Budget 5700k CRI 95 100w COBs [Items in Stock]

Joshk · 2019-06-08T00:39:11.000Z

I’m tempted, but what do I need to buy to power that?

rngwn · 2019-06-08T01:08:00.000Z

Depends on how you want to power this. If you want to just power it off the mains, you just look around for the “100w led driver”. There are plenty of them over the Amazon/eBay/Aliexpress. Here’s the example (this isn’t the best quality available, but you could also search around). You might also want to pay attention to the efficiency and power factor of the drivers if electricity bill is a concern.

Chanzon’s LED driver - Amazon

On the other hand, if you want to go with a more DIY-ish route, or you want to power this off a battery, You could also buy a Buck/Boost converter (preferably with Constant Current feature) and hook it up to the Battery/DC power source. DIY perks made a video on how to wire it up. (It’s a different COBs but it’s functionally the same as this one).

Joshk · 2019-06-10T01:34:21.000Z

I’m loving the CRI data, but the 5700k color is a bit intense for home use, and a bit yellow for my photo lighting. I would love to play with one though…. hmmm

Joshk · 2019-06-13T16:50:47.000Z

It would probably make a great worklight. I’ll take one 5700K if I can find a TIR lens for it.

rngwn · 2019-06-15T09:13:09.000Z

Joshk:

It would probably make a great worklight. I’ll take one 5700K if I can find a TIR lens for it.

[Aliexpress] 20W 30W 50W AC COB LED Lens+Reflector+Silicone Ring Lamp Cover shades 90 Degree For DIY LED Grow Light/Grow Lamp/LED FloodLight

How about something like this? This thing from Aliexpress looks remotely like a TIR, but I’m not sure if it’s qualifies as one…
By the way, do you want more flood or more throw?

Joshk · 2019-06-16T02:33:26.000Z

Thanks for looking. That lens is plastic and says up to 50w. I think it may have issues at 100w. How big is the emitter area on yours? I found some glass ones for 26mm LEDs.

rngwn · 2019-06-16T02:47:36.000Z

Joshk:

Thanks for looking. That lens is plastic and says up to 50w. I think it may have issues at 100w. How big is the emitter area on yours? I found some glass ones for 26mm LEDs.

The LES of my COBs is 22*22 mm.

As far as the lens is concerned, if you are worried that you might burn out the lens with 100w cobs (and you are fine with getting 50w of light output instead of 100w), you can underpower these COBs by pairing them with a 50w driver (or drive them with half the current).

rngwn · 2019-07-17T08:17:59.000Z

bump

rngwn · 2019-08-01T11:11:47.000Z

Updated Stock:

5700k: 56/60 pcs

BlueSwordM · 2019-08-05T02:04:02.000Z

2x5700k and 3x3500k have been ordered.

Looking forward to high CRI goodness.

rngwn · 2019-08-05T12:07:10.000Z

Updated Stock:

5700k: 54/60 pcs
3500k: 14/20 pcs

rngwn · 2019-08-16T09:20:16.000Z

Shipping cost adjusted now that Post office charges less money.

For order < 5pcs:

Tracked Air Shipping is now $5.5 ($ 4.5 for SEA countries)
Untracked Shipping is now $2.25

Shipping for Order > 5pcs is free

rngwn · 2019-08-24T02:26:28.000Z

Added Express shipping service by DHL

Cost (for any amount of purchases): $25 to $45 depending on destination.

strango · 2019-10-21T11:26:02.000Z

Hi, rngwn.

Do you plan on selling less powerful high cri COBs ?

rngwn · 2019-10-21T11:40:29.000Z

Not yet, at least not in the same form factor. The major reason is that by simply sourcing 100w (the most powerful) variant, it gives buyer choices to run it at lower power settings without having to deal with too many product lineups (which I cannot financially deal with as of now). Also, once overheads (such as shipping costs) are taken into the equation, the lesser variants don’t get that much cheaper.

Aside from some tint shifts (that is can potentially be a negative thing), underdriving a more powerful LEDs will result in better efficiency and longer lifespan. As far as voltages are concerned, all variants in this form factor (except the AC ones) are to be run at the same voltage. All you need to do is to pair it with a less powerful drivers or just feed it with less current.

Joshk · 2019-10-21T11:48:27.000Z

strango:

Hi, rngwn.

Do you plan on selling less powerful high cri COBs ?

I assume you mean lower voltage? How much voltage do you have to work with? Is it batteries or wall power?

strango · 2019-10-21T12:54:28.000Z

The idea is to improve the lightening in my flat (currently ~300 LED Watt, mainly ceiling chandeliers)

I’d better opt for 5-20w COBs and maybe some led chips in 5050/5630/5730/etc size with 0.5w-3w.

100W cob is just over the top for this task imo.
“5mm LED 95+ CRI” from other rngwn’s topic does not suit as well :).

I was looking through alibaba website but finding a reliable supplier with fair HI-CRI LEDs might be a bit tricky…

I have also ordered a pack of 90+cri Samsung LH351D some time ago (thx BLF for Samsung LH351D 5000k 90CRI LED $0.74 with Free Overnight Shipping) but use it for “lazy” flashlight mods only.

Joshk · 2019-10-21T13:04:40.000Z

For lighting my house I use these LED bulbs
I measured the CRI at 93. But be careful, they are USA voltage.

strango · 2019-10-21T13:13:48.000Z

Yes, I saw your feedback here - [Review] 5700K CRI95+ COBs from user rngwn - #9 by Joshk.
But as you’ve already said they are in the USA and apply for USA voltage.

I need to find either led bulbs for 220V or suitable LED chips, preferably directly from China ( e.g. aliexpress/alibaba/taobao )

rngwn · 2019-10-21T13:17:10.000Z

IIRC, there is an Aliexpress store named MARSWALLED who sells High CRI strips.

All you need is 220v to 12v driver and a proper tubing.