LED lighting (1 Viewer)

[GJH]

Having been impressed by the effect of the LED lights within the van I did a Google search for 240 volt LEDs with a view to trying some in the house.

I found this article which suggests that the directional nature of LEDs makes them unsuitable for lighting large areas without further development.

It would seem that, at the moment, development is far enough advanced to serve the (relatively limited) application of use of LEDs in MHs, caravans etc but not far enough to make it practical within buildings at an economic price. Looks like it will come though.

Graham

 

[American Dream]

I changed mine purely to extend the running time from my leisure batteries.

Yes they are very directional unless you buy the ones with the side mounted leds as well.

I do miss the lovely warm glow of the incandescents though.

Even the "warm" effect leds dont seem to be able to match that.

 

[GJH]

(snip)I do miss the lovely warm glow of the incandescents though.

Even the "warm" effect leds dont seem to be able to match that.

Funny how different things suit different people isn't it. Last Sunday, having changed the one bulb, we compared the light from the (cool white) LED to the tungsten bulb for reading a paperback. Under the LED the page appeared similar to as in daylight whilst the tungsten bulb gives a much yellower light so we preferred the LED.

Be boring if we were all the same though wouldn't it

Graham

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[pappajohn]

Hi papa these ones:LED Bulbs | homewatt | Led, Bulbs, White, Warm, Product

Olley

they're the ones olley, old technology.

not as bright as the flat disc type.:Sad:

 

[olley]

they're the ones olley, old technology.

not as bright as the flat disc type.:Sad:

Bl**dy marvellous, only bought them 2 months ago, out of date already. oh:

Olley

 

[pappajohn]

Bl**dy marvellous, only bought them 2 months ago, out of date already. oh:

Olley

it may be the 240v ones are only made that way....must have a built-in transformer though.

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[lesleyjean]

I bought some of these lights at the Exeter show about 2 months ago. Spent about £50 on them.

Went into the van this morning and the front ceiling lights were not working.

Changed the fuse thinking it was the fuse, but no it was not the fuse. Took the cover off the light and found the pins had broke and the bulb just fell out. Looks like the solder is extremely weak as 2 of mine had broken in situ. All I can think of it must be vehicle vibration when driving.

I suppose I may be able to solder them back together, but I just put the old bulbs back in.

Anyone else got the same problem or am I just unlucky.

Lesley

 

[pappajohn]

not had a problem Lesley.....
just done nearly 1000miles around scotland last weekend including the cart track around loch lomond where you cant hear yourself think for rattles.
all still intact and working.

 

[derekfaeberwick]

I bought 4 of these and stuck them up with 2 sided tape. Brilliant lights for £2.84. 3 AA batteries last for ages and save your leisure batteries for other things. Think they only come in white but my vans ceiling is white anyway and they look just fine. :thumb:

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[GJH]

I bought 4 of these and stuck them up with 2 sided tape. Brilliant lights for £2.84. 3 AA batteries last for ages and save your leisure batteries for other things. Think they only come in white but my vans ceiling is white anyway and they look just fine. :thumb:

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We have had some similar to those for about a year. Found them OK for general lighting but not so good for reading as the light level tends to fade a bit during use. That's why we bought the bulbs for the eyeball fittings.

If they suit what you want though then I agree that they are well worth the money.

Graham

 

[derekfaeberwick]

We have had some similar to those for about a year. Found them OK for general lighting but not so good for reading as the light level tends to fade a bit during use. That's why we bought the bulbs for the eyeball fittings.

If they suit what you want though then I agree that they are well worth the money.

Graham

I use the small 3 l.e.d. ones for reading. They fit nicely behind the pelmets in my van. The big ones are great flood lights.:thumb:

 

[pappajohn]

i use simular ones in the darker cupboards, 3 leds per light and 2 AA batteries. push the light to turn on, push again to turn off.....very useful.:thumb:

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