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LED's
SMD | Bayonet, Cartridge & Screw Base | Strips | Connectors |
A Light Emitting Diode (LED) is now the preferred technology for illumination. LEDs consume less power, do not heat up and produce a stronger light while lasting much longer.
Most of our products are Plug-n-Play with the resistor integrated into the assembly. The individual C5 and SMD LEDs need voltage & current control. C5 packages include resistors for use with 9-19v DC.
For conversion from incandescent lamps/bulbs, we have introduced a variety of LEDs. E5 and C5 are designed to replace older bulbs. The Strips, which are also Plug-n-Play, use SMD type LEDs, the C5, E5, W5, W3's are glass dome type. Dome types produce a narrow directional forward illumination. SMD's produce a wider angle of illumination.
Explore, and as we say, experimentation is the first step to your dreams.
Be creative and submit your pictures and "how-you-did-it" notes for submission to the Gallery section. We welcome such submissions, information about interesting and creative uses our items have been put to, in modelling and model railroading.
Notes:
For AC & DCC users: To
use our strips with AC power as in Maerklin, or in situations where you
would like them to light up in forward and backward movement
(positive/negative polarity change), we suggest you feed the power via
a rectifier to neutralize the flickering or polarity change. ACW (see below) wire connector that has a
built-in rectifier, is our suggestion. But you may also add a mini
rectifier that can also be
ordered via our Elektrizmos section.
Lionel Users: Please see
items E10, L2S, L1T & L3
Technical: Our LED Support
section
provides additional information on most of the items here. For
Resistors, Rectifiers etc. please visit the Elektrizmos
section.
LEDs with wires: LEDs are polarity sensitive. Wires
presoldered with our LEDs, connectors etc., such as W3 or W5, follow
this standard rule. Black wire is
Negative (-)
and Colored
wire is Positive
(+).
C5 - Cartridge BaseUse as replacement in Locomotives, Turnouts, Vehicles, Trackside Accessories & other locations. 5mm dia. LEDs, without built in resistor. Similar mount as Marklin 600100 (5mm dia. base). Resistors supplied with LEDs and included in price.
Normal use with 3-3.5v, and with upto 19v with resistor supplied.
Offers flexibility in installation with both polarities available as needed. See CR types for opposite/reversed polarity
C5=Normal Polarity: Center Bottom Terminal Positive & Casing Negative.
For opposite polarity, see item CR5 below.
Our Support section
provides additional information.
C5 LEDs are Available in Packets of 2 Each in Following Clear
Colors:
| C5WH: White - Price:
$1.50 per pkt.
|
C5AM: Amber - Price: $1.50 per
pkt.
|
| C5WW: Warm White - Price: $1.50
per pkt.
|
C5RD: Red - Price: $1.50 per
pkt.
|
| C5YE: Yellow - Price: $1.50 per
pkt.
|
C5GR: Green - Price: $1.50 per
pkt.
|
Same as C5, but with Reverse Polarity: Center Bottom Terminal is Negative & Casing Positive. Similar to Maerklin 600100. Use as replacement in Locomotives, or where reverse polarity version of C5 is required. Comes without built in resistor similar to C5. Resistors supplied with LEDs and included in price.
CR5 LEDs are Available in Packets of 2 Each in Following Clear
Colors:
| CR5WH: White - Price: $1.50 per
pkt.
|
CR5WW: Warm White - Price: $1.50
per pkt.
|
E5 - Screw BaseAssembled with resistor in the body. Plug-n-Play - Use as replacement in Turnouts, Vehicles, Trackside Accessories & other locations. 5mm dia. LEDs, with built in resistor. Fits E5.5 (5.5mm dia.) sockets or other similar mounts.
Designed for use for 12v-19v.
Our Support section
provides additional information.
E5 LEDs are Available in Packets of 2 Each in Following Clear
Colors:
| E5WH: White - Price: $1.50 per
pkt.
|
E5AM: Amber - Price:
$1.50 per
pkt.
|
| E5WW: Warm White - Price: $1.50
per pkt.
|
E5RD: Red - Price: $1.50 per
pkt.
|
| E5YE: Yellow - Price: $1.50 per
pkt.
|
E5GR: Green - Price: $1.50 per
pkt.
|
Physical
Comparison
of E5 and E10 LED Sizes:
E5 have a base
of 5.5mm diameter and E10 have a base of 10mm diameter.Note: These are not sold as a pack of 3. This picture is just to demonstrate the difference in sizes of the three types.
