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Naio
Explorer II
May 10, 2017

What makes a light fixture 12v DC vs. 120v AC?

Looking at the paucity of choices in 12v fixtures for my new van build, I am wondering if I can repurpose 120v fixtures. What is the difference? Just the bulb? I cannot see why the electrons wo...
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MrWizard
Moderator
May 19, 2017
FL use less energy for the same amount of light output as incadescent

but LEDS use even less power

my 'gripe' with FL is the cost of replacement tubes

i was replacing at least (2) a year , IIRC the 15w tubes are about $9 each and the 9w tubes cost even more
thats why i went LED, and happy i did

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