UV Black Lights

Our UV LED black lights emit ultraviolet light that makes white and fluorescent materials glow in the dark. These are professional DJ quality fixtures, much more powerful than consumer black light bulbs. Plan on about 1 light for every 6 to 12 feet of wall space to create a strong glow effect across the room.

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How UV Black Lights Work

UV lights emit ultraviolet wavelengths that are mostly invisible to the human eye. When UV light hits certain materials (white fabric, neon colors, fluorescent paint, teeth, paper), those materials absorb the UV energy and re-emit it as visible light. This is what creates the "glow in the dark" effect.

Our LED UV fixtures produce a concentrated beam of ultraviolet light without the heat or fragility of older tube-style black lights. LED bulbs stay cool, use minimal power, and last the entire event.

For the best effect, make sure your venue is as dark as possible. UV lights are subtle compared to standard lighting. If the room has bright overhead lights or large windows with daylight, the glow effect will be washed out.

UV Black Lights Available for Rent

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Black Light

Perfect for creating a glow in the dark effect! Easy to use LED ultra violet (UV) black lights.

$19.00
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Premium Black Light Chauvet EVE P-150 UV
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Premium Black Light Chauvet EVE P-150 UV

The most powerful, brightest, and party inducing black lights we've found!

$89.00
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Slimpar Hex 3 IRC
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Slimpar Hex 3 IRC

Get lots more color options with these RGBAW+UV lights. 63 colors to choose from + black light!

$24.00
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What Glows Under UV Light?

Party tip: Tell your guests to wear white or neon colors. Hand out glow bracelets or provide UV reactive face paint for an interactive experience.

UV Light Setup

Set the lights on the floor using the provided brackets, place them on a table, or hang them from trussing or light stands. If you want to hang them, clamps are available to rent.

Each light includes a 15 foot power cord. You can link lights together (plug one into the next) so you only need one outlet per chain.

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FAQ

Black lights work by tapping into UV spectrum of light which is why they appear purple. Since the human eye can only discern colors from red to violet (anything above violet is ultra-violet), we cannot see anything outside this spectrum without aid. Black lights regularly contain UVA light (450-100nm) and do omit UVA waves, but have a glass filter which stops the majority of short-wave UVs, which are harmful to people. When these UVA rays are present via black light, we are able to see into that ultra-violet spectrum of light. This is why you can see things with a black light that you normally wouldn't see with your naked eye.
The best colors and accessories to wear to a blacklight party are, anything that's fluorescently colored. This includes green, yellow orange and pink. The main reason why some colors glow in the dark better than others is due to phosphorescence. Green phosphor is one of the best colors to absorb light (natural or strong indoor lighting), so this is why it usually stands out the best. So overall, your best bet is to wear something that's green, if you really want to stand out!
A black light is a kind of UV light, where black lights (commercial ones) emit ultra violet radiation. Commercial black lights usually come with lens and filters to help limit the amount of exposure to UVA light, whereas pure UV lights (built for sanitization of germs and disinfection) are unfiltered and can cause serious health issues with prolonged exposure.