Safehaus Portable 2 in 1 UV Note Checker with Blacklight & White LED Watermark Torch for Polymer Paper Notes

Works well on most currencies I've used and good with plastic and paper notes. yet to find a dud note yet!!Nice working product and good for use at Boot Sales if you're a seller!!!

I purchased these for work after local banks warned of fake note usage rising in the local area and informed us that the note pens we were using were not always 100% effective (found that one out the hard way).This product has two functions:A torch, for viewing the watermark on notesA UV light, for viewing the ultraviolet security markings on notes (if you don't know what these are the Bank of England website has guides on the security features to look for on banknotes).The product uses 3xAA batteries (not included), and since purchasing this product over six months ago we have not changed the batteries once - admittedly this product is not used heavily and has some good name batteries in it so this was to be expected.You get two banknote checkers in the box so is ideal if you have more than one till or store.Quite a few dodgy notes have been caught using this before they reach the till so it really has been well worth the money. It's also given staff a bit more peace of mind when accepting currency they're not familiar with (eg Scottish banknotes).Highly recommended.

Good light - not very bright but all arrived and work fine. I’ll be using them for a light party and writing secret messages or morse code.

These are great value for money and work as specified, but be sure to buy decent batteries because cheaper ones don't seem to be long enough to make a full connection with the terminals. Expensive name brand batteries were a tight fit and made good contact while cheaper batteries were loose and sometimes didn't make contact until the battery cover was pressed in. Double check this if your light doesn't appear to be working on first use.

The torch is useful as a backup/ portable way to check for fake notes. But the light is very dim. This is the key criticism of the product. If was a lot brighter it would be perfect. Means that you have to hold the torch right next to the note to get it to light up. Have to check each part/ feature of the bank note separately. (have to hold so close feels like you are examining a diamond!)We also have a standard UV light note checker that plug into the mains that is much brighter and can check all the features of the note in one go. Much quicker to use.One thing I didn't appreciate would be so useful when bought is the standard torch. Great for checking the watermarks rather than holding up to a ceiling light.

Easy to miss the centre when turning from torch to off to uv. Meaning that if you're not careful you'll run the batteries out without knowing.Uv isn't that strong, so is a struggle to see security things on ID unless you press right against it. Batteries don't last long either considering it takes 4x AAVery cheap, and works as expected with the price tag.

Worked well

If I could give it 0 stars I would.. Bought for business that I just started but pre bought one month in advance. First time I came to use it. The unit has water in the switch and the black light does not turn on at all. White torch is fine but that's not the reason for the purchase. Can't return as out of the return wondows. Would have been better taking fake money instead of this sack of crap.