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YT:
--- Quote from: darwyne on September 04, 2014, 08:36:29 ---How's the quality of the China made LEDs? Been thinking of buying on ebay but I'm still skeptical if it's worth my money.
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Quality is good, as long as you stick to 1 basic rule, only order if it lists as Cree or Epistar. There are plenty of really cheap bars, and that's what they are, CHEAP.
I slipped up on the last 30" I ordered, it was ok, but just ok. I punted it out at cost and re ordered a Cree. The Cree was £40 more than the cheapy, but the higher quality is worth the extra, and at £112 it's still cheap for a Cree. I've just been hooked by customs for full rate duties but should still be sensible money. TBH, I'd stick with Cree.
One other thing to look for is DHL shipping. DHL clear customs in transit, so will save a LOT of customs delay, and more likely it will go through at the marked lower value. If it's on China post, parcel force pick it up UK side, then hand it to customs, that can take 9 days. They then send a letter asking for FULL purchase details & proof of cost. Once you send that back they start clearance. Once cleared, parcel force will send another letter with the amount if duties due, once that's paid they'll deliver the item. DHL will have all this done and at your door in 5-6 days.
YT:
The new 30" Cree arrived, much higher build quality and light output. :)
Thats now 90" x 450w and 51,500 lumens on the bars.
hrh_dave:
Hi YT
Are you going to do another video...
Dave
YT:
Yeah, I'm just tryin to get my act together to get out after dark. I've just spent 2 months in bed after a combination of things, so hopefully ill get out soon with the GoPro.
If I'm honest, I don't know if the latest bar will be noticeable, as there's already a stupid amount of light from the bars. :)
YT:
Took a quick trip to a local byway yesterday. Wasn't what you'd call dark, but it got a lot brighter.
Quick vid.
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ang8nsicJHM&feature=youtu.be
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