+NimravusHSSR Posted June 1, 2003 Share Posted June 1, 2003 These are filled with Tritium, like what the watches and gun sights have but in much larger quantities for a keychain. Chances are you've never seen one because they are rare. For Sale: 2 green 2 purple 2 yellow 2 blue These are rare and very hard to find. And if you do, it's usually an overseas dealer. Asking $50 for all 8 Here is a link to the maker: http://www.traser.com/index3.htm http://www.candlepowerforums.com Quote Link to comment
+user13371 Posted June 4, 2003 Share Posted June 4, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Flashaholic:...filled with Tritium,... ...and slightly radioactive, right? How big are these things? I don't mind tiny dots on my gunsight, but I'm not sure I want a concentrated neutron source in my trouser pocket. --- LDR. Quote Link to comment
+NimravusHSSR Posted June 4, 2003 Author Share Posted June 4, 2003 They are completely safe and NO radiation makes it out of the Tritium Vial. Quote Link to comment
radical geezer Posted June 30, 2003 Share Posted June 30, 2003 Hey FlashMaster - Do you still have these Trasers up for sale? Inquiring minds want to know... Peace. Quote Link to comment
+robd0gg Posted July 2, 2003 Share Posted July 2, 2003 wow; those are cool little items; however I noticed on the Traser website the following; quote:Important Note - Due to International Regulatory differences regarding the use of GTLS (traser lights), this product can only be sent to residents of the UK. Can't think of anything real clever to put here, but one thing I know, if you put your trust in God, you can't go wrong. Quote Link to comment
+Brian - Team A.I. Posted July 2, 2003 Share Posted July 2, 2003 If they *are* available, I'd love to take a blue one if someone would sell them individually. Brian Team A.I. Quote Link to comment
+timborino Posted July 3, 2003 Share Posted July 3, 2003 this stuff is scary -- "The government inspection department Stash Hunt is open for everyone with a government inspection department and something sense for adventures." Quote Link to comment
+Cadence Posted July 3, 2003 Share Posted July 3, 2003 It's scary if you ingest it. Tritium is an isotope of hydrogen which has one proton and two neutrons . It emits beta particles only and has a half-life of 12.3 years. The maximum beta energy is 18 keV, and the mean beta energy is 6 keV. A beta particle with energy of less than 70 keV will not penetrate the dead outer layer of the skin. Therefore, tritium is not an external radiation hazard , but when taken into the body it becomes an internal hazard . If it can't pass through the outer dead layer of skin, what chance does it have in a pocket and then through dead skin? I am assuming here, please correct me if I'm wrong: This is a safe keychain as long as it is intact. Cadence (OddTodd and CheleBell) FRS2,12GMRS22(WPXD965) Quote Link to comment
+timborino Posted July 3, 2003 Share Posted July 3, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Cadence (OddTodd & CheleBell):It's scary if you ingest it. Exactly. quote:Uptakes of tritium usually result from inhalation and skin absorption, but ingestion is also possible. The blood distributes tritiated water equally among all the body fluids, just as it does with normal water. All the soft tissues in the body will be irradiated by the decaying tritium and they constitute 90% of the body weight. As a result any tritium in the body will lead to a whole body equivalent dose. -- "The government inspection department Stash Hunt is open for everyone with a government inspection department and something sense for adventures." Quote Link to comment
The Cuthberts Posted July 11, 2003 Share Posted July 11, 2003 These are brilliant things. During winter here, I hang them on one of the trees in the garden. I don't know why they are not available for shipment outside the UK. I could tag one up and send it out as a travel bug but it might get picked up as a hazard at the airport Andy and Dawn (Where did all this wine come from ?) Quote Link to comment
+NimravusHSSR Posted July 12, 2003 Author Share Posted July 12, 2003 Sorry about the slow response guys. I haven't checked this thread in awhile. I do still have some, I'll check inventory and post back. These are completely safe. The Radiation can't even penetrate through the vial. And even if they did break, it won't even penetrate your skin. I don't know about breaking the vial and swallowing it....have to get back to you on that one.... These are used all around the world for use in exit signs, emergancy hallway markers, map readers etc. I'll post back tonight on my stock. The ice Blue and purple are nice colors. The Green is by far the brightest, you can see it on a table clear accross the room (keys and such in the morning?) By eye perception, yellow is the dimmest. Orange is cool too but not my favorite (I don't like orange very much). Quote Link to comment
dudeface82 Posted July 12, 2003 Share Posted July 12, 2003 would you take $5 for a green one? Quote Link to comment