Click Picture for a larger view .
E10
Dome LEDsIdeal Replacement for Incandescent Bulbs/Lamps in
Lionel Switches and Controllers (e.g. 0-22 & 5133)
and other locations where the same base can fit.
Note: The length is longer than traditional bulbs due to the shape & size of the LED.
Fits in the same sockets as Lionel Bulbs:
#432, #1447 & #1449
Dimensions:
Bottom Tip to Top: 28mm ( 1-1/8 inch)
Base Diameter: 9mm ( 5/16 inch ) E10 Base
Use much less power and stay cool to touch !
No more melted switch covers. You don't need the covers. The dome shape has the same look as the covers. Remove the old covers and bulbs and Just Screw these in !!!!!
Resistor built inside. Rectifier inside for compatibility to work with opposite polarity or AC.
E10 Dome LEDs are Available in Packets of 2 Each in Following
Colors:
E10-WH: White (Milky/Frosted) - Price: $2.50 per pkt.
E10-RD: Red (Clear) - Price: $2.50 per pkt.
E10-GR: Green (Clear) - Price: $2.50 per pkt.
L2S Flat Top
LEDsIdeal Replacement for Incandescent Bulbs/Lamps in
Lionel Switches and Controllers (e.g. 0-22 & 5133)
with Screw Mounts for insertion under Dome shaped Covers or for Loco / Passenger car lights.
Fits in the same sockets as Lionel Bulbs:
#432, #1447 & #1449
Dimensions:
Bottom Tip to Top: 25mm ( 15/16 inch)
Base Diameter: 9mm ( 5/16 inch ) E10 Base
No more melted switch covers. Just Plug in !!!!! Use much less power and stay cool to touch !
Resistor built inside. Rectifier inside for compatibility to work with opposite polarity or AC.
L2S Flat Top LEDs are Available in Packets of 2 Each in Following
Colors:
L2S-WH: White (Milky/Frosted) - Price: $2.50 per pkt.
L2S-RD: Red (Clear) - Price: $2.50 per pkt.
L2S-GR: Green (Clear) - Price: $2.50 per pkt.
L1T Flat Top
LEDsIdeal Replacement for Incandescent Bulbs/Lamps in
Lionel Switches and Controllers (e.g. 0-22 & 5133)
with Bayonet Mounts for insertion under Dome shaped Covers . These can be used under the covers.
Fits in the same sockets as Lionel Bulbs:
#53, #363 & #1445
Dimensions:
Bottom Tip to Top: 25mm ( 15/16 inch)
Base Diameter: 9mm ( 5/16 inch ) BA9S Base
Use much less power and stay cool to touch ! No more melted switch covers. Just Plug in !!!!!
Resistor built inside. Rectifier inside for compatibility to work with opposite polarity or AC.
L1T Flat Top LEDs are Available in Packets of 2 Each in Following
Colors:
L1T-WH: White (Milky/Frosted) - Price: $2.50 per pkt.
L1T-RD: Red (Clear) - Price: $2.50 per pkt.
L1T-GR: Green (Clear) - Price: $2.50 per pkt.
L3 Round Dome Top LEDsIdeal Replacement for Incandescent Bulbs/Lamps for
Lionel Switches and Controllers (e.g. 0-22 & 5133) and other locations where the same base with Bayonet mounts can fit.
Note: The length is longer than traditional bulbs due to the shape & size of the LED.
Fits in the same sockets as Lionel Bulbs:
#53, #363 & #1445
Dimensions:
Bottom Tip to Top: 28mm ( 1-1/8 inch )
Base Diameter: 9mm ( 5/16 inch ) BA9S Base
Use much less power and stay cool to touch !
No more melted switch covers. You don't need the covers. The dome shape has the same look as the covers. Remove the old covers and bulbs and Just Plug in !!!!!
Resistor built inside. Rectifier inside for compatibility to work with opposite polarity or AC.
L3 Dome LEDs are Available in Packets of 2 Each in Following
Colors:
L3-WH: White (Milky/Frosted) - Price: $2.50 per pkt.
L3-RD: Red (Clear) - Price: $2.50 per pkt.
L3-GR: Green (Clear) - Price: $2.50 per pkt.
W3 - 3mm Round Dome TopLED Wired with Resistor. Plug-n-Play - ready to use in buildings, in lamp posts, as signal lamps, in turnouts, inside vehicles, trackside, tunnels & other creative locations. 3 mm dia.
