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GOODDEN LIGHT New GL3 version - battery use |
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THE GOODDEN LIGHT GL3
An innovative light new to Entomology and much more effective than any other known battery light, even 40W actinic tubes. So much so that it has sometimes outperformed mains Mercury Vapour lamps. This lamp runs off 12 volts. The new GL3 version replaces the original. See details below.
A 10Ah battery will run this light all night. For summer nights smaller batteries can be used. This compares with the need for a 20Ah battery (weighing more than 3 times as much) to run the hungrier actinic lights. For field use, where even smaller batteries might be an advantage, you can get 5hours from a 5Ah battery, and a tiny 2.8Ah battery will still give nearly 3 hours use.
This portable light, designed for use in remote areas where there is no mains supply, has many of the spectrum characteristics of the Mercury Vapour light, without the need for so much energy. It emits a bright green light with a background of ultraviolet – irresistible to moths!
Reverse polarity protection means that no harm comes if you inadvertently connect the battery terminals positive to negative. An integrated photo switch enables you to set the trap in daylight and go out for the evening or go home for the night. The light comes on at dusk and puts itself off at dawn.
The Goodden light is rain-proof and is totally safe in all weathers. A clear tube encloses a cluster of 6 lamps, secure against rain and minor knocks. This is a very sophisticated moth light! Twelve Volts is safe to use, even in the wet, and rain will not crack the lights which are fully protected.
The new GL3 Goodden Light uses a cluster of 100mm tubes, instead of two tubes 300mm long. This makes them less vulnerable to vibration and breakage. The cluster includes more UV light that earlier versions. Advanced electronics provide a photo switch to put the lights on and off according to light level, reverse polarity protection, battery over-charge protection and an indicator light that confirms that all is properly connected.
The light is designed to be used with the Worldwide Butterflies Moonlander moth trap, suspended inside the trap vertically.
In stock for immediate delivery
Goodden Light for Moonlander, with integrated photo switch £118
Batteries are not supplied, due to difficulties and cost of carriage. The ideal battery is a Sealed Lead-acid 10Ah which will give appx 10 hours use, but you can also use smaller or larger batteries.
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Battery charger for field batteries |
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Moonlander Moth Trap battery charger for the Goodden Light
Manufactured specially for Worldwide Butterflies and designed for the lead acid batteries used by the Goodden Light. The input lead is 13A UK plug (easily adapted to EU, Oriental or USA).
There are two versions, one for charging from the mains, the other enables you to charge from a vehicle, boat or caravan, direct from the 12V battery.
Charging from a vehicle is a new innovation and this charger is, we are told, the only charger of its kind. The convenience of being able to fully re-charge the field battery without access to mains is particularly useful to field entomologists. This option also means it works in any country without an adaptor. Simply plug into the vehicle dash board! The output lead is fitted with spade fittings which go straight on to the battery. It has been found possible to charge a field battery to 14V or more from a battery of only 11V. This is a remarkable piece of kit!
These Worldwide Butterflies chargers are the most compact and efficient. They are properly designed for the batteries used by the Goodden Light.
Mains Charger Charge field battery from mains size 45 x 105 x 35 Weight 192g £35.95
12V Charger Charge field battery from vehicle size 67 x 105 x 35 Weight 293g £75.00
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MOONLANDER MOTH TRAP |
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MOONLANDER MOTH TRAP Immediately available
The Moonlander Moth Trap is very compact and portable. Designed and tested by Robert Goodden. Sufficient room for large catches, anywhere in the world. Folds absolutely flat. Carry in hand luggage, on a bike or hike. Neat slip case: carry several in the field on one shoulder. See your catch as the moths fly in – this trap combines the advantages of both sheet for observation and trap to retain the moths which enter from the base not the top. Many traps lose their catch through the top cone in the morning – the Moonlander is closed at the top and holds its catch. Ideal for sampling in remote areas on ultra lightweight batteries.
The Moonlander comes not only with a cone of reticulated foam in the base, but also with a set of reticulated foam moth shelters which are a modern improvement on egg boxes. Given a choice, more moths are found in the foam than in egg boxes. If wet the foam is simply shaken and quickly dries in the air. Foam can be rolled compactly and springs back into shape when required for use.
