Nichia GS LED source

[JohnR66]

An Energizer brand squeeze light sold at Target for $3 advertises using a Nichia LED. Using A deep blue filter, I can see the rectangular blue die as well as the oblong blueish central spot on the wall tells me that it is a Nichia GS. Since replacing the batteries is not worth it I just buy another and scavage the LED form the light. After a while I have a collection of LEDs.

Has anyone found a reliable source for Nichia LEDs in the US?

 

[regulator]

I bought some of those on clearance just for the GS LED. I think they were somewhere around $2.50. I modified two older UK 2AAA light with them and they are now useful.

 

[ledstein]

In US i dont know but for Europe i found one:

http://www.ledrise.com/product_info...cd--15--176---20mA--NSPW500GS-K1-W-b1-b2.html

 

[JohnR66]

In US i dont know but for Europe i found one:

http://www.ledrise.com/product_info...cd--15--176---20mA--NSPW500GS-K1-W-b1-b2.html

That's a good price too especially if you need a boat load of them.

 

[Cemoi]

That's a good pric

Check their shipping fees :eek: you might change your mind.
EUR 32 from Germany to France for a few gram item like a star-mounted LED.

 

[ledstein]

Well we buy hundreds or thousands of leds from that place and shipping is not a issue. Still, i know a friend that just ordered 100 Nichia GS and 50 Cree q5 stars and he told me he saved almost 100 euro compared to other websites in Europe.

I have no idea where they ship from, im just the tech guy.

 

[milkyspit]

John, I have a source through which I've bought bagfuls in the past... most recently, a package of 100 Nichia GS Rank C0W. If you have interest in at least 100 count, and by all means more! I could perhaps get them for you... PM or email me if interested.

Also, gotta ask: where does one get a deep blue filter such as the one you mention? Sounds like a nice thing to have around! I'm hoping they are available and within the economic reach of mere mortals. :ooo:

 

[JohnR66]

John, I have a source through which I've bought bagfuls in the past... most recently, a package of 100 Nichia GS Rank C0W. If you have interest in at least 100 count, and by all means more! I could perhaps get them for you... PM or email me if interested.

Also, gotta ask: where does one get a deep blue filter such as the one you mention? Sounds like a nice thing to have around! I'm hoping they are available and within the economic reach of mere mortals. :ooo:

Thanks! I will drop you a note later on. The blue filter is a piece of blue transparent Plexiglas. Sometimes plastic distributors who sell to the general public have scrap pieces you can buy.

 

[JohnR66]

Milkyspit, I sent an email a couple days back. Did you receive?

 

[milkyspit]

Milkyspit, I sent an email a couple days back. Did you receive?

John, it got caught in the spam filter. I found it and will reply later.

 

[ledstein]

Check their shipping fees :eek: you might change your mind.
EUR 32 from Germany to France for a few gram item like a star-mounted LED.

It seems they are reading this forum, or smt:eek:. They offer Post delivery now, for the star mounted led you pay 4.90 euro shipping (same price up to 500g).