UV Monitor

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Personal UV Monitor

Excess UV light can cause sunburn and skin damage. A UV monitor is a useful gadget to help you prevent over-exposure to sunlight.

Oregon Scientific UV Monitor UV888A

What is it? It is a handheld personal UV monitor which measures the current UV level and recommends an exposure time for you. The exposure time has an associated timer which you start when you are first exposed to the sun. When the recommended exposure time has run out, an alarm will sound to remind you to seek shelter from the sun.

Here are the main features of the Oregon Scientific UV Index Monitor:

It measures the UV level in terms of UV index ranging from 1 to 25+.
It allows you to choose your skin type and the sun protection factor (SPF) of your sunscreen to determine an exposure time for you.
It comes with an exposure timer to alert you with an alarm when the exposure time has elapsed. This timer can be paused and restarted.
When the timer is used, the unit measures the UV level every 10 minutes and will give you a new recommended time if the UV level has changed.
It has a large, easy to read digital display screen.
It measures temperature and can display it in fahrenheit or celsius.
It has a built-in digital clock.
It has a manual timer (independent of the UV level) which you can use for other purposes.

Here are the classification of UV indices:

0-2: Low
3-5: Medium
6-7: High
8-10: Very High
11-25: Extremely High
25+: Over range

Here are the 4 skin types you can choose:

Never tans, always burns
Sometimes tans, usually burns
Usually tans, sometimes burns
Always tans, rarely burns

How do you use it? Choose your skin type and the SPF (if you want to use the exposure timer). Press the UV button and the sensor will measure the UV level for 4 seconds continuously and display the resulting UV index. Start the exposure timer so that it will alert you when the recommended exposure time has elapsed.

The Oregon Scientific UV Monitor has received good reviews. This gadget calculates the recommended exposure time based on the SPF of your suntan lotion, your skin type and the intensity of the UV radiation. It is a great tool for sunbathers, outdoor enthusiasts and people whose skin is sensitive to the sun.

Gift Idea: Know someone who is planning to spend a great deal of time outdoor in the sun? This can be a good gift idea.

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