I have a few of Stu's kits here to install, so if I remember to do so I will measure the resistance values of the supplied parts. I know what they *should* be, so let's see what they actually are. Maybe the supplier got a few parts mixed up -- the suckers are the size of grains of ground pepper, so..

The LEDs should NOT be burning out for years and years and years, if ever. Utterly reliable components when used within their specifications.

Cheers