Moonlander size 40cm diameter, 50cm tall (+ height of feet)
MOONLANDER MOTH TRAP The trap is sold with the battery powered Goodden Light. It can also be used with any other light. We no longer offer actinic lights because the results are well below those with the Goodden light. A Mercury Vapour light works well in the Moonlander and we can quote for this if required.
The new GOODDEN LIGHT is completely new to Entomology. By analysis of the light from Mercury Vapour Robert Goodden has produced a 12V portable version that in tests has frequently brought in catches as good as, and sometimes better than MV. The new GL3 version uses a cluster of short tubes which are more resistant to shock in transit or in the field. There are improved electronics and stronger UV.
Designed to run in remote places using a compact battery. No more lengthy cables. Freedom to use where there is no power supply. Set several traps over a wide area - no generator needed. It can also be used from a car.
Rain-proof. No need to worry about cable joints getting wet - no risk of electric shock - no bulbs shattered in the rain. The light unit is designed for rugged use and is completely encased to give protection from wet weather.
Strong UV. The Goodden Light has more ultraviolet than Mercury Vapour. The new GL3 has even more UV content.
Reverse-polarity protection. If the leads are wrongly connected to the battery terminals, there is a protection that prevents damage to the control box.
Photo-switch. Set the trap when it suits you before dusk. You can go off for supper or a meeting, knowing that the light will put itself on at dusk, when the moths first fly. At dawn the light goes off, saving power and allowing the moths to settle. Very convenient and practical. Once used you will wonder how you managed before!
This light is exceptionally effective and portable. In Europe and the tropics the results have been astonishing, and better than even powerful actinic lights. Catches of up to 400 moths a night in the tropics and in Britain it has often out-performed Mercury Vapour, and always attracted larger catches than conventional portable fluorescent lights.
BATTERY CHARGERS Please see our specially manufactured mains charger and innovative alternative that gives not only a full charge to the field battery from your vehicle when out in the field, but will even charge it fuller than the vehicle battery from which it is being charged!
Everything about both trap and electrics is TOTALLY INNOVATIVE.
Moonlander with Goodden Light £192.00. Runs on a small lead-acid battery. 7Ah battery gives approx 12 hrs use.
Please note that we are not supplying batteries, due to difficulties and hight cost of carriage.
PATENT PENDING for both the new GOODDEN LIGHT and the MOONLANDER MOTH TRAP.
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MAINS MERCURY VAPOUR Moonlander Moth Trap
Mercury Vapour is the acknowledged powerful light source for attracting flying insects. Mains electricity is required. When using MV light, the Moonlander shower cap must be used because only a few spots of rain will shatter the bulb. Using mains care must be taken not to get any of the electrics wet.
We can quote for Mercury Vapour electrics if required.
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SPARE TUBES for GOODDEN LIGHT |
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SPARE TUBES for the GOODDEN LIGHT
These are 300mm long, for the original Goodden Light.The tubes are unlikely to wear out but accidents can happen. There is a robust outer plastic casing to protect the light, and for each tube, with shock-absorbers at each end. At the centre of each light there is a fine glass tube, this could break if handled roughly. For an important overseas trip a double pair is a good idea.
A single pair of spare tubes (UV and Green) £20.00
Two pairs spare tubes (UV and Green) £30.00 |
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Field Guide to the MOTHS of Great Britain & Ireland |
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Field Guide to the MOTHS of Great Britain and Ireland
Paul Waring & Martin Townsend. Illustrated by Richard Lewington
To identify your catch this book is the first ever to depict every species as you find it in the wild, in completely natural positions, instead of wings spread as in a collection. Absolutely outstanding. More than 1,600 superbly detailed illustrations of over 880 species, showing moths in their natural resting positions. Photographs of larvae. Comprehensive tests for each species, and general introduction to identifying and studying moths. Quite the best moth book available. A superb companion to accompany WWB's new Moonlander Moth Traps.
Field Guide to the MOTHS of Great Britain and Ireland £29.95
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