Forum Discussion
marquette
Apr 14, 2015Explorer
I have used a variety of style LED bulbs. There are many things to consider besides bulb base style. If your light fixture is designed for a bulb that shines in a 360 degree pattern you need a bulb of that type to get the use of the reflector built into the fixture, The flat panel lights will give a more one direction light. They generate enough heat so as to not stay stuck to the reflector and will fall down against the lens and lose all the light dispersal the lens provides. The light color is different. Bright white is a flat white but the brightest. Warm white is closer in color to incandescent light but will not be as bright. Blue white is more of an accent white than a practical living white. The number of LED's on a particular bulb doesn't always mean brighter. The type of LED and if it has a lens (the little clear plastic bump on top of the Led)will effect light output. If you see LED bulbs with flat LED's on the sides and Led's with lenses on the end of the bulb those are generally focused bulbs for back-up lights, tail or turn lights. They will work in a adjustable reading light over a bed or chair. Assuming you are looking at a online supplier like Ebay buy from a USA supplier. The bulbs will still be the same off shore stuff but you will generally get your bulbs in a reasonable time. Even though you probably need 15-20 bulbs to convert your TT start by buying a couple of pairs, one pair in warm white and 1 pair in bright white to see what you like. Look to buy from a supplier that also has bulk packs so if you decide that is the bulb you want you will be able to get the 15-20 you need at a reasonable price. I have one cargo trailer with 6 double fixtures down the center that I have 2 bright white LED bulbs in each fixture. My wife calls it stadium lighting because it is so bright. The fish house has directed lights so I can see to tie a hook. I am currently testing different LED bulbs for our TT to find a color and brightness my wife likes. Apparently stadium lighting is out. Your power savings will be worth the trouble to make the switch. I can run my cargo trailer lights about 15 hrs on a UBG 1290 battery,
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