Cabin lights - where to get them?

[PhilMcC]

Want to replace my old fitted lights with some that look a bit better / modern. I have checked a couple of caravanning websites which have possibilities but just want to see if anyone has a better idea?

Thanks

 

[l'escargot]

I got mine on e bay.

 

[jackho]

IKEA - 3 for a tenner or so. 12v Halogen 10w round kitchen type. Throw away the transformer !!! but double check output side is 12v.

 

[Alrob]

try screwfix
http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/cat.jsp?cId=101333&ts=75419

 

[Ocean Hound]

If they are the round brass bezel ones that have corroded, give them a light sanding and repaint with hammerite cream - good as new - change bulbs for the LCD ones If you must

 

[Malish]

ASAP supplies

 

[jonathankent]

I imagine that most chandlers will stock them... the online ones definitely do. I got mine from Marinestore, but that was 'cos I only wanted simple ones and they were the cheapest, only £7 each.

 

[ColinHuggins]

I didn't suggest a mail order swindlery expecting a barrage of abuse, but I look through the catalogues (ah, sorry, old-fashioned things, like books with pictures) then shop around. I keep going back to TCS in Southend, but there are many with a more sophisticated selection.

 

[jonathankent]

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I look through the catalogues (ah, sorry, old-fashioned things, like books with pictures) then shop around

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I do exactly the same thing, and then go and check on the net

 

[JKay]

He is OK normally !

 

[tazzle]

Have been searching around myself recently - online I've bookmarked

1. Eurobatteries - good value surface mount halogens
http://www.eurobatteries.com/sitepages/12vdownlighters.asp

2. Boatelectricals - good value stainless dome lights & berth lights
Boat Electricals

3. Marine Megastore - Good range of EC Smith lights
http://www.marinemegastore.com/category-Interior-Lights-and-LEDs-ECLINT.htm

4. GS Controls - cheapest stainless dome lights on the web but £30 min order value
http://www.gscontrols.com/index.asp?function=DISPLAYCAT&catid=11

5. VWP - cheapest baby dome lights for heads, lockers etc
http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.co.uk/VWPweb2000/lights-3/lights-3.html

 

[Salty John]

For quality and elegant design I think FriLight take some beating; other brand names to look at are Labcraft and Hella.

 

[davidpbo]

Have a look at Ultra Leds

 

[thalassa]

Fitted the IKEA 10W kitchen halogen type too. Excellent.

 

[MarkJohnson12345]

You might consider LEDs'

www.triton-marine.co.uk

Regards

Mark J

 

[castaway]

Just ordered 5 halgen cabin lights from GS Controls and a long looked for bulb holder for a nav light from Vehicle