Basic facts about
electroluminescent wire:
Electroluminescent wire, also
known as "el wire," "glowstring," "glowwire," or "neon string," must
have
alternating current in order to light up. Powering el wire with
batteries is done through the use of inverters,
also referred to as drivers..
EL wire inverters/drivers change the direct current from the batteries
into alternating current. Different inverters are available for
different applications, depending on the length of electroluminescent
wire and the power source be used. Some inverters / drivers have
sequencers and can power several different strands of el wire, turning
them on and off in the desired sequence. NeonString carries a variety
of drivers and sequencers. Electroluminescent wire can be soldered end
to end if necessary. El wire can be cut to a shorter length simply
using wire cutters. See our FAQ for more information, or you can
contact us directly with specific questions.
NeonString is located in the Houston, Texas area.
NeonString sells only Lytec® EL wire.