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LED lights for motorhome

  • 07-06-2010 11:14pm
    #1
    martyc5674
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,520 ✭✭✭


    Hi,
    Would like to convert a few of the lights in my motorhome with LED ones to save the battery.
    Is there a website where i can see different adaptors etc for these?
    Cheers,
    Marty


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  • #2
    vinniem
    Registered Users Posts: 355 ✭✭vinniem


    Hi Marty, you could try Maplin electronics they have several stores around the country and can buy on-line also. Also Ebay has a huge selection of 12 V led lights.


  • #3
    SeamusG97
    Closed Accounts Posts: 384 ✭✭SeamusG97


    I got a bunch of cheap stick-on battery powered LED lights for inside the cupboards, over beds etc. Wouldn't be powerful enough for the living area though, and the light is a bit harsh. Three AAA batteries each cost nearly as much as the lights themselves but they ought to last for a long time.


  • #4
    paddyp
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,927 ✭✭✭paddyp


    When buying leds bear in mind that the fantastically long life span quoted is when the led is attached to a bloody great heatsink and running very cool.

    The leds in base adapters have no such heatsinking other than the contacts you plug them into and have a much shorter life span. So don't be conned into spending big bucks on them.

    If you want a warm white you'll get much less light output for the same number of watts. The bright leds are at the blue end of the spectrum and I find them very unpleasant. Try changing your computer monitor to 3700k 4000k etc to get an idea.

    Its hard to beat a flourescent tube with an electronic ballast, I can highly recommend the philips pl bulbs 3000k is a good compromise between 2700k which is a bit too yellow for reading and 3500k which can be a bit harsh for a relaxing glass of wine.


  • #5
    dfbemt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,398 ✭✭✭dfbemt


    Take a look at this site.

    Even if you don't buy from them you will get plenty of info

    http://www.ledbulbs4u.co.uk/

    Happy camping


  • #6
    jinghong
    Registered Users Posts: 141 ✭✭jinghong


    These are the ones I bought along with these adapters
    Not the cheapest on the market, but nice warm light. I have 2 light sockets in most light fittings, but have taken the second bulb out. Bright enough without

    AP mentioned flourescent. Would'nt like that pale flickering light personally


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  • #7
    martyc5674
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,520 ✭✭✭martyc5674


    Guys,
    Got the 15 led of this guy here,in "warm white"
    http://www.futureled.ie/G4.html
    hes in ireland...delivery was super quick...the bulb fits perfect in my fittings and draws hardly any current(doesnt register in the vans ammeter!!)
    Light off it is great and is comparable with the 10W halogens that are currently installed...ill be buying a few more.
    Marty


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