UV HAWK Q3I-UVHAWK2 Waterproof Ultraviolet Sunlight Meter

by UV Hawk

Product Features

• Perfect Tool To Measure The Intensity Of Ultraviolet Light
• Waterproof Design
• Quickly & Easily Tests The Uv Index & Indicates The Level Of Protection User Needs Before Enjoying Time Outside
• For Use Virtually Anywhere One Is Exposed To Prolonged Sunlight
• Includes Clip on Strap

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 3.8 x 1.2 inches ; 2.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001Q3KW4O
• Item model number: Q3I-UVHAWK2
• Batteries: 4 AA batteries required.
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #27,559 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen)
  • #79 in Home & Kitchen > Home Décor > Weather Instruments

Product Description

Press On/Off button for 3 seconds to turn on. Hold the unit so that the sensor is directly exposed to sunlight. Press the Measure/Adjust Button for 2 seconds until you see the sun icon flashing. Release the button and wait 3 seconds. When the sun icon disappears, the unit displays the UV Index. The unit will automatically display a count down until an alarm will sound to remind the user to take action to decrease risk of sunburn and will display the % of maximum suggested sun exposure to avoid sunburn.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Does not work as described, August 7, 2010

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Kathie Long "cykkler" (Aurora, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: UV HAWK Q3I-UVHAWK2 Waterproof Ultraviolet Sunlight Meter (Kitchen)

I am a very fair-skinned blonde, and purchased this to help me prevent sunburn, as I am a bike rider and outside a great deal. The sensor does not seem to respond to changes in light intensity, and even when I would stop and reset it to a brighter light, it still allowed HOURS of sun exposure. Plus, if you leave it on and then put it in a dark place, eventually the alarm goes off. I did not see any evidence that the light sensor functioned at all after the initial setting. It did not alert me to excessive sun exposure--it allows far too much time in the sun.

On another note, the belt clip is an inadequate attachment for any sport that involves riding over bumps, jostling, etc. It is convenient, but a more positive attachment is needed.

Back to the disposable strips, I guess.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great, Useful Product, October 26, 2009

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Michael J. Mccambridge (St John, IN United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: UV HAWK Q3I-UVHAWK2 Waterproof Ultraviolet Sunlight Meter (Kitchen)

This is a little gem. I used it all summer. Remarkably, when set to my skin type and periodically (semi-automatically) readjusted for sun intensity, the time ran out just before I would feel the tightness in my skin from sun exposure. The first summer ever without a single minor burn. Recommend it? YES!!!!