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How to tell red LED from white, tip inside

us Offline FolderBeholder

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How to tell red LED from white, tip inside
on: May 23, 2018, 12:18:16 AM
You all most likely know this and I've missed the thread in my search, but I'm always wondering if something is red or white LED.  If there isn't a battery the sellers aren't able to tell me.
So I photographed the fronts and there's a distinct difference, white clear one on the left is the red LED.


So take your guess on which one is the red LED of these two:

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If you guessed the one on the right, you're right!  Clear is red and yellowish is the white LED.
Rest in peace ColoSwiss, you will always be remembered.


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Re: How to tell red LED from white, tip inside
Reply #1 on: May 23, 2018, 02:44:25 AM
You all most likely know this and I've missed the thread in my search, but I'm always wondering if something is red or white LED.  If there isn't a battery the sellers aren't able to tell me.
So I photographed the fronts and there's a distinct difference, white clear one on the left is the red LED.


So take your guess on which one is the red LED of these two:

If you guessed the one on the right, you're right!  Clear is red and yellowish is the white LED.

Good info FB! :like: :tu: :tu:

I would have guessed wrong :think:


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Re: How to tell red LED from white, tip inside
Reply #2 on: May 23, 2018, 05:38:35 AM
Good info FB! :like: :tu: :tu:
I would have guessed wrong :think:
It seemed like clear should be white to me too, but it's the yellow LED that throws white light, who knew :think:.
Rest in peace ColoSwiss, you will always be remembered.


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Re: How to tell red LED from white, tip inside
Reply #3 on: May 23, 2018, 09:01:15 AM
Clever!


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Re: How to tell red LED from white, tip inside
Reply #4 on: May 23, 2018, 10:19:34 AM
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