Forum: Modifications
06-13-2010, 06:15 AM
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Forum: Modifications
04-30-2010, 07:16 AM
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We have now had LED lights for the last six...
We have now had LED lights for the last six months of our traveling. We still have some incandescents however when we upgrade our Sunlight this summer all lamps will be LEDs. Their white light is...
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Forum: Modifications
11-08-2009, 06:59 PM
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Leds lamps
We are on the road and now using our LED lamps, we now have them in three fixtures. They seem to be as bright as the originals, in addition Ginny says the white output provides more contrast when...
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Forum: Modifications
08-12-2009, 04:31 PM
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Melting
The LED lamps are absolutely cool. I have put my finger on theLEDs after they've run an hour and they seem to be near room temperature after an hour of operation. This test includes both varieties...
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Forum: Modifications
08-12-2009, 06:43 AM
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Another advantage
I've been installing my solar panels. In the process I have unplugged the trailer from the 'shore AC power'.
In the process I've noticed that as the battery voltage decreases the output of the...
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Forum: Modifications
08-01-2009, 07:34 PM
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Another Test
I received my second set of LED’s today from Deal Extreme.
https://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.5834
As you’ll note below it is extremely well made, 6 bright LEDs mounted in an Aluminum...
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Forum: Modifications
07-16-2009, 07:30 PM
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Light Test
I received my bulbs from SuperBrightLEDs.com today.
I performed the following test tonight.
LED - Cool White 1156-PCB-xWHP9 White LED Lamp
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Forum: Modifications
07-14-2009, 10:42 AM
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Cool White
I bought Cool White from Superbright because they put out more Lumens then Warm White. They are in the way to me and I will post a test when they come. However people are color sensitive.
I met...
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Forum: Modifications
07-14-2009, 08:23 AM
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Forum: Modifications
07-13-2009, 02:29 PM
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Oznium Bulbs
Oznium responded to my question about the Lumen output of their bulbs.
They do not rate the Lumen output.
Norm
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Forum: Modifications
07-13-2009, 08:52 AM
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Oznium site
I went to the Oznium site and they fail to mention the number of Lumens each LED array produces. To equal an RV bulb you need around 100 Lumenns.
I've submitted a question to them about Lumen...
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Forum: Modifications
07-12-2009, 07:45 PM
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CFLs ve LEDs
Roar,
CFL's are marginally more efficient than LED's however CFLs don't fit into a trailer's 12 volt bulb sockets and require AC.
In the long term I suspect LEDs will win the battle primarily...
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Forum: Modifications
07-12-2009, 04:22 PM
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Replies: 66
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LED Bulbs
We plan to boondock more this year, particularly in Labrador. One of the primary energy drains are the lights.
A single incandescent bulb can draw 2 amps, consuming 24 watts an hour producing...
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