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ron_dittmer
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May 21, 2014

Swapping 12" Fluorescent Bulbs For LED Equivalents

Our 2007 rig is equipped with 12V fluorescent light fixtures throughout. I think the fluorescent bulbs are 12v-12"-8 Watt-T5-400 Lum, but will need to confirm. I was thinking of replacing Just The B...
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tenbear
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May 22, 2014
Here is what I did. Clicky.

I think if you frost the lens it would diffuse the light and somewhat hide the individual LEDs somewhat, and the price is substantially less than buying LED tubes.

I only frosted the ends of the lens to hide the wires. I sanded the inside of the lens with sandpaper. Worked ok.

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