What is the difference (besides UV rays) between the LED and UV curers? For example, does the LED cure harder, and maybe last longer?
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The resultant UV rays are the same between LED and fluorescent--the LEDs are stronger and therefore faster. There will be no effect on the gel. The gel is either properly cured or it is not. The difference will be the time--much faster with LED.
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We use OPI for school, and it's great!!!!!!!!! ... LED is faster but UV can be used for both Gel and Axxium... whats 30 secs?! I rather have a UV light and cure it for 30 more secs than to pay for a LED light and a UV light, because LED won't cure Axxium, which is like the acrylic of gel!!
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LED cures faster. Not all gel polish will cure in LED, most do, but you have to make sure it's labelled as such.
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I've owned these for several years now. I won't say these are great, but they did last several years. They just recently died on me. I haven't removed them yet and haven't checked if they're really dead. Yes, these are real UV lights and lights up 'White' colors in your motherboard, and any UV reflective component that you have installed. I have UV reflective SATA cables (neon green), and they give a pretty good 'Ghost' light effect. So, I'm also certain that it would do the same with UV reflective pipes, etc... And since these are 'Black Lights', don't expect it to light up the inside of your CPU. They are not bright. It's not the purpose of this item. I've owned these for several years now. I won't say these are great, but they did last several years. They just recently died on me. I haven't removed them yet and haven't checked if they're really dead. Yes, these are real UV lights and lights up 'White' colors in your motherboard, and any UV reflective component that you have installed. I have UV reflective SATA cables (neon green), and they give a pretty good 'Ghost' light effect. So, I'm also certain that it would do the same with UV reflective pipes, etc... And since these are 'Black Lights', don't expect it to... » Read More I've owned these for several years now. I won't say these are great, but they did last several years. They just recently died on me. I haven't removed them yet and haven't checked if they're really dead. Yes, these are real UV lights and lights up 'White' colors in your motherboard, and any UV reflective component that you have installed. I have UV reflective SATA cables (neon green), and they give a pretty good 'Ghost' light effect. So, I'm also certain that it would do the same with UV reflective pipes, etc... And since these are 'Black Lights', don't expect it to light up the inside of your CPU. They are not bright. It's not the purpose of this item. « Show Less
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I have a uv lamp . So I'm not sure . But I don't see why it wouldn't. Most of the gels I've used will work under both . The led is actually better than the uv. So I'm pretty sure it will.
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Compare the life expectancy, lumens, and the color temperature. Not all LED lamps are equal. My suggestion is to buy one of each and compare. LED lamps are all slightly different. Even Sylvania has different models that have similar housings, but different lamps and internal electronics.
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I've used this with both an LED lamp and bulb lamp and both work well. LED seems to cure a little faster.
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Yes. The lights work on the same curing principal. The LED curing light just works faster.
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Hi S. Julian, The Nova LED Lamp is designed specifically to cure LED gel polishes like Gelish, Orly Gel FX, CND Shellac and Gelicious. Curing times will vary depending on the brand. Traditional gels commonly found in a salon that aren't "gel polishes" typically come in a jar and are applied with a brush. These require UV lamps to be cured. UV lamps can also cure LED gels, but they take about 8-10 times longer vs LED lamps.
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The LED will actually perform better the colder it gets. But heat on the other hand can reduce the efficiency and lifespan or in some cases even burn out an LED lacking a proper heatsink.
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Has anyone every used an led or florescent to their "life expectancy". I'm guessing about 3% of the real world.I've had many, Many incandescents outlast the previously mentioned. Thanks China
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Yes, use regular procedures for application, LED light cures faster than UV light tho, if you cure for too long, they will "pop" off, or "wrinkle"
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They will cure the same. Uv lights just take longer than an led light. . Gelish has a great mini led light for 25$ . Just b sure 2 buy the plug in adapter. . Doesn't work great with batteries ;)
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Yes. I have used all Gelish products with both. LED lamps are faster to cure, 30 seconds, compared to UVB lamps curing taking 2 minutes to cure. This is the only difference. Is faster better for the price difference? Maybe if you are in a hurry.
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With any shellac polish I only use a UV light. Don't know enough of the difference between LED & UV. I would seek a Google answer.
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According to the box the product arrived in you can use either a LED or UV light..."Curing times and results vary due to LED or UV lighting systems: LED / UV Cure Time: 30 Sec. - 1 MIN. / 2-4 MIN. Per Cure". I also use a LED light, LED base & top coat with no real issues.
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No, you need a UV lamp. I have even heard several people try the LED and it will not cure.
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Hi, according to dirt genius the 280w uv led light is for flowering ,and the 280w HO is for vegging. Hope this helps.
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DEAR KO,I had a great surprise with the quality that this product offered. Defnitly, over my expectations. I have a friend who has a regular one, and there is a big difference, in my personal opinion, in terms of brightness and reach between the two models. If I needed to buy it again, I would definitely go for the PRO Led. I hope this helps... Good luck with your purchase!