Where to buy blue LED's

[specialk]

Hey all ....I am sure there are posts with many suggestions, but wondering if there is a go to place to buy some blue LED's so I can replace some burned out one's on my Ocean Revive's. Need to get them replaced right away and I tried emailing OR and ... crickets. (Nice customer support)

 

[oreo54]

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/led-diode-replacement-–-instructional-article.332489/

any "Bridgelux" eggs will do.

Which blue btw?
I assume orig are "3W-ers" ..
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1w-3w-5w-1...032017&hash=item2ce970c06f:g:fboAAOSwJbFckanX

 

[specialk]

Yah know what that is a great question... I am not sure. But what you assume is probably right. The lights I have are the S026's.

I will go ahead and buy these now ..

 

[specialk]

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/led-diode-replacement-–-instructional-article.332489/

any "Bridgelux" eggs will do.

Which blue btw?
I assume orig are "3W-ers" ..
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1w-3w-5w-1...032017&hash=item2ce970c06f:g:fboAAOSwJbFckanX

Would you suggest I go anything brighter then 3?

Also, do you suggest the deep blue or royal blue?

 

[oreo54]

The wattage is more of a "class" thing..actual wattage is determined by the constant current driver and the diode voltage at that current..
i.e 3.7V x 550mA (common driver current) is 2.03W.. Using a "3W class" diode..
@ 550mA and normal voltage (3.7 something) wil overheat a "1W class" diode.

5W are just 2 3w in series on one chip..see the voltage difference..
6.5V x 550mA (Convert to amps) is 3.57W

IF the driver has enough voltage (usually has a min and max output voltage) it's possible to use 5W-ers. It's just like making the string longer..

Secondary effect is increased heating which could be a problem.

Look at the driver, it's max voltage, and how many diodes are in one string..
For now prob. best to stick w/ 3W...

As to which blue.. personal opinion..and based on looks "mostly" though the royal blue is preferred..mixtures of royal blue and blue have a better photosynthetic spread
but you start getting into the windex look..

Violet, Royal blue, blue, cyan mixes are mostly look orientated choices..

 

[redfishbluefish]

That ebay link above is a good choice, but note they are coming out of China, and the lead time will be multiple weeks. If you're happy with that, and need a larger quantity, HERE is the 50 pack I ordered. Oh, and you want 3W, and most likely Royal Blue.

 

[oreo54]

Why I waffle a bit on "which blue"...
Can't determine voltage w/out the exact output but most seem to be like 55-90V-ish range.
At 90V one could run 28 3.2V Led's..since most are in the 55 diode range (27, 28 diodes per channel)
adding more diodes i.e 5w-ers is unlikely..

 

[specialk]

Why I waffle a bit on "which blue"...
Can't determine voltage w/out the exact output but most seem to be like 55-90V-ish range.
At 90V one could run 28 3.2V Led's..since most are in the 55 diode range (27, 28 diodes per channel)
adding more diodes i.e 5w-ers is unlikely..

This is really good stuff right here ... always learning. I like this ... thanks for posting and helping!

 

[specialk]

That ebay link above is a good choice, but note they are coming out of China, and the lead time will be multiple weeks. If you're happy with that, and need a larger quantity, HERE is the 50 pack I ordered. Oh, and you want 3W, and most likely Royal Blue.

This one looks like it may get to me quicker then the ones from China ...

 

[jd371]

I bought my moon light kit from this place. I don't know if it will help you but thought I'd pass it along anyway.

https://www.rapidled.com/