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Stratman50th
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May 10, 2014

Light Bulbs! Why can't I identify them?

2006 Country Coach Magna 630, 42'. I'm trying to identify what type of bulb is used in the ceiling. I've looked in the manual, and even the schematics and can't find a part number. The bulb is small, marked on the side is 12v 10w 2-pin push in type. I'm not sure if they are halogen or not. I know it's just a bulb, but I'm trying to replace all of them with LED's. So I think I need to know exactly what I'm replacing so I buy the correct LED bulbs. The fixture they go in is a small round circular light approx 3" across. Frosted lens. There's approx 8-10 in each ceiling fixture. (I think it's a cosmetic cover for the bottom of the AC units also).
Thank's,
Don
  • I truly appreciate everyone's input! I'm going to head over to the big orange box and see if they have anything. I do want to replace all of them eventually. I just got the coach Friday and spent today cleaning. Those little bulbs are definitely halogen, it got hot in there. My fan in the bedroom is out I noticed, but that's for another thread. It did work the other day. I'm guessing a fuse. Just need to find which one!
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    wa8yxm
    Explorer III
    Do the LED's work with the dimmer... Depends on the LED's and on the DIMMER

    Alas, that is the best info I can give.. LED's come in different types. Some have voltage regulators, some current regulators,, Some a simple resistor, THOSE can be dimmed by most any dimmer

    Dimmers work in two ways, One is a variable resistor, it wont dim LED's unless you have a whole heaping bunch of them or.. Change the resistor part (The entire thing) others are PWM Radio Frequency Interference Makers, they work with MOST leds. but not all that well with a well designed voltage regulator type.
  • Thank you all for your responses! They have helped a great deal. I worked in the coach all day yesterday and came up with a couple more burnt out bulbs, the "wedge" type. They are in the sconces and bedroom reading lamps. So I ended going to superbrightleds.com and ordering a handful to test. If they are to my liking I will slowly replace the halogens with LED's. They are expensive, but provide the same or more light for a fraction of the electricity so help with battery life. Almost as important to me is the heat the incandescent and halogen lights put out. That will save on the AC.
    I just wanted to thank everyone who responded for the very kind assistance. If anyone is interested I'll post how these lights work out for me.
    on