[sdiy] Diffused LEDs tip

[Glen]

At 02:35 PM 7/27/04 , J. Larry Hendry wrote:

>I have been running some for quite a while from 120V 60Hz line Ac and using
>them for stage lighting (so I can see stuff when the lights are off).  I
>know they are supposed to run at high frequency.  But, I have had no
>problems running them this way and just forgetting the inverter.  Am I
>totally screwing up?  Anyone else done this?

EL Lighting can be ran from 60 Hz power, but the life span is shortened
somewhat. You would have to check the manufacturer's datasheet to find out
how much. I can definitely tell you that you are not the first to do this.  :)

later,
Glen