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# High Brightness Aqua Electroluminescent (EL) Wire - 2.5 meters [High brightness, long life]

**Brand:** Adafruit

**URL:** https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/high-brightness-aqua-electroluminescent-el-wire-2-5-meters-high-brightness-long-life

## Pricing

- **Price:** $11.60
- **Stock:** In stock at supplier
- **Local warehouse:** 0 units
- **Supplier (Adafruit):** 48 units
- **SKU:** AF-409

## Description

Electroluminescent (EL) wire produces a beautiful aqua (blue-green) glow that looks like thin neon lighting. This high-brightness version uses the latest technology and is twice as bright as standard 2.3mm EL wire, emitting 150 cd/m² at 1.5 KHz/90V with a half-life of 3,000 hours of continuous use. EL wire consists of a stiff wire core coated with phosphor and covered in a protective PVC sheath. When an AC signal is applied, it glows brightly. Very bendable and holds its shape — you can curl it around your finger. It's an easy, low-power way to add glow to any project. Key Features High Brightness – 150 cd/m² output, twice as bright as standard EL wire 2.6mm Diameter – Clear-coated with pre-soldered quick-connect ends 2.5m Length – Pre-cut and ready to plug into an inverter Low Power Draw – Approximately 10 mA per metre Long Life – 3,000-hour half-life under continuous use Flexible & Shapeable – Bends easily and holds its shape Ideal For Costumes and cosplay Accent and decorative lighting Bicycle, motorcycle, car, and boat decoration Safety vests and visibility applications Signs and displays Package Contents 1× 250 cm high-brightness aqua EL wire (pre-soldered with quick-connect) Important: An inverter is required and not included. The inverter must provide an AC supply of approximately 100V at 2,000 Hz. This wire has approximately twice the capacitance (11 nF/m) of standard EL wire, so inverters will drive only half as much high-brightness wire compared to standard. Note: EL wire, EL tape, and EL panel are made with different processes — colour and brightness will not be consistent between different types of EL products. This wire is not designed for continuous outdoor UV exposure as it will fade over time. Resources Adafruit EL Wire Tutorial – Cutting & Soldering Guide

**Product Type:** physical

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