Nichia GS "Fauxtons"

That's right, I just found a Nichia GS Fauxton, instead off the off brand 5mm's they used before. I won't post a link or price, but I hope everyone knows where to look :naughty:

Specs:
- Each featuring a genuine Made-In-Japan Nichia 5mm LED emitter (NSPW500GS-K1, 82KS1N-c0W)
- Luminance of up to 35000mcd (rated by Nichia) -- traditional LED keychains max out at around 20000mcd
- Slide on/off switch, or press keychain for momentary on
- Powered by CR2016 batteries (included and installed)



I wonder how much this is going to affect LRI's sales now that the cheap knockoffs are using high end emitters.

Wow! Might have to pick up a 2-pack. How does the bin they're using compare the packs of 10 that were being sold in the CPF Marketplace?

Very interesting. Thanks for the heads-up.:thumbsup:

kavvika said:

Wow! Might have to pick up a 2-pack. How does the bin they're using compare the packs of 10 that were being sold in the CPF Marketplace?

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The other emitter they use is a cheap Chinese made 5mm, not a Nichia 5mm. So I suspect that the off brand emitters are probably on par with the Nichia CS or so. Either way, using GS puts it in LRI Photon Microlight territory.

I was referring to the Nichia GS LED's that brlux was selling in packs of 10 a few weeks ago. Anyways, I just checked, and both are tint "c0W" which is a warmer temperature. I'll be purchasing a pack of 2 this afternoon. I have a Photon II that could use a new LED.

Couldn't come at a better time. I'll order a few, replace the GSs with ordinary LEDs and use the salvaged GSs on some projects of mine. Thanks

Do these types of lights put out a decent amount of light? The pic on the site doesn't give a good idea.

Not expecting to light up a room, but I have a Garrity of somewhat similar design that is OK for finding the keyhole at night when I forget to turn on the outside lights.

For the price, you can't go wrong.

My wallet regrets me ever finding this site

thanks for the heads-up marduke...
do you think the lights sold at "that" site are brighter than my Inova?... which has an annoyingly blue color-tint.

thanks

Dude, they have a Nichia GS - unless your Inova does too, they WILL be brighter.

Doing a little checking, their tint is c0, which is on the warmer side of white, and their bin is W, which for Nichia is the highest bin. So it appears as these are premium bin LED's. :twothumbs

Marduke said:

I won't post a link or price

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Then why post the thread?

"I know a place where you can get something cool *hint at great deal* good luck finding it!"

That is how that reads to most people. LRI does not need us to hide their competition to help them out. The market will take care of itself.

Take the first line of the specs that Marduke posted, put it in Google.

Only one hit returned.

Thujone said:

Then why post the thread?

"I know a place where you can get something cool *hint at great deal* good luck finding it!"

That is how that reads to most people . . .

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In Marduke's defense, I immediately knew which site the post referred to. Actually, I got a good chuckle at the way he phrased it.

Francis

kramer5150 said:

do you think the lights sold at "that" site are brighter than my Inova?... which has an annoyingly blue color-tint.

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I think the '22,000mcd' ones are miles ahead of the Inova in brightness, so these new ones will be even brighter.

Jesuschrist 35,000mcd. I gotta order a dozen now!

Wonder how well these Nichia will be in the 10mm DX fauxtons?:huh:

Can you say "Fauxton on steriods?" :devil::devil::devil:

Thujone said:

Then why post the thread?

"I know a place where you can get something cool *hint at great deal* good luck finding it!"

That is how that reads to most people. LRI does not need us to hide their competition to help them out. The market will take care of itself.

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Because direct product pointers linked to specific dealers have a habit of getting locked down as of late. I want to be able to discuss the merits of the light without being shut down as just posting a "heads up".


I'll put it this way, it's a site with some "eXtreme Deals"

Marduke said:

Because direct product pointers linked to specific dealers have a habit of getting locked down as of late. I want to be able to discuss the merits of the light without being shut down as just posting a "heads up".


I'll put it this way, it's a site with some "eXtreme Deals"

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No harm no foul, suffice to say my cheerios have just been 'wetted' a bit today. Carry on

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I'll put it this way, it's a site with some "eXtreme Deals"

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I wonder who can ever decipher this impossibly hard riddle

Does anyone know if they plan on selling the LEDs bare? I really need some, but I could do without the protective plastic case and gift of CR2016 batteries.

Can someone tell me how many lumens is 35,000mcd?

2 Lumens? 5 Lumens?

beefy6969 said:

Can someone tell me how many lumens is 35,000mcd?

2 Lumens? 5 Lumens?

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That's what they are rated for when driven at 20mA. In reality, fauxtons drive the LED much harder than that. I would guess 10-15 lumens starting out.