Power: 12v DC to 19v DC | Max. Forward Current: 60mA (Reduce if possible for voltage above 12v) | Max, Normal Current: 40mA | Max. Reverse Voltage: 10v.
Our Support section
provides additional information.
W3 LEDs are Available in Packets of 2 Each in Following Clear
Colors:
| W3WH: White - Price: $1.50 per pkt. | W3AM: Amber - Price: $1.50 per pkt. |
| W3WW: Warm White - Price: $1.50 per pkt. | W3RD: Red - Price: $1.50 per pkt. |
| W3YE: Yellow - Price: $1.50 per pkt. | W3GR: Green - Price: $1.50 per pkt. |
W3 LEDs are also Available in Packets of 2 Each in Following Milky Color(s):
| W3WH-M:
Milky White - Price: $2.00 per pkt.
|
W3WW-M: Milky Warm
White -
Price: $2.00 per pkt.
|
W5 - 5mm Round Dome TopLED Wired with Resistor. Plug-n-Play - ready to use in buildings, vehicles, trackside & other creative locations. 5mm dia. Each with built in resistor & 20 cm wire leads ready to connect to 12v-19v DC.
Power: 12v-19v DC | Max. Forward Current: 60mA (Reduce if possible for voltage above 12v) | Max, Normal Current: 40mA | Max. Reverse Voltage: 10v.
Our Support section
provides additional information.
W5 LEDs are Available in Packets of 2 Each in Following Clear
Colors:
| W5WH: White - Price:
$1.50 per
pkt.
|
W5AM: Amber - Price: $1.50 per
pkt.
|
| W5WW: Warm White - Price: $1.50
per pkt.
|
W5RD: Red - Price: $1.50 per
pkt.
|
| W5YE: Yellow - Price: $1.50 per
pkt.
|
W5GR: Green - Price: $1.50 per pkt. |
SMD-3528 LEDsSMD (Surface Mount) LEDs individually prepared for your convenience with 18in. (50cm) long wire leads pre-soldered to each. As they have a wider angle of illumination, they are great for installation in a variety of locations in your layout, cars, stations, inside buildings, behind windows or in signals. Long wire leads allow wiring through the baseboard without any joints to worry about.
Save on soldering time and trouble!.
(Other models being introduced shortly.)
Voltage requirement varies from 1.9 to 3+ Volts depending on the color. SMD Type 3528, please check out our Support section for diemnsions.
SMD LEDs are Available in Packets of 2 Each in Following Clear
Colors:
SMD3528-WH: White - Price: $2.00 per pkt.
SMD3528-WW: Warm White - Price: $2.00 per pkt.
SMD3528-YE: Yellow - Price: $2.00 per pkt.
S5 - 5v Lighting Strip
5v version of SMD Lighting Strip for passenger cars. "Plug-n-Play" for use with 3-6v DC. Provides full strength illumination at 5-6v. Lower intensity at 3-4.9v. For 6v to 19v, we suggest using S12 strips. Dimensions and other characteristics, same as S12 (see below). Connector wire 10cm/4 in. long. Works with AC, but can also be used with a rectifier, built into the ACW (below) connector wire.
Our Support section provides additional information including their connectivity options for all strips, SMD Type etc.
S5 SMD LED Strips are Available Singly in Following LED
Colors:
S5WH: White - Price: $3.50 Each
S5WW: Warm White - Price: $3.50 Each
S5YE: Yellow - Price: $3.50 Each
S12 - 12v
Lighting Strip (Previously Item S-10)SMD Lighting Strip for passenger cars. "Plug-n-Play" for use with 6v-19v DC and will work without any additional circuitry. Lower than 12v will deliver slightly lower intensity of illumination. Reduce current for voltages higher than 18v for use upto 27v. by adding our 5R180 Resistor. See these in our "Elektrizmos" Section.
Used as is, in Marklin AC, and by our customers with DC/DCC as well. However, many prefer to use with ACW (see below). Our wire connector that has a built in mini-rectifier. That converts the power to DC. Connect two strips for longer passenger cars. Connect more for other uses such as background lighting, long stretches as platform lighting or illumination undel the layout table.
Strips can also be cut in half for adjustment to total length required or for shorter lengths for example for a Caboose/Guard Van. Half the strip (5cm/2 in.) will work just as normally as a complete one. Visit our Gallery section for ideas.
