Oregon Scientific EB612 Personal UV Monitor with Exposure Timer

by Oregon Scientific

Product Features

• Electronic monitor for tracking UV levels and recommending exposure limits
• Gauges recommendations based on UV rays, SPF, and skin type
• Also includes temperature readings, countdown timer, and digital clock
• Solid construction with easy-to-read display and wrist strap
• Measures approximately 3-1/4 by 1-3/4 inches; battery-powered

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.2 x 1.8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000EPYMDW
• Item model number: EB612
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #147,993 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Built to gauge UV ray levels in direct sunlight, this little monitor from Oregon Scientific helps determine how much sun exposure is too much. A complement to common sense and sunscreen, the piece measures current UV ray levels against SPF and skin type to suggest the amount of time left before sunburning sets in. Its construction is compact yet solid, with a large easy-to-read display and a strap for attaching it to a wrist, a deck chair, or a beach bag. The unit also includes a countdown timer and clock. It measures approximately 3-14/ by 1-3/4 inches and runs on battery power.

Product Description

Protect yourself and your family from harmful rays with the EB612. It monitors the current UV index and temperature, and calculates your recommended exposure time based on IV, SPF and your personal skin type.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Useful device in the end., June 10, 2006

By 

lordhoot "lordhoot" (Anchorage, Alaska USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Oregon Scientific EB612 Personal UV Monitor with Exposure Timer (Kitchen)

I have been using this device for some time now and discovered it to be a very useful product. The device appears to be well made. It registered UV rays from low to very high. It rates how long it will take to give you sunburn depending on your skin type and what power of sunblock you put on to protect yourself.

It helped with skin protection from the sun and its harmful UV rays which can cause premature aging, winkled skin and cancer. Sad but healthy golden tan don't help you in the long run. I supposed this device would be helpful toward people with pale milky skin then with those of darker complexion. But people of all colors suffered from sunburns and its painful consequences. It also helpful when you should reapplied your sunblock again. While not truely exact because sunblock wear off due to sweat and water, it will give a good estimate for you common sense to kick in.

Overall, an useful device for those who are careful about their skin and aware of the harmful UV rays that can caused damage to it.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great little 'helper' device, September 23, 2009

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kre8iv1 (Flemington, NJ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Oregon Scientific EB612 Personal UV Monitor with Exposure Timer (Kitchen)

I bought this because of my skin type (I don't tan, I burn) and our vacation destination (Arizona) - the two were NOT compatible!

I arrived un-burnt and, thanks to this clever little device, I LEFT un-burnt!

Works easily, and well. The printed instructions are decent enough.

The strap is long enough to secure the device to your bag, or yourself.

This is a great little anti-sunburn device. Thank you!

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must with the crazy sun right now, June 26, 2009

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L. M. Morrison "Linda M." (Northwest Indiana) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Oregon Scientific EB612 Personal UV Monitor with Exposure Timer (Kitchen)

I am a big solar watcher of the sun and uv. This device is right on the mark as I have a separate weather station with it's own UV meter. This is great for when I am gardening in the yard. A person knows when that sun is really strong - but you really don't know how bad it is until you press that button and hold it toward the sun. Today I registered, for the first time, a 13. EXTREME. I did not go out to pick weeds because it's not worth the risk for skin cancer. People aren't aware of how much they should be outside, in the pool, etc. on a sunny day. Everyone, especially someone with children who think they can swim for hours should get one and follow it's recommendations for a safe time of exposure.