LED interior lighting for older TC
I searched here and searched other forums and found some conflicting info on incandescent 1141 to GRV Ba15s LED direct bulb replacement lighting. Most of the info is years old, with few recent posts. ...
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I have been playing with the LEDs in my 1988 TC for over 7 or 8 years. I replaced all of my exterior clearance lights lights and added a LED Stop / Turn / Tail Light bar. None have failed yet.
I replaced all ten interior LEDs with the Plate Style LED Lights from a different manufacturer that the one in the link. The key is the 10-30-volts. None have failed. At the time I bought my plates, they were about $10 each and the Single Contact Round 1156/1141 base were about $28 each.
I always leave at least one or two lights on in my TC, even when in storage. Not one Plate has failed in several use.
Eventually I experimented with some $1 Ebay plate style lights. The longest time the lasted was about 5 days. They definitely got hot. I left them on for 24/7. They did not make the 7.
I am testing some of these 10X Cool White 1156 BA15S 27-SMD 5050 LED Light bulbs Backup Reverse 7506 1141. About $15 for a pkg of 10. The description says they are 12-volt, not 10-30-volt. I have had one on for four weeks, 24/7. It has not failed. So far, I am impressed with this light.
I leave my TC connected to shore power with my Iota IQ4 charger on when in storage. I have solar. I get charging up to 14.6 volts This high voltage works great with the 10-30 volt LEDs, but destroys the non-regulated (12-volt) LEDs real quick. I can find no regulator in the 10 pack LEDs I recently purchased, but so far they appear to be my best buy.
I advise anyone purchasing LEDs to verify if the are 12-volt or 10-30-volt lights. in a TC, the charging system frequently goes as high as 14 volts for a long period of time. This can overheat the 12-volt light and cause a fire. The 10-30-volt lights will probably cost more, but will be safe to use.
I think this link,Lumens and Quality, is a great resource for LEDs.
Wayne
EDIT: I have a Trimetric in my TC, which allows me to see the voltage and identify how many amps I am using. As I recall, eight LEDs on use less amps than one incandescent bulb. I seldom have more than 2 or 3 lights on, so very few amps needed.
I replaced all ten interior LEDs with the Plate Style LED Lights from a different manufacturer that the one in the link. The key is the 10-30-volts. None have failed. At the time I bought my plates, they were about $10 each and the Single Contact Round 1156/1141 base were about $28 each.
I always leave at least one or two lights on in my TC, even when in storage. Not one Plate has failed in several use.
Eventually I experimented with some $1 Ebay plate style lights. The longest time the lasted was about 5 days. They definitely got hot. I left them on for 24/7. They did not make the 7.
I am testing some of these 10X Cool White 1156 BA15S 27-SMD 5050 LED Light bulbs Backup Reverse 7506 1141. About $15 for a pkg of 10. The description says they are 12-volt, not 10-30-volt. I have had one on for four weeks, 24/7. It has not failed. So far, I am impressed with this light.
I leave my TC connected to shore power with my Iota IQ4 charger on when in storage. I have solar. I get charging up to 14.6 volts This high voltage works great with the 10-30 volt LEDs, but destroys the non-regulated (12-volt) LEDs real quick. I can find no regulator in the 10 pack LEDs I recently purchased, but so far they appear to be my best buy.
I advise anyone purchasing LEDs to verify if the are 12-volt or 10-30-volt lights. in a TC, the charging system frequently goes as high as 14 volts for a long period of time. This can overheat the 12-volt light and cause a fire. The 10-30-volt lights will probably cost more, but will be safe to use.
I think this link,Lumens and Quality, is a great resource for LEDs.
Wayne
EDIT: I have a Trimetric in my TC, which allows me to see the voltage and identify how many amps I am using. As I recall, eight LEDs on use less amps than one incandescent bulb. I seldom have more than 2 or 3 lights on, so very few amps needed.
