LEDs Make the Big Time

LEDs have finally become a true alternative to 12v incandescent lights. We just got and have been using the new LEDs from https://www.superbri...other_bulbs.htm and they are fantastic. The light is 3600K, which means more natural light than the standard incandescent bulbs. They are about 2/3rds the brightness, but plenty bright enough for reading, even with our aged eyes.

$22 + $5 shipping, be sure to select the warm white, 3600K LEDs.

LEDs slowly fade over time - figure 3 to 5 years.

These LEDs draw about 190mA. There is a 36 LED module that draws 120mA, but it is 7000K, which means a much more blue light. We got one of those and will replace one of the higher power modules if we are planning on camping for a long period of time without a "recharge opportunity" (ie, driving to somewhere else).

And why do we love to go where most people don't - have a look at the chanterels, girole, pfiferlinge - name your language, we'll pick'em, eat'em and oh, so, enjoy them. We got them in N. CA on our last trip north (no, of course we won't tell you just where!).

Jack,
How are you securing the LED panel to the light housing?

I am also interested in knowing how they were secured. I tried silicone and duct tape, but neither lasted more than a couple of days. On the other hand, is it necessary to secure them? Mine now are resting down on the light cover but since they don't get hot, doesn't seem like that is a problem.

I got the 36 leds and they are great......cheap insurance no melted walls or fire hazzards. I also replaced the doublesided tape with a stronger 3m tape works great.....

Mine has unfortunately started this habit of only working intermittently

I have these two and the bluer ones. They work well for me. I used some double-stick tape to secure them.

Because LEDs run cool, I just let them sit on the cover. Double sticky tape seems a good solution, too.

be careful on which method you use to secure them. I used some kind of caulking/silicon not sure and it corroded the pcb which caused some of the leds to fail. All it takes is a little silicon or velcro to get it to stick. also note which direction you mount th lights. straight down is good but you can also angle the pcb to get light more where you may want it.

leds are great. im thinking about adding a small red led reading light for bed reading.

$22 +

And why do we love to go where most people don't - have a look at the chanterels, girole, pfiferlinge - name your language, we'll pick'em, eat'em and oh, so, enjoy them. We got them in N. CA on our last trip north (no, of course we won't tell you just where!).

Come up to Oregon. They're everywhere in the woods.

Bob