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Synergistic LED's How long do they last ???

On another thread, Ted from Synergistic said the LED used in the Active shielding can last up to 75,000 hours.

With the mini couplers being powered on continously that would mean they would last a little over 8 years.

The active shielding with the LED's that Synergistic uses has been around for a while.
Questions:
1. So, Active shield owners has your LED's lasted that long ?
2. If not , how long has yours lasted?
3. If you had to replace your LED's, how much did it cost?
4. Is ther anyway to replace the LED by the owner?
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leica_man
153 posts
 
Ozzy- On another thread, Ted from Synergistic said the LED used in the Active shielding can last up to 75,000 hours.

Ted_D- When used in the Active Shielding circuit they are operating under ideal circumstances and should last 75,000 hours or more before needing to be replaced.

Question:
How does "should last 75,000 hours or more" become "should last up to 75,000 hours?"

Just curious.
bjesien
1,290 posts
 
I hope they don't last long. I'm thinking of putting some black tape over them. The cables are great but why do I need blue light radiating all over the place? On a positive note LED's use almost no electricity.
joeyboynj
621 posts
 
Ozzy, I had an active shield fail. Synergistic promptly replaced the shield for free and I have not had trouble since. Contact them and ask your question. I'm sure Eliott or Ted will be more than happy to answer your question on cost.
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ozzy OP
7,466 posts
 
Leica man . I am familiar with Teds posting, he actually said he has a set that have lasted 50,000 hours , but said they should last for 70,000.
So , I would like to hear from Synergistic Active Shield owners as to there actual experience.

Bjesien , The LED's are the Active Shielding, once the blue light goes out, so does the active shielding.
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