Will these work for led lights?

What am I missing here? Based on the comments on this thread I bought (Ebay) 10 X Cool White 48-SMD Panel Dome Map Interior Light Lamps + BA15S 1156 Adapter. The adaptor and the panels provide good light - BUT - they generate a lot of heat. They seem hotter than the incandescent 1156 originally supplied in my "pancake" ceiling lights. The LED panels got so hot the 3M sticky back on the back of the panel curled up like a potato chip. I don't want to be a nervous nellie but the potential for combustion concerns me. I thought an advantage of LEDs were that they did not generate as much heat as incandescent. So...what am I missing? Thanks.

DB2

The import LEDs usually have a crappy version of 3M tape on them and a few of mine fell. Some silicone adhesive on the back of the panel will resolve that issue. Also keep in mind that the LEDs are polarity sensitive so if the light doesn't work, flip the connector around. I also had some where the contact wires were not pulled thru the adapter far enough or the wires were not in the slot to make a good connection...easy fixes, just don't assume you have a bad LED off the bat.

kirkl wrote:
How do those panel LED's attach to anything in the light fixture since they just connect with a cable to another cable that goes into the socket?

Peel off 3M tape backing. When you stick them on something you better have it in the right place, because there ain't no getting it back off.

How do those panel LED's attach to anything in the light fixture since they just connect with a cable to another cable that goes into the socket?

X3, I found 10 of the 48 lights on ebay for $23. Got natural white, and they are brighter than the incandesent bulbs I had originally. Boondocked for 4 days-worked very well.

Thanks for the info guys.

kirkl wrote:
i ordered the wrong lights for my rv, didn't check style first. Would these lights work to replace my existing 921 model bulbs

http://www.ebay.com/itm/20X-Warm-White-T10-921-194-RV-Trailer-42-SMD-12V-Backup-Reverse-LED-Lights-Bulbs-/261485199274

Thanks

Keep in mind you have to hold them with a finger and thumb to push them in. That alone loosen the led's which disconnect them from the circuit.

What 352 suggested, I believe is a much better choice.

tvman44 wrote:
I replaced all of the 921 bulbs in our 5er with these 48 SM LED panels about 2 years ago and still love them. :)

x2 I used some 36 SMDs in the bed ares so the lighting isn't so bright at night but still a great upgrade.

I replaced all of the 921 bulbs in our 5er with these 48 SM LED panels about 2 years ago and still love them. :)