What is EL wire:
- EL wire is a thin copper wire coated in a phosphor which glows when a voltage is applied to it (110Vac 100’sHz). It makes a 360o unbroken line of visible light and comes in many colours.
- Its thin diameter makes it flexible & ideal for use in Christmas lights, on costumes, etc.
- EL wire’s colour will eventually fade from sun exposure. EL wire used outdoors in direct sunlight, has a life span of 1 - 2 years and when used indoors, it will last as long as 3 years.
- The voltage applied to EL wire affects its life span. An oversized inverter delivers higher voltage and makes EL wire brighter but this causes the EL wire to lose its brightness over time. So buy the wire and inverter together.
- EL wire has a minimum bending radius which must not be exceeded or it will fail. This radius is proportional to wire thickness.
- EL wire or inverter can’t be repaired.
USE:
Simply wrap EL wire around something and turn on!
If you want to learn more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electroluminescent_wire
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