UV light bulbs come in three main categories—UVA, UVB, and UVC—each serving different purposes ranging from blacklight effects to germicidal sterilization.
Main Types of UV Light Bulbs
- UVA (315–400 nm): Commonly known as blacklights, these are used for fluorescent glow effects, parties, curing resins, and scorpion or pet stain detection. (Options like the Emeritpro 12-Watt A19 Black Light Bulbs cost around $38 for a 4-pack).
- UVB (280–315 nm): Used primarily in reptile and amphibian habitats to help synthesize vitamin D3, or in specialized medical phototherapy lamps.
