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757doc001 · 15 April 2011, 01:17 AM

It seems that when I take my Sub LV C out into sunlight the luminova really gets super charged even if I am just walking aroung not putting it in sunlight directly.

When I try to charge my luminova with direct artificial light it seems to take 3x as long atleast or if it doesnt get the same charge at all.

Can someone speak into this please?

Thanks!

Caraptor · 15 April 2011, 01:21 AM

The sun puts out way more light energy, even on a cloudy day, then any artificial light source.

padi56 · 15 April 2011, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Caraptor

The sun puts out way more light energy, even on a cloudy day, then any artificial light source.

X2. And most artificial light is not on the same wave length as natural sunlight.

757doc001 · 15 April 2011, 01:30 AM

I knew the TRF would shead some LIGHT

on this subject!! HAHA

Thanks Guys!!

SaddleSC · 15 April 2011, 01:31 AM

Office Lighting = 350-500 lux
Full Daylight (not direct sun) = 10,000-25,000 lux

Foxglove · 15 April 2011, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by saddlesc

office lighting = 350-500 lux
full daylight (not direct sun) = 10,000-25,000 lux

+1.

rad87gn · 15 April 2011, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Caraptor

The sun puts out way more light energy, even on a cloudy day, then any artificial light source.

Yep! Science. The Sun basically is a nuclear bomb going off for billions of years. Even that far away we get serious radiation.

wuzzzer · 15 April 2011, 07:37 AM

As an example, the new solar Seiko watches will achieve full power reserve in just a few hours of sunlight versus a few dozens of hours of artificial light.

greenlotus · 15 April 2011, 08:42 AM

Stupid newbie question, but obviously direct sunlight for long extended periods will wear down the lume correct? Also what is the expected lifespan of the lume in say a 116710? I have read other places that after 8-10 years it will fade. Is this correct?

jnkay · 15 April 2011, 10:49 AM

If you use a powerful tactical flashlight to charge your lume, five seconds exposure will charge it up just like the sun does. They are readily available in sporting goods, police supply and even Target. For $30, you can get 120 lumens or more, which is many, many times more powerful than standard flashlights and any other light in a house. I also have a desk lamp with some kind of wicked bright bulb that seems to emit light on a different wavelength than other lights and flashlights, and has the same effect.

15 April 2011, 01:17 AM	#1
757doc001 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Jason Location: Virginia Watch: 116610LN C Posts: 478	Sunlight vs artificial light It seems that when I take my Sub LV C out into sunlight the luminova really gets super charged even if I am just walking aroung not putting it in sunlight directly. When I try to charge my luminova with direct artificial light it seems to take 3x as long atleast or if it doesnt get the same charge at all. Can someone speak into this please? Thanks! __________________ Don't just make a living, make a difference!

15 April 2011, 01:30 AM	#4
757doc001 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Jason Location: Virginia Watch: 116610LN C Posts: 478	I knew the TRF would shead some LIGHT on this subject!! HAHA Thanks Guys!! __________________ Don't just make a living, make a difference!

15 April 2011, 01:31 AM	#5
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,131	Office Lighting = 350-500 lux Full Daylight (not direct sun) = 10,000-25,000 lux __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

15 April 2011, 01:21 AM	#2
Caraptor Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: me save for it. Posts: 444	The sun puts out way more light energy, even on a cloudy day, then any artificial light source.

15 April 2011, 07:37 AM	#8
wuzzzer "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: USA Posts: 384	As an example, the new solar Seiko watches will achieve full power reserve in just a few hours of sunlight versus a few dozens of hours of artificial light.

15 April 2011, 08:42 AM	#9
greenlotus Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Montreal, QC Watch: 116710 Posts: 79	Stupid newbie question, but obviously direct sunlight for long extended periods will wear down the lume correct? Also what is the expected lifespan of the lume in say a 116710? I have read other places that after 8-10 years it will fade. Is this correct?

15 April 2011, 10:49 AM	#10
jnkay "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: South Florida, US Watch: du jour Posts: 1,815	If you use a powerful tactical flashlight to charge your lume, five seconds exposure will charge it up just like the sun does. They are readily available in sporting goods, police supply and even Target. For $30, you can get 120 lumens or more, which is many, many times more powerful than standard flashlights and any other light in a house. I also have a desk lamp with some kind of wicked bright bulb that seems to emit light on a different wavelength than other lights and flashlights, and has the same effect.

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