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Electroluminescent (EL) wire produces a beautiful aqua (blue-green) glow that looks like thin neon lighting. This high-brightness version uses the latest tec...

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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.

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