10 Watt High Power LED - Blue

Super bright high power 10W (watt) blue led! The uses for these are truly unlimited.

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SKU
10WATTLEDBLUE
Color
Blue
Size
10 Watt Power LED
$8.50

Description / 10 Watt High Power LED - Blue

The 10 Watt High Power Blue High Power LED delivers significantly more output than standard 20mA indicator LEDs — built for applications where brightness matters: flashlight builds, grow lights, reef aquarium fixtures, stage lighting, and DIY fishing lights.

Blue/royal blue wavelength is critical for reef aquarium coral growth (zooxanthellae photosynthesis) and drives dramatic coral fluorescence.

Type10 Watt High Power
Forward Voltage9.00-11.00v
Brightness200-300 lm (Lumens)
Viewing Angle140 Degrees
Drive Current700-1000mA (.7-1A)
Power10 Watt

Mounting: Requires a substantial heatsink and active cooling (fan) for continuous operation. Thermal management is critical at 10W — without adequate heatsinking, the LED will overheat and fail rapidly.

Common applications

  • Primary: DIY flashlight builds (BudgetLightForum, CandlePowerForums), reef aquarium lighting (royal blue 450–460nm drives coral growth and fluorescence — Reef2Reef community), UV curing setup accent
  • DIY flashlight modification: Replace or upgrade the emitter in Convoy S2+, Emisar D4V2, Noctigon, Maglite, and P60 drop-in hosts. The flashlight modding community (BudgetLightForum, CandlePowerForums, r/flashlight) is the largest buyer of individual high-power star LEDs.
  • Stage and theatrical lighting: Build RGBW par cans and spot fixtures with individually driven color channels. DMX-controllable with constant-current drivers.
  • Machine vision and inspection: High-power illumination for camera inspection systems, UV fluorescence inspection, and industrial quality control.

Power and thermal management

At 10W, thermal management is critical. This LED requires a substantial aluminum heatsink and active cooling (fan) for continuous operation — without adequate heatsinking it will overheat and fail rapidly. Use thermal paste between the LED and heatsink. Use a constant-current LED driver (Meanwell LDD series, BuckPuck) rather than a simple resistor — constant-current drivers maintain consistent brightness and prevent thermal runaway.

Pair with

  • Power supplies — constant-current LED drivers (Meanwell LDD recommended)
  • TIR optics / reflectors — focus or spread the beam for your application (60° for flood, 15° for throw)
  • Aluminum heatsink + thermal paste — essential for continuous operation

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. At 10W, a substantial aluminum heatsink with active cooling (fan) is essential for any sustained operation. Use thermal paste between the LED and heatsink. Without adequate heatsinking, the LED will overheat and fail.
You can, but a constant-current driver (like the Meanwell LDD series) is strongly recommended for multi-LED arrays. It maintains consistent brightness and prevents thermal runaway. If using a resistor, calculate for the full drive current and use a resistor rated for at least 2x the dissipated wattage.
Higher wattage means more light output but also more heat and higher current requirements. 1W is suitable for small flashlights and accent lighting. 3W is the sweet spot for DIY flashlights, grow light arrays, and reef fixtures. 10W is for flood lights, projector builds, and high-output applications requiring substantial heatsinking.

DC power recommended: LEDs are designed for DC. Running on AC will cause flickering and reduce lifespan. If you're using a low-voltage AC source — such as a model railroad transformer output or DCC track voltage — convert it to DC first with a bridge rectifier.

Sold individually (1 LED per quantity ordered).

Specifications are sourced from manufacturer data and may be updated without notice. While we work to keep product information accurate, always verify critical parameters against the manufacturer's datasheet for production designs. Found an error or discrepancy? Let us know — we genuinely appreciate the correction.

More Information

Size 10 Watt Power LED
Color Blue
Luminosity/Brightness 200-300 lm (Lumens)
Forward Voltage 9.00-11.00v
Current 700-1000mA (.7-1A)
Wavelength 460-465nm
Viewing Angle 140 Degrees
Mount Style Surface / Custom Mount
Lens Color Clear / Other
LED Brightness Class Super/Ultra/Extreme
Documentation Link Documentation: 10 Watt High Power Blue LED Datasheet / Specifications

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