flourescent light replacement
what led strips to replace 18" fluorescent bulbs. warm or cool white and what size,and how many led's ? also how many lumens are to much. would warm white be preferable in bedroom and cool white in k...
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We replaced all but one of our fluorescent bulbs in our motorhome with these from marinebeam.com a couple of years ago and ZERO problems with any of them. They are expensive, but I figured if they can handle 24V, then will not have any issue with our 12V systems. We got the natural white.
The pins on the outside can be rotated 90*, so for the fixture outside of the closet I have the bulb nearest the closet directing it's light towards the closet which helps brighten the entire closet area. Since this is in the hallway, there is still PLENTY of light to illuminate the hallway.
You do have to rewire the fixture to bypass the ballast circuitry. (I replaced the bulbs as the ballasts were failing, so I didn't do them all at once.) The instructions to do so are included. If you've ever done any type of wiring, it's pretty easy to follow. There is a video on the website as well.
The one fixture I didn't replace with these bulbs I put an LED strip in which can change color via several patterns or by way of a remote control. This light was in the bedroom so we can adjust it for some "mood lighting". ;)
RayChez, PLENTY of light with these babies. I like it very bright when I'm trying to work and these are brighter than the original fluorescent tubes.
I'm sure there are cheaper units, but I'm not sure if you'll find any better.
~Rick
The pins on the outside can be rotated 90*, so for the fixture outside of the closet I have the bulb nearest the closet directing it's light towards the closet which helps brighten the entire closet area. Since this is in the hallway, there is still PLENTY of light to illuminate the hallway.
You do have to rewire the fixture to bypass the ballast circuitry. (I replaced the bulbs as the ballasts were failing, so I didn't do them all at once.) The instructions to do so are included. If you've ever done any type of wiring, it's pretty easy to follow. There is a video on the website as well.
The one fixture I didn't replace with these bulbs I put an LED strip in which can change color via several patterns or by way of a remote control. This light was in the bedroom so we can adjust it for some "mood lighting". ;)
RayChez, PLENTY of light with these babies. I like it very bright when I'm trying to work and these are brighter than the original fluorescent tubes.
I'm sure there are cheaper units, but I'm not sure if you'll find any better.
~Rick
