CH> One question though. Do LEDs ever "burn out"? I've yet to
CH> hear of it. Anyone know the average life span?
CO>It seems to me that LED average lifespan is measured in years of
CO>operating time, not hours. I don't think either of us is going to
CO>live long enough to burn one out. Our grandkids might.
FWIW, I've seen LEDs burn out if too much current is used (trying to
make them bright), from applying AC or high reverse DC to them; and
also, from poor quality or imperfect LEDs or packages.
Great idea to make up "runway lights" with 'em. ;^)
Later.
Robert
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