10W LED G4 halogen - need tiny bulbs.
Couldn't find the answer to this exact question with search. My rig has a couple dozen in ceiling halogen puck fixtures like this: We have both 4 1/2" and 3" pucks. I bought some tower LEDs th...
Forum Discussion
joebedford wrote:Gdetrailer wrote:Yes, that's an ultimate option but it begs the question - how does the light pattern compare to a halogen that uses the reflector?
Keep in mind, the LED module will no longer use or need the reflector, so cutting or modifying the reflector IS an option..
Also, do you think the pins are soft enough to take a bend without breaking? If I could put a couple of 45s in the pins, it would give me all the room I need?
LEDs have about 140 degree angle of light, incadescent bulbs on the other hand have 360 degree of light around the bulb.. Hence the need for a reflector with a incadescent bulb..
LEDs since they do not radiate light on the backside really will not be making use of the reflector..
As far as light pattern goes, don't notice anything different unless you look at the light fixture (and you really don't want to look directly at these LEDs or you WILL have some eye persistence dots)..
The pins are stiff but if you use fine/small needle nose pliers at the base of the LED circuit board you can bend them without taking a chance of breaking the pins..
The pins ARE surface soldered to the back of the circuit board so you could carefully unsolder the pins and reposition /bend the pins until you get a good fit.
The same brand I gave the link to also has these available in a center pin configuration where the pins are centered on the back of the circuit board.. But If you went that route you would need to use some heat shrink tubing to cover the pins to prevent shorting out on the reflector.
