can lights be replaced if they burn out
772282
Simple answer, meant respectfully: if you have to ask, then probably not unless you have a friend who is technically inclined.. But the loss of 1 or 2 leds wouldn't really matter. More than a few failures, and it would probably be best to replace the whole unit.
772283
This Illuminator has around 200 LED's. If you have never replaced an LED you need equipment, like tiny soldering tip, tiny tools, and the ability to work in small areas. I have one of these illuminators. If all LED's were blown by something like lightning or power problems, I would not attempt a rebuild. If just half a dozen have blown, you will not notice the difference in lighting, so would not work on them. I frequently change out the colored LED in computer fans ( most lit ones use 4 LEDs ). I buy the colored ones from Amazon, but do not remember the cost, which means I did not scream about the high price, which I often do. They are fairly cheap, as I remember. Never have worked with Infrared LED, just visible light models. This illuminator requires 850 nanometer, which I have no idea of cost. Just check Amazon. They have a 10-pack of 850 nm units for $ 2.56. Be sure to read the customer comment. My engineering experience with LED's occurred when the LED just came to market. Not much has changed except a very large price drop in the last 50 years. Not all LEDs are the same circular size. I have to watch that when changing colors on computer equipment, like the colored fans. Oh, when working with soldered-in like these, you do need a motor operated vaccuum pump to quickly 'suck' the solder out just as it goes liquid. Those hand operated units, like the "solder sucker" are too cumbersome to get into that circuit board. I built my solder sucker about 30 years ago, for I do a lot of unsoldering on really small parts. Must admit I have never taken my illuminator apart to see how it is put together. If I had around 25 or so of the LED's shot, would probably order a new one, take the faulty unit apart to study the construction, then save all the LED's for the next time. The LEDs I have used from Amazon have been quite hearty, ie never broke one, nor melted one. I should tell you to forget fixing the unit, HOWEVER if it were mine, I gotta fix it. Good Luck
1657629
I would love to buy anyone's that has stopped working somehow. I've bought 2 and my lights keep going out. I'm looking to cannibalize another to get my lights working again. I NEED my lights to work. It seems so simple inside, seems like a repair person could fix it easy enough. I could fix mine but I don't feel like learning to solder.
807432
No they are not replaceable bulbs. when the bulb goes you need to replace the whole fixture. We love them, as they are equivalent to our 50 watt system which we replaced with these. We used the same timer and wiring. I highly recommend them if you are replacing your old lights with LED.. they use a fraction of the power and should last a very long time. Hope this helps!
1895278
As long as the lights are working on it, it shouldn't need replacing. We kept our last ones for years. Just replaced them for updated ones.
485038
I just got them this year, nothing burned out yet. I wouldn't think so as each light is kind of on its own cord.
591646
Hi Milton, LED lighting can be replaced when sent to the repair center. It isn't user replacable. -Vincent
1051805
We only have (and saw) the white lights. Don't think you can even replace a bulb if one burns out - the whole strip was only $20 and we've certainly already got our monies worth - the lights are awesome and really enhance viewing. good luck!
1270697
They are LEDs so not not user replaceable. But they will probably outlast the lamp itself.
157168
Yes the lights are irreplaceable. They plug in just like regular back up bulbs and unplug easily when they need replaced or you can replace them with a regular back up light bulb.
546795
Yes... You can change battery but eventually the lights will burn out... They are made of hard plastic and can be washed..
1026839
With LED's there is no direct way to replace them, unless you wanted to take the circuit board apart. If these lights are less than 1 year old, they should be covered by warranty.
1938577
No idea. We bought an extra box of lights, and will replace them with new ones when they now longer work.
1982185
I have not had to replace any of the bulbs. I should think an electrical/lighting supply house can provide new bulbs. That said, it has been my experience, each time a lamp goes out it is the result of a wire shorting to ground. The wires are routed from the electrical driver to the bulb through the bulb mounting plate. The holes are very small. It seems these wires are particularly vulnerable to chafing and abrasion.
83495
I don't think so! We've had a couple burn out after six months; one almost started a fire. You have to replace the whole light, not just a bulb.
1724923
I would ask the seller. These are LED lights so they can't just be replaced. If its new the unit may be bad. Sorry
37000
Yes you can replace these bulbs...you may need to go to an actual electrical/lighting type hardware store or possibly automotive. Just be sure to get the clear ones (bottom) or the blue tinted ones (top) whichever is burned out. Not using the same color bulb might effect the light output in wonky ways. :)
2094598
No. I would not rely on the lights to replace any lights. However the lights do look good as an accent light in the room. Better with other over head lights that do most of the work for the room.