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> From: AllanJH <AllanJH@AOL.COM>
> To: PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU
> Subject: Re: [OT] UV Erasers
> Date: Friday, March 20, 1998 10:52 PM
>
> In a message dated 98-03-20 20:31:08 EST, you write:
>
> << ANy thoughts on a UV eraser?  Is the Walling ER-3 good?  Does it
handle 40
>  pin PICS, like the 16C74 or smaller?  I would like to spend $50 or
under.
>
>  Thanks
>
>  Rob >>
>
I have been using a uv bulb, recovered from a clothes dryer, for
several years now. The bulb is wired in series with a ballast
bulb recovered from the same dryer. The bulb & ballast bulb are
usually in a little plastic assy. in the center of the drum, and
can be used in the holder assy without modification, directly on
the 117v line with the timer & enclosure of your choice. A good
scrounger should be able to locate this stuff at the recycle depot
for free or close to it.

I can't recall what makes have them but they are designed to produce
ozone to sterilize the clothing or at least give them a fresh smell.

Mine does JW parts in less than 15 minutes with the bulb resting on
the window. The parts get warm but not hot enough to do any harm.

The usual safety warning re line voltages and these devices will burn
your eyes even from reflected uv. Also there is some quantity of
ozone produced so vent well!!!

regards

Wil Reeder
Vancouver, Canada
teachtech@bc.sympatico.ca