An interesting all-metal wall light that projects two independently shapeable washes of light vertically and horizontally.
Interesting use of COB LED strips, although that also makes them less serviceable than the ones that use traditional star type LEDs.
The eBay description of this light is:-
12W LED Wall Lights Up/Down Outdoor Indoor Lamps Sconce Waterproof Dimmable IP65
It cost £11 inclusive, shipped within the UK.
It claims to be waterproof, but that seal inside would not be easy to apply, and I reckon water would find its way in. The power supply is waterproof and the electrical connection is external to the light, but If water crept into the LED area that could cause accelerated corrosion or tracking to earth resulting in possible RCD/GFCI tripping issues, although DC leakage, so possibly not tripping and maybe even desensitising the breaker with a DC bias.
Interesting construction, but maybe a bit less hackable than similar lights.
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Interesting use of COB LED strips, although that also makes them less serviceable than the ones that use traditional star type LEDs.
The eBay description of this light is:-
12W LED Wall Lights Up/Down Outdoor Indoor Lamps Sconce Waterproof Dimmable IP65
It cost £11 inclusive, shipped within the UK.
It claims to be waterproof, but that seal inside would not be easy to apply, and I reckon water would find its way in. The power supply is waterproof and the electrical connection is external to the light, but If water crept into the LED area that could cause accelerated corrosion or tracking to earth resulting in possible RCD/GFCI tripping issues, although DC leakage, so possibly not tripping and maybe even desensitising the breaker with a DC bias.
Interesting construction, but maybe a bit less hackable than similar lights.
If you enjoy these videos you can help support the channel with a dollar for coffee, cookies and random gadgets for disassembly at:-
http://www.bigclive.com/coffee.htm
This also keeps the channel independent of YouTube's advertising algorithms allowing it to be a bit more dangerous and naughty.
No proper earth and a non-isolated supply too – brilliant combination. It even has "barn doors" to funnel the rain onto the cob. What could possibly go wrong?
Clive, you are one of the most delightful people to listen to when you're taking things to bits. Cheers
Hey Clive, got recently a 220V power supply module for DIY projects (without case). It has a dedicated ground connection on the board. Thing is, when I measured it, it has a potential of about 7V AC (no load) and a current of ~2µA flowing to ground. Still wondering if that is normal or not.
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metal case – check
non-isolated supply – check
bad earth connection – check
Hi Big man, love the channel & contents. Have been a big fan for years, so how do i get to send an item ( high quality Chinese item with the most stupid of faults ) to you for a teardown.
Kev
I have no need for this light and nowhere to put it but I might buy one anyway.
Try modify it by add some servo to control the light.
Here in italy we put this lights outside to illuminate the house number and the intercom,usually they are one beneath the other ,good quality ones are not that cheap
I’m gonna use harsh white and full harsh sodium yellow alternating between rooms just to mess with people now