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That looks like an interesting device Glenn.
I have some high output UV lamps I bought for making circuit boards, only played at the moment because the substrate for the board we wanted to make was PET plastic till I got some proper flexible material (polyimide with copper adhered) whereas my son and I were trying to adhere adhesive copper sheet to PET plastic sheeting and it wasn't so successful. It's to replace a manufactured PET flexible circuit board.
I did however think they were too strong to play with lenses but if I pick up another cheap damaged lens one day I may try them.


Warning: I believe I didn't try my stronger UV lights because of a fear it could damage the adhesive used to cement two or more lens elements together. Be careful if you have bonded lenses.


I know it sounds like a bit of a foolish idea but I see some expensive lenses dirt cheap because of the fungus and if I can clean them up and have them producing great images at a cost of $50 instead of a few hundred dollars. I'm prepared to give it a go. As mentioned I've acquired 2 very nice Nikon lenses for that price which are now fully functional and saved myself an absolute fortune. Didn't save me actually, on disability I never would have had the option to play with lenses of the quality. Losing $50 is still a big deal to me but I'm prepared to see if I can recover them, so far 2 for 2. It probably helps I have a background in electronics and have no major issues stripping them down with care and close attention paid to exactly how they come apart.