Our Support section provides additional information including their connectivity options, SMD Type etc.
Please also see the longer version - S50 - below.
Picture shows two strips with two connector wires included. Sold
singly with wire leads and connectors.
Length: 10cm / 4 in ( 10.75 incl. connectors). Width: 8mm (0.32 in).
Designed Power: 12v (See our Notes). Max. Forward Current: 60mA (Reduce
for voltages higher than 12v) | Max. Normal
Current: 40mA | Max. Reverse Voltage: 10v
S12 SMD LED Strips are Available Singly in Following LED Colors:
S12WH: White - Price: $3.50 Each
S12WW: Warm White - Price: $3.50 Each
S12YE: Yellow - Price: $3.50 Each
S12K - 12v Lighting Strip KitS12 Lighting Strip Kit for passenger cars. As a Kit, it offers additional flexibility in installation.
Use Rectifier/s to Connect to a 12v AC feed.
Or:
Use Diodes to block incorrect polarity feed in a dual strip installation. Do work with voltages from 9v to 18v. Lower than 12v will deliver lower intensity of illumination. Reduce current at higher voltages than 12v. One strip to operate when power is of one polarity. The other for reverse polarity.
Strips can also be cut in half for shorter lengths for example for a Caboose. Half the strip (5cm/2 in.) will work just as normally as the complete one. Visit our Gallery section for ideas.
Our Support section provides additional information including their connectivity options and other tips, including SMD Type etc..
Each item/kit ordered
contains:
2 Pcs: S12 (10cm) 12v SMD LED Strips
2 Pcs: R1 Mini Rectfiers for AC
2 Pcs: 1N4148 Diodes
2 Pcs: Wire with Connectors
S12 SMD LED Strip Kits are Available in Following LED Colors:
S12KWH: White - Price: $11.00 Each
S12KWW: Warm White - Price: $11.00 Each
S12KYE: Yellow - Price: $11.00 Each
Same as S12, but Long Length SMD Lighting Strip. Has different connectors. Cuttable, Plug-n-Play designed for use with 12v DC and will work without any additional circuitry. Do work with voltages from 9v up to 18v. Lower than 12v will deliver lower intensity of illumination. Reduce current for voltages higher than 12v. Use these to light station platforms, inside buildings etc. Cut pieces operate as independent strips, still Plug-n-Play.
Length: 50cm / 19 in | Width: 8mm (0.32 in) | Power: 12v | Max. Forward Current: 60mA | Max. Normal Current: 40mA | Max. Reverse Voltage: 10v. Uses SMD Type 3528.
Shipping Note: Shipping of this item mey not be combined with other items, due to its size and shape, but shipping calculation includes shipping for this item.
S50 SMD LED Strips are Available Singly in Following LED Colors:
S50WH: White - Price: $15.00 Each
S50WW: Warm White - Price: $15.00 Each
S50YE: Yellow - Price: $15.00 Each
S50BL: Blue - Price: $15.00 Each
S50RD: Red - Price: $15.00 Each
Fx - 12v Flexible Lighting StripDesigned for 12vDC. Does work with voltages from 9v up to 18v. Power supply lower than 12v will deliver lower intensity of illumination. (Cut to Length as needed. Similar to S50). Power: As in S50 (Our Support section provides additional information).
Installation: Comes with Adhesive Backing
Maximum Continuous Length Available in one piece: 5 Mtrs (Approx 5 yds.) | Width: 8mm (0.32 in) | Cuttable in 2 inch / 5cm lengths only. SMD Type 3528.
Flexible SMD LED Strips are Available in Following LED Colors
(Each 2in/5cm length is counted as one item)
| FXWH: White - Price: $2.00 per
item
|
FXWW: Warm White - $2.00 per item |
| FXYE: Yellow - Price: $2.00 per item | FXBL: Blue - Price: $2.00 per item |
ACW - Strip Wire Connector with RectifierWire Connectors for S12/S5 Lighting Strips, with in-line Rectifier. Use with S12/S5 Lighting Strips directly. Colored wire is positive. Only one needed if two or more strips connected or powered from the same feed. Highly recommended for digital systems.
Our Support section
provides additional information on where and how to use ACW.
For individual rectifiers, see our "Elektrizmos"
section.
ACW - Strip Wire Connector with Rectifier is Available Singly
ACW - Price: $1.00 Each
Strip End Connectors are Available as Pairs
Connectors - Price: $0.75 per pair.