be.
If you give it a go, i would ware sunglasses and not get to close to the light.
I have used the blacklight bulbs which are avalable from maplins and caught a few moths. I have also tried several 15w tubes from aquatic stores with very poor results. Now i use 15w philips special actinics which i got from Paul Batty.
these were quite cheep and my catches have increased to over 100 moths most nights. I also have a 8w philips special actinic which i use on a 12v setup. This does not catch as many moths but is more portable.
The ballast i use is designed for aquariums and can be picked up for around £15 from aquatic stores or ebay. I have put the electronics from this into a waterproof box (£6 for the box £3 for the glands from maplins)
Or you could buy the full kit from Paul for about the same money.
I always use a RCD when using mains electricity. (£9 tesco)
Good luck  |