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Post by mobiltec on Jan 30, 2015 12:57:59 GMT -8
Imho they're not super bright. But they're safer than the originals. Also just my opinion is most people hate LED's because the white is usually really bright and a odd color, nit a soft/warm white like a incandescent bulb. In the last year or so they've come leaps and bounds and the sift white is much better than it use to be. I have switched all my builds in both my house and trailer to LED's, I think they work great and don't produce any heat, so there is no danger of scorching the lamp shades! Stock photo taken off the net from one of the reissues!  I think I would rather have the white part of the globe down. |
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Post by Teachndad on Jan 31, 2015 5:53:09 GMT -8
Hey Shweetie,  Thanks for posting that image and the adding the new info about changes in bulb design for LED's. Am I missing something, or in this particular image, isn't the amount of light quite dim? Just seems to me, that there is more light given off by the white domed celling lights? If they can make a LED light that mimics the traditional incandescent bulb, then you can sign me up. As time goes on with Andy's restoration, I am starting to think about exchanging or converting the gas lamp to electric. I still don't like the initial lighting of a mantle inside a trailer and if I am going to keep the gas lamp, I don't think I want it just to be cosmetic, but operational. Cheers Rod |
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Post by mobiltec on Jan 31, 2015 6:04:15 GMT -8
Hey Shweetie, Thanks for posting that image and the adding the new info about changes in bulb design for LED's. Am I missing something, or in this particular image, isn't the amount of light quite dim? Just seems to me, that there is more light given off by the white domed celling lights? If they can make a LED light that mimics the traditional incandescent bulb, then you can sign me up. As time goes on with Andy's restoration, I am starting to think about exchanging or converting the gas lamp to electric. I still don't like the initial lighting of a mantle inside a trailer and if I am going to keep the gas lamp, I don't think I want it just to be cosmetic, but operational. Cheers Rod Rod I think you missed my post above. It looks as though these lamps have both types of bulbs in them. Old style edison and LED and it can be switched to either or both. |
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Post by Teachndad on Jan 31, 2015 6:16:49 GMT -8
Hey Larry, My wife gets all upset with me when I mix topics.  My reference to going LED was in reference to all lights in the trailer, not just the electric light you highlight in this thread. Sorry about the confusion and thank you for posting to clarify. Cheers Rod |
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Post by mobiltec on Jan 31, 2015 21:10:59 GMT -8
Ya I wasn't sure if you got that part or not. Took me looking again to find out myself.
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Post by goshawks on Feb 2, 2015 9:09:43 GMT -8
That is the biggest issue with LED light--brightness. There are some LEDs that are advertised to be the equivalent of a 100 watt incandescent, they are rated at 1200-1300 lumens. Now then LEDs do not have a standard, and there are reports that they are not what they are advertised. Also many people are fooled in thinking 12v LEDS are a simple replacement in 120 fixture with 120 going through it. At $20-30 a bulb for 12v LED it's an expensive mistake. You can you the same wiring and E26 120 type screw in base BUT they must be wired to your 12v system.
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