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Vlad The Impaler

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Looking to change all interior bulbs on my apache to 12v.Anyone done this and if so what kind of bulbs did you use and where from.Managed to get to bulbs in little swivel spots but struggling getting into strip lights any clues?



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We've not had to change ours yet, but what I have noticed is that there's a fair bit of heat comes through to the cupboards above them.......... I left a Galaxy in one and it got quite soft before I noticed it:Doh:

It didn't stop me eating it though:RollEyes:
Margaret
 

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most of the lights are already 12v but many people choose to use led bulbs. the strip lights can be sourced to be a direct replacement or you can rewire them using led strips

all easily sourced from ebay or more expensive from aten lighting etc

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Hi Steve,
pop the outer covers off then measure and buy from ebay, put back in the same as they came out just dont force the things as the space is tight.
I had to replace about 5 in mine when i bought it plus two spots !
 

pvw10

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Looking to change all interior bulbs on my apache to 12v.Anyone done this and if so what kind of bulbs did you use and where from.Managed to get to bulbs in little swivel spots but struggling getting into strip lights any clues?



Steve.

All the strip lights should be 12v already ?

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f6c 1 fingered typing does take a long time,however it would possibly be Quicker if it wasn't stuck somewhere else !!!!!!!!:Eeek::Eeek::Eeek:
 
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Maybee 1 deserve 1 finger:ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO:
Just read back and forgot to say want to swap 12v for led
Well spotted Big one you were on the right scent.:thumb:
 

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if your strip lights have a cover/defuser then these are ideal

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i fitted these in my RV to replace the 12v tubes...simply removed the tubes and cut off the feed wires then connected them to the new strips.

the old lights were twin tube and 2.2amps each light...there are 9 of 'em, nearly 20amps in total :Eeek:

now i run them all for a COUPLE of amps (only one strip in each lamp at the moment)
 
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jonandshell

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Ebay is cheapest for LEDs. The ones marketed at MHs by some suppliers carry a MH-sized price premium!:Angry:

We bought 10 G4 warm white LEDs for £14 incl postage! They are now 2yrs old and still work!:thumb:
 

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