Changing florescent to l e d that look like florescent
I would like to get some information on changing the florescent lights in my monaco, to the led florescent any body do this or know about it
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- Nice job and pictures
- I purchased some LED lamps on eBay like these:
G4 Reading Light 525-Lumen 15 SMD 5630 LED Warm White Bulb Lamp 12V 24V
I gutted the fixtures and mounted four lamps in each. Cost was about $5.50 for each fixture. The light output was slightly less than the fluorescent. The fluorescent fixtures each draw 2.3 amps. After the LED upgrade they draw 0.7 amps. Just add more lamps if you want more light.
- I used M4 LED bulbs. I removed the ballasts and altered the wiring according to their detailed instructions and am very happy with the result. A little more expensive than strips but it was easy and works well. JMHO
- I have put five 48 SDM 5050 warm white led panels in mine when the ballast stops working. This only decreases the amps by 1/2 while changing the halogen ceiling lights to led is 1/10th. My 32 halogen ceiling lights drew 32 amps and with leds it's 4 amps. I have found the 5050 chips run the coolest. If you have the 3 light fixture in the kitchen, drill small holes diffuser under the switches so you can turn various ones on/off as needed to save power.
Many are using the led strip lights BUT unlike the panels I'm have problems with the strips having chips stop working and getting dim over time...less than 1,000 hours. The 5M strip I added under my awning has lost 25% of it's chips in less than 400 hours but at less than $10 it's easy to replace now that I put a plug in the wiring.
