Ah thanks for that, will buy the LEDs from Simon then.
Can anyone recommend good types of solder paste and flux that are available in the uk?
This may be a dumb question, and if so I apologize; but what do you do with “25 Triple/Quads”?
Why have so many?
Please excuse my obvious ignorance, but I am trying to learn. What is a “quad mule”?
Because I’m an Addict :confounded:
A “mule” is any light that does not have a reflector nor an optic for the led’s. Pure floodlight.
an example.
Well, you said it. Far from me to argue.
Thank you for a straight forward answer that is easily understood.
Much of this terminology is beyond my understanding until explained.
If I might ask, what brand lights are those in your picture?? I like the look of them.
[quote=JenkinsMatti]
quad means 4 leds
mule mean there is no reflector, and no TiR optic, just the bare led(s), protected only by a flat glass lens
the mule beam is unrestricted, and diffuses a very wide beam of light:
mule on left: (my mule has only one LED)
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mule on left:
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mule on left:
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mule on right:
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mule beam:
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Thank you for the information.
Parts are all ordered for my build now 
still need to get a few tools and some solder paste at some point but the parts will take a while to arrive from china
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Thank you for the reply and the pictures for illustration. The pictures really help in visualizing the explanation.