Name: GL 8018 PRIME LED Module
Brand: Glowfy
SKU: GF-PRIME-8018-WW-12V
Availability: InStock

Question 1

What is the GL8018 best used for?

Accepted Answer

The GL8018 is designed for standard-depth channel letters (typically 50–100 mm return depth) and sign boxes where high lumen output and a wide 160° beam are the priority. Its 80 mm elongated body provides exceptional surface coverage per module position, reducing total module count and installation time compared with shorter modules.

Question 2

What is the difference between the Warm White 3000K and Cool White 6500K variants?

Accepted Answer

Warm White 3000K produces a rich, amber-tinted white light suited to hospitality, luxury retail, restaurants and heritage brand exteriors. Cool White 6500K produces a crisp, blue-tinted white more suitable for corporate, retail and high-visibility public-facing signage. Both variants are identical in all other specifications: 1.5 W, 145 lm, 160°, IP65.

Question 3

How does the GL8018 compare to the GL K8 PRO?

Accepted Answer

Both are 12 V modules targeting standard channel letter depths. The GL K8 PRO uses a Philips 2835 chip and delivers 120 lm at 1.2 W with IP68 submersion protection; the GL8018 uses an SMD 2835 chip delivering 145 lm at 1.5 W with IP65 protection. Choose the GL K8 PRO where IP68 rating is required (submersion or washdown environments); choose the GL8018 where maximum lumen output is the priority and IP65 is sufficient.

Question 4

How many modules can I wire in a single run?

Accepted Answer

At 12 V DC we recommend a maximum of 20 modules per series run (30 W total) to keep voltage drop within acceptable limits. For larger signs, use multiple parallel circuits from the power supply rather than extending a single run beyond 20 modules.

Question 5

What power supply size do I need?

Accepted Answer

Multiply the module count by 1.5 W, then divide by 0.8 to allow a 20% safety margin. For 20 modules: 20 × 1.5 = 30 W ÷ 0.8 = 38 W minimum. A 40 W or 60 W 12 V constant voltage driver is the appropriate choice. For 10 modules: 15 W ÷ 0.8 = 19 W minimum — a 20 W or 30 W driver.

Question 6

Is IP65 sufficient for outdoor UK signage?

Accepted Answer

Yes — IP65 protects against dust ingress and water jets from any direction, covering the vast majority of UK outdoor channel letter and fascia sign installations. For applications involving temporary immersion (e.g. ground-level signs in flood-risk areas or high-pressure jet washing), consider our IP67 GL4612 or IP68 GL K8 PRO modules instead.

Question 7

Can the GL8018 be used in a sign box or light box as well as channel letters?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The 160° wide beam and 145 lm output make the GL8018 equally suitable for sign boxes and back-lit light box panels. Space modules at 80–120 mm pitch depending on the panel depth for even face illumination without hotspots.

Question 8

Does the GL8018 carry a warranty?

Accepted Answer

Yes — 3 years from date of purchase when installed in accordance with Glowfy's technical guidelines and powered from a compliant 12 V DC constant voltage driver. Warranty covers manufacturing defects and premature lumen depreciation below L70 within the warranty period.

Quantity	Unit Price	Tier
1–19← your tier	£12.50	Retail
20–99	£10.99	Trade
100–499	£9.99	Pro
500+	£8.49	Wholesale

LED Chip	2835
LED Type	SMD 2835
Input Voltage	DC 12V
Power Consumption	1.5W per module
Luminous Flux	145 lm per module
Beam Angle	160°
Colour Temperature	Warm White 3000K
IP Rating	IP65
Operating Temperature	-20°C to +50°C
Module Size	80 × 18 mm
Mounting Hole	Ø3.5 mm
Wire	22AWG
Warranty	3 Years
Certifications	CE, RoHS

Glowfy PRIME LED Module

Professional 160° Wide-Beam LED Module for Channel Letters

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Up to 5-Year Warranty

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