Are there ways to increase the lifespan of an EL panel?
Avoid high humidity and high heat during operation of an EL panel. This will increase its useful lifespan. Certain dyes in the phosphor material are sensitive to UV, therefore, when using in applications where exposure to sunlight is possible, it is recommended that a UV-blocking film laminate be used. Additionally, animated/flashing panels last longer than always on configurations. When an EL light is utilized in the flashing mode, its working lifespan is doubled. If, for example, the EL light is sequenced by a 5-way sequencer, each light is on only once every five cycles, thereby extending the lifespan five-fold. Over time the brightness of the light will gradually decay as the efficiency of the phosphorescence declines. The presence of moisture accelerates this decline. In order to protect against the detrimental effects of moisture, the phosphors are microencapsulated and the entire structure is film laminated. Film laminating also provides durability, protecting the image and circ