+NimravusHSSR Posted July 13, 2003 Author Share Posted July 13, 2003 Ok, I have green, blue and yellow at the moment. I should get more in. Sorry $5 is below my cost to get them. I'm not looking to make money here, just passing on this rare keychain to fellow geocachers. 1 green 1 blue 1 yellow $10 shipped each or $25 for all shipped. First post first served. Paypal must be received within 24 hours of post. Quote Link to comment
dudeface82 Posted July 13, 2003 Share Posted July 13, 2003 you said that you would take $50 for all eight of them to start with. that would be $6.25 each. asking for $10 shipped would mean that you are charging $3.75 for shipping if i did my math right Quote Link to comment
+NimravusHSSR Posted July 13, 2003 Author Share Posted July 13, 2003 Nope. Not for shipping. If I would have sold all 8 at once to one person that would be easy. If I sell to 8 different people on different days that just creates a whole bunch of headaches. Packaging (Padded bubble type) costs me about a buck. Then postage and time. If one person would have taken all 8 in the first place it would have been easy. Instead I've sold to 4 different people, 5 glowrings. I hope that makes sense. Like I said I'm not trying to make any money here. Price goes up in relation to the trouble (like selling a single one to a single buyer) Quote Link to comment
dudeface82 Posted July 13, 2003 Share Posted July 13, 2003 i see. where do you get these things? Quote Link to comment
+Brian - Team A.I. Posted July 15, 2003 Share Posted July 15, 2003 I'd still like to get my hands on a blue one. Drop me an e-mail and we'll work it out. Brian Team A.I. Quote Link to comment
+Shadow's Posted July 15, 2003 Share Posted July 15, 2003 So you cant ship these to Texas? Rick Quote Link to comment
+NimravusHSSR Posted July 15, 2003 Author Share Posted July 15, 2003 The 3 just sold. I'll post back when I get more in. I'm due to get another couple dozen or so soon. Quote Link to comment
Swagger Posted July 22, 2003 Share Posted July 22, 2003 FYI - These are NOT legal in the U.S. When I first discovered these, I did a good amount of research into them and they have not been approved for import or sale in the U.S. That being said, I may *cough* know a guy *cough* who bought one on eBay from someone in Australia and had it shipped to a U.S. address... Standard disclaimer: I am not a lawyer and you should disregard everything I just wrote. -- Pehmva! Random quote: Quote Link to comment
+Stunod Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 Here is a quick explaination as to why they are not legal to be sold in the US. "Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand." - Homer Simpson Quote Link to comment
+Team Chevelle Posted July 28, 2003 Share Posted July 28, 2003 That's a pretty lame reason, eh? Apparently, putting Tritium in a watch so you can see the time (even though there are certainly other options to make it glow when you press a button) is less "frivolous" than putting Tritium in a keychain (where you'd have no access to the button, of course, if trying to find your keys). I see where they are coming from, of course, I just disagree that a keychain/GlowRing with Tritium is necessarily more "frivolous" than a watch with it... - John... Quote Link to comment
+WildGooseChase Posted July 30, 2003 Share Posted July 30, 2003 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2185397763&category=3628 Hmm.. Very interesting. Quote Link to comment
TNRonin Posted August 1, 2003 Share Posted August 1, 2003 Ya these are all over the ebay. The only prob is the potential of getting it confiscated by customs on the way in. Maxpedition Hard Use Nylon Gear Quote Link to comment
SLCDave Posted August 12, 2003 Share Posted August 12, 2003 I still want one "I'm 35 Years old, I am divorced, and I live in van down by the river!" - Matt Foley Quote Link to comment
+Eswau Posted August 15, 2003 Share Posted August 15, 2003 I had a friend, yeah that's it...a friend, that ordered some off of eBay without any problems. I think he paid ~ $30 for 3, you have to pay in pounds and for shipping from the UK. He said they are very nice and live up to all of the hype they have gathered on this board. If Flashmaster gets more in, you could probably get them cheaper, but if you are inpatient like my "friend", then you'll have to pay a little more. E Quote Link to comment
+MacDaddy Posted August 15, 2003 Share Posted August 15, 2003 A "friend" of mine, kind'a looks like me, anyway, he ordered two from Ebay. about 5.00 a piece, before shipping.... "There's no need to be afraid of strange noises in the night. Anything that intends you harm will stalk you silently." Quote Link to comment
SkyeMaloney Posted August 19, 2003 Share Posted August 19, 2003 Limme know if it makes it to ya. I admit it isnt the smartest thing in the world to have a radioactive glass vial attached to 10 steel keys, but they are pretty interesting! Quote Link to comment
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