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    Yes Atropos,eye protection for MV, MV blended ,and LED, UV/Actinic lights,and probably any other Strong Light Source I should have said Thanks.
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    Ps Anybody wishing to use LEDs especially the UV ,DONT FORGET to buy some UV protection glasses,they are easily obtainable on ebay etc regards Bri.
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    Thanks for this info Stuart.nice to now have these wavelengths aa a comparison with other led moth lights out there.regards Bri.
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    By adding white vanes improves the number of Moths entering the trap.
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    Ps that's the mk 1 Gemlight on left
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    That sounds an interesting led eco trap Richard,not being that technically minded,I'd probably go for the 5W MR16s,though you probably get better running time on the 3w ?? I suppose a direct comparison would be needed,between the two traps.Bri.
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    I've not used Paul's LEDs personally, but I would imagine they will be good,as all his Moth Traps in the past are reliable ,and at great prices too,hopefully some one has used his LEDs ?
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    Ps there's a new version of the Goodens Gemlight that features 1 uv,1 green 1 blue LEDs now,around £199,but this as a built in switch to come on at dusk,and switch off at dawn,which is really useful.So the Podlight represents great value,with 2 uv,2 blue,2 green LEDs,around £95 but without the...
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    Thanks Stuart,it could probably be fitted to a Skinner type trap though in my experience Skinners don't retain Moths so good.you need some form of cover in inclement weather although it was still on after 2hrs of continuous heavy rain once ! I used a Gemlight at one end of quarry and Podlight nr...
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    Hi I've been using a Podlight for 2023,I am impressed with it ,using in an Upland disused quarry in Penines, I use it in conjunction with a pop up insect type cube, I put some homemade white vanes on,this made a marked difference on Carpet type Moths ( ie Northern Spinach,Chevrons ) going...
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