LED comparrison
I know that Candlepower is outdated but could you tell me how much THIS lights up inside a camper compared to an 1157? Thanks
Forum Discussion
tenbear wrote:Don't feel like you're the only guy that's confused with LED configurations. The market for LED lighting, now, is like trying to find the correct replacement spark coil for a 1910 Ford (in 1910). There are too many packaging and output differences for anyone to make a decision on what is going to work best by looking at specifications.westend wrote:
LED packaging
The 2835 LED chip has just about the same footprint as a 3528 but can take a lot more current, hence, more light output.
I stand corrected. :S
Live and learn. Thanks for the correction.
BTW, I know you've contributed a lot to the Forum about LED lighting and to that, thank you!
It was asked if the number of SMD's can be used as an indicator of lumens. Yes, roughly, if the same SMD's are compared. Even the same count of alike SMD's may not be identical for application if using lenses or fixtures with a reflector, like reading lights.
As has been mentioned in other threads about LED replacements, it's wise to buy a few from different vendors in different configurations and compare attributes before buying the total quantity needed. I've found that what doesn't work in one area is a good fit for another so even the minimal cost isn't wasted.
