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74vette
Explorer
Nov 16, 2014

Norcold frig light question

I have a Norcold model N821L frig that the inside light bracket is broken. The clip that hold the GE 214-2 bulb is broken. I have two questions, can I replace the factory light with a led light and is there a switch that turns the light on when the door is open, or is the light on all the time. If possible, I would hard wire an LED light to replace the broken bracket.

Thanks,

7 Replies

  • IAMICHABOD's avatar
    IAMICHABOD
    Explorer III
    Nov 17, 2014
    Changed mine out to a LED like This One

    Panel slips snugly in plastic lens and when you open that door you better have your sunglasses on

    Nothing hides in there ever again !!
  • Chris_Bryant's avatar
    Chris_Bryant
    Explorer II
    Nov 17, 2014
    If you use blue LEDs you can get an imagined 10 degree drop in interior temps :)
  • KJINTF's avatar
    KJINTF
    Explorer
    Nov 17, 2014
    Changed mine to an LED
    Same, or maybe bit more light output
    VASTLY reduced heat output - see no need to add extra heat to the frig
    Put your finger on the incandescent bulb after 30 seconds of being on
    Ebay has the LED for about a $1.00 each
  • Chris_Bryant's avatar
    Chris_Bryant
    Explorer II
    Nov 17, 2014
    On that model the switch is a magnetic reed switch, with a magnet in the door, and the switch is in the control panel. The light is actually controlled by the main circuit board, though.
  • skipnchar's avatar
    skipnchar
    Explorer
    Nov 17, 2014
    MOST do have a switch that turns the light off with the door closed.
  • newman_fulltime's avatar
    newman_fulltime
    Explorer II
    Nov 16, 2014
    get the new bracket dont worry about a led how much is it really on that part is like 1o bucks or less

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