Electroluminescence
What Is Electroluminescence?
If you are new to our site, then you may be new to Electroluminescent (or EL for short) lighting technology. Have no fear, you've come to the right place! Our site is a wealth of knowledge for EL technology, and for new lighting technologies in general. If you are looking for more information on How Electroluminescent Technology Works, visit our learning center below. We’ve recently redesigned our site to have everything easier to find, including inverters or battery packs. These are required for EL Technology to work. When we refer to Battery Packs, these include an inverter inside. What the inverter does is change the low voltage DC power to a higher voltage (around 100V) and ramps up the frequency to around 400Hz. Our in-house made inverters we have completely redesigned the way the EL receives its power. This allows us to use a lower voltage which makes your Electroluminescent products last longer.
Generally speaking, EL has a lifespan of about 4,000-6,000 hours, however with our MEGA series of inverters, this lifespan is increased to about 6-8,000 hours, but we've seen products last well over 10,000 hours using these inverters. Any inverter made overseas you will find at any store (including ours) runs at a much higher frequency (generally between 1000-2000Hz), which actually decreases the lifespan of the phosphor. At best, you will see a decrease of 1-2,000 hours. Many other stores have higher frequencies than even this, which causes an even bigger decrease of lifespan. We’ve seen companies use frequencies up to 6,000Hz, which would give your EL a lifespan of about 100 hours.
When using Electroluminescent lighting in permanent installations, using a quality inverter will not only increase the lifespan of the technology, but also decrease the headaches caused by cheaper inverters. In wearable applications, Ellumiglow can custom make an inverter to fit (virtually) any specification, so it is not only safe to the user, but also runs bright and allows the product to last as long as possible. For more information on making a custom EL Inverter for your next project, call or email one of our specialists at info@ellumiglow.com or 877-615-6556.
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VynEL™ HD Strip Light (1mx1cm / 39x0.39") - Multiple Colors Available
The VynEL™ HD 1M Strip Light is the worldwide release of VynEL™, a remarkable light strip that allows you to ADD.LIGHT.ANYWHERE. Its extremely flexible nature allows for a multitude of uses, from wearables, consumer goods, sporting goods, safety and much more. The future of...- $29.99
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Ellumiglow Eco-EL Wire - By The Foot
The Ellumiglow Eco-EL Wire is a cost effective Electroluminescent Wire that is great for costuming applications and portable use projects. This more pocket-book friendly wire provides new colors compared to the standard EL Wire Ellumiglow has been known for, while still providing a great...- $0.99
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6 Foot Electroluminescent Wire Kit
Multiple Colors Available! If you are new to EL Wire or a seasoned pro this kit is perfect for a costume or to add a little bit of glow to your next project. This EL Wire Kit is a great way to light up...- From $19.99
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15 Foot Electroluminescent Wire Kit
Multiple Colors Available! You asked for more wire and we delivered. Our 15' EL Wire Kit features a 15 Foot length of EL Wire with a pre-soldered connection and your choice of inverter options. Either a 9V Battery Pack which takes 1x 9V Battery...- From $39.99
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6 Foot Eco-EL Wire Kit
Multiple Colors Available! If you are new to EL Wire or a seasoned pro this cost effective kit is perfect for a costume or to add a little bit of glow to your next project. This Eco-EL Wire Kit is a great way to...- $13.99
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Mondo 12V EL Inverter (Powers 180sqin Panels or 50ft Wire)
The Mondo 12V EL Inverter is a great, compact EL Inverter capable of driving up to 180sqin of EL Panels, Tape or VynEL™ Lighting, or up to 50ft of EL Wire. The adjustable frequency allows you to increase the brightness and will allow full...- From $44.99
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TruEL™ Wire 4mm Dia - By The Foot
Introducing the worldwide premier of something truly special. TruEL™ Wire is a new type of EL Wire that gains huge advantages over any other wire on the planet. First, we removed the small angel hair wires which are prone to shorting, and replaced with...- $2.95
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6 inch EL Circle CLOSEOUT (Blue and White Available)
The 6 inch EL Circle is the perfect electroluminescent product for spicing up that costume, or decorating details around the home or workplace. The glowing surface of the strip is 7/16", just like our other EL tape products, meaning that this will tie right...- $4.99
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Sonic Rechargeable Battery Pack Inverter (Powers Up To 15ft EL Wire or 30sqin VynEL)
The Rechargeable Battery Pack Inverter is a new all-in-one, compact and efficient battery pack. It's low cost makes it ideal to use in costuming applications that are planned to be used multiple times and the rechargeable nature eliminates the need for disposable batteries. This...- $19.99
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