View Full Version : Electroluminescent light string
Leroy
07-25-2005, 02:22 PM
Has anyone tried putting the EL string in their boat as accent or low level lighting?
Was on a night bicycle ride last Saturday and many people decorated their bike with the stuff.
RobertT
07-25-2005, 02:33 PM
http://www.elwirecheap.com/index.html
I dont have time to research it now...but it looks like it would be cool for under a bimini or something.
I don't think I've seen them. You gotta link to these EL strings?
Most boat owners are using the LEDs because of the low current draw and low heat output combined with the bright colors. I've got red LED's in my boat to match the dash. The look great at night and they're inexpensive and easy to install.
Leroy
07-25-2005, 02:43 PM
http://www.elwirebestbuy.com/
Likewise very low current, people had them bent all over their bicycle frames, spokes, made signs out of them, etc.
Huh. This stuff is over my head, but it says it's highly sensitive to moisture:
"The phosphor is the key element of el wire; it emits light when subjected to an AC field. The inner plastic sheath protects the phosphor and in some cases is used to filter the light produced by the phosphor, emphasizing certain colors. The outer plastic sheath provides further protection. Many phosphors are highly sensitive to moisture; the two sheaths together provide good protection against infiltration."
http://www.elwirecheap.com/elwirefaqs5.html
This stuff is great for a bike since it can run off batteries.
mcprostar197
07-25-2005, 03:26 PM
The courtesy lights on our 197 look blueish purple when you have them on and it is dark out.