LED Application

[Ravenvalor]

Hello LED experts,

I was wondering if someone would kindly tell me whether or not having a standard 120volt led lamp flash on for 2 - seconds and off for 4 - seconds continuously will lower the lifespan of the bulb. Sylvania has an 8-watt A-Line series lamp that I would like to use in a fixture that will flash continuously 24/7/365.

There are 3 - lamps per fixture and each one takes turn coming on 2 - seconds at a time.

Also, the fixture is totally enclosed so there is no venting for heat issues that might occur. The manufacturer states that these lamps are not rated for totally enclosed fixtures however this is a huge fixture about 36" long and 12" wide. The fixture is in an air conditioned environment.

Thanks for the great help.

 

[Dennis Alwon]

I would call the manufacturer of the LED.

 

[TNBaer]

Go for it. Vegas has been using LEDs for years in all those flashing signs they have up and down the strip.

If the CRI and asthetics is unimportant you can snag cheap lights from LEDTronics to do the trick. Something like this seems like it would work for your application: http://www.ledtronics.com/Products/ProductsDetails.aspx?WP=619

 

[Ravenvalor]

Go for it. Vegas has been using LEDs for years in all those flashing signs they have up and down the strip.

If the CRI and asthetics is unimportant you can snag cheap lights from LEDTronics to do the trick. Something like this seems like it would work for your application: http://www.ledtronics.com/Products/ProductsDetails.aspx?WP=619

Thanks, I put some Sylvania A-Line 8 watt lamps in there today. Was not much heat ouptput.

 

[TNBaer]

Thanks, I put some Sylvania A-Line 8 watt lamps in there today. Was not much heat ouptput.

Good for you. This energy efficiency expert applauds you.

 

[Ravenvalor]

Good for you. This energy efficiency expert applauds you.

It felt good knowing I am going to save the customer alot of money in the long run. I figure if the cycling does not decrease the life span, the lamps may last 5 - years. I am hoping to get 5 - years out of the semiconductor chaser also.

Best To You,

 

[BullsnPyrs]

life span

life span

If the flash cycle does not decrease lamp life you could expect 17.1 years with a 50,000 hour lamp.

 

[zbang]

The LEDs themselves won't mind the on/off cycling at all, they're really good at that. The integrated supply/power converter might complain.

 

[Ravenvalor]

The LEDs themselves won't mind the on/off cycling at all, they're really good at that. The integrated supply/power converter might complain.

The other posts seem to imply they will do fine?

Thanks,

 

[cadpoint]

Doesn't the blinker controller come second to the source of power?

I believe they know thinks in "VEGAS"

 

[Ravenvalor]

Doesn't the blinker controller come second to the source of power?

I believe they know thinks in "VEGAS"

Yes.