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Whales:
Im looking to provide my father with some better workbench lighting.  I want to try something better than the cheap LED strips I'm used to. 

Can anyone recommend some entry-point (or otherwise worthwhile) high-CRI led strips?  Does the slightly-less-cheap stuff on eBay that claims to be high CRI actually deliver, or should it be avoided entirely?  I notice a distinct lack of specs and model numbers.

Scale: 2-5m of strip, budget $100.  I'd prefer to buy multiple types so I can compare them.  PSU is outside scope, I can handle that bit.

I've never tried anything high-CRI, so I'm happy with anything that's a noticeable improvement.  If this experiment doesn't pan out I'll probably go for a chain of traditional lightbulb sockets holding halogens, but this isn't as convenient in the long term (replacements, etc).
A Hellene:
V-TAC High Lumen LED Strip (EAN code: 3800157610094):



Characteristics:
SMD 5730 LED Strip, 120 LED/m, 12VDC, 1.5A/m, 150lm/W, 3000lm/m flux, CRI>95, 8mm width, 3000/4500/6000°K color temperature, color stability < 6, >20 000 hrs lifespan, retail price ~€45 per 5m roll.

Not sure, though, if it can be purchased outside of Europe...

-George
SteveyG:
V-TAC is generally rubbish, we've seen 75%+ failure rates on most of the panel lights and GU10 lamps. Hope you have better luck with the tape :)
A Hellene:
I have not installed it yet, so, I cannot have an opinion on the V-TAC brand reliability.

Thanks for that piece of information, though.

-George
Psi:
I still liked Yuji as a company, but just to be fair they are not 100% reliable either.
I had 2x 50W Yuji 5600k emitters die due to bond wire failure within a year.
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