v8geoff
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Yoyodyne
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After 5 years of no rev counter I got a new alternator! I might treat myself to some extra lighting now.
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I think you will be very disappointed. Those SMD 3535 LEDs really don't pump out much in the way of lumens (light) and the tint will be horrid blue with very poor CRI. In short, a good 55w halogen is likely to **** all over them.
Not saying LEDs can't work well as they can. Very well in fact. But there is huge variation in the types of LEDs available and their performance.
Not saying LEDs can't work well as they can. Very well in fact. But there is huge variation in the types of LEDs available and their performance.
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+1.
I presume they are to replace H3 type bulbs. If so, be prepared for them not to fit into the lamp housing; they require more room to fit properly and then they might be in the wrong position to focus in the reflector.
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I'm afraid you wasted your cash, make good daytime running lights but that's about all.
v8geoff
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Ahh no should off bought some higher watt normal bulbs then
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Or buy purpose made LED spotlights, you will not believe the light output of a 20 watt LED lamp. LED lamps for converting existing units are coming and there are some around if you search.
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Yep just tried won't fit in spot lights think I save up for proper light bar
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Read the small print, it's actually 7.5watt
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i made the mistake of getting that crap. the side lights on my rangie classic turned out be brighter, even my single led wilko's garden special solar lights turn'd out to be brighterRead the small print, it's actually 7.5watt
I had them. they fitted fine and in daylight looked a crisp white light. then it got dark and there was naff all light being projected. the led bulbs for the brakes and sidelights are good and show a good amount of light. also don't pull as much power so you have spare power to put elsewhere. or you can leave your sidelights on and not have to worry so much about having a flat battery. perfect for problems on the roadside at night
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Even the light bars etc can turn out to be crap/over rated.
May state the watted the LED is capable of, (ie a 2.5W led x 100 = a 250W light bar. )
In reality, even a reputable brand will run the LEDs at about 80% max power for longevity so best case is (2.5wx0.8) x 100 = 200 ACTUAL watts.
Many cheaper uinits use factory seconds for the LEDs, whcih may only be capable of 1.5W, so your down to 150W...
this is a good vid.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_fVXfaFSlw
in this case a 10W unit is actually 4W.
May state the watted the LED is capable of, (ie a 2.5W led x 100 = a 250W light bar. )
In reality, even a reputable brand will run the LEDs at about 80% max power for longevity so best case is (2.5wx0.8) x 100 = 200 ACTUAL watts.
Many cheaper uinits use factory seconds for the LEDs, whcih may only be capable of 1.5W, so your down to 150W...
this is a good vid.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_fVXfaFSlw
in this case a 10W unit is actually 4W.
