UV Light Bar

What is a UV Light Bar?

A UV Light Bar is made up of small ultraviolet lights and is the easiest way to set the tone at any party. The purple glow produced by this effect has become synonymous with the party atmosphere and it is now enjoyed by thousands of people the world over. Many use this effect to deepen the experience of Halloween parties, which work incredibly well when coupled with smoke machines.

There are a few different types of UV bar so be sure to select the right one for your needs, we stock powerful LED driven units and also standard bulb versions. The LEDs are great value for money as they shine brighter, therefore, your blacklight effect has a far wider coverage of a given room as a result however the bulb and tube-based options are for a more subtle or directed effect.

Another key point is that there are various pros and cons to both LEDs and bulbs especially LEDs which run much cooler, save electricity and last particularly longer than bulbs do. As mentioned above bulbs and tube lights are not as bright as LEDs despite granting the option to focus the effect in a more controlled way. Also, some bulbs are very hot to the touch which could be a fire hazard or be a hazard to youngsters in the same way.

When and where would I use a blacklight bar?

Mostly used during the Halloween season, a blacklight bar suits all of your celebrations all year round and has become common in nightclubs and at raves over the last three decades. Most tend to be as simple as a button press but some of our choices have built-in DMX options too which is mainly used at events with a lighting controller. They are ideal for parties in the home and are easily transportable to be used elsewhere accordingly, in longer rooms it may be an idea to place a UV bar at each end for a full area of effect.

DMX is for the professionals and is where multiple lights and special effects are linked together to form one cohesive show. Of course, you’ll see this effect during stage musicals and theatre plays with various dimming and strobing moments peppered throughout. UV-based DMX is usually a faint effect mixed in with moving head lights and other pro-grade equipment but it all depends on what the scene calls for.

UV Bars and ultraviolet light, in general, show up in more places than you would think in day-to-day life. For example, a lot of modern recording studios will use the effect to give their space a spot of colour. For the most part, those that own a bar can easily change the feel of their studio decor at the push of a button.

How do UV bars work and why?

Ultraviolet light is created from the inner filtration of a light beam and only the UV portion of the beam remains. This refractive process is what produces the violet hue of the bar itself which in turn will make other bright colours seem vivid. Many of our customers use this product in conjunction with neon colour, neon parties take place all over the UK where guests wear colours to stand out beneath the dance floors UV light bars.

UV Light is present in sunlight so some may perceive these bulbs to be harmful in this situation in particular. It must be remembered that this is not the case due to the modest power rating within the bars themselves. With this in mind, it is recommended you take care if they are placed nearby to where you are working as there’s a chance minor issues may happen to UV susceptible people.

Who are UV light bars built for specifically?

A fair few industries make some use of UV bars including pet shops, tanning salons, theatre productions and even in forensic science while looking for evidence. To clarify, this isn’t to say it can’t be enjoyed by everybody, they just have their own specific ways to use the effect. Due to the low wattage of our blacklight bars they are harmless when used sensibly and are without a doubt the best choice to inject some atmosphere to your party.

As has been noted anybody can make use of ultraviolet light in some way and it is now more available than ever before. Most of our options come with a handy set of hanging brackets so generally the customers that own one of our UV bars will mount them to the wall in some way for best results. Shop for some UV Light Bars today and see great results for yourself at home or on the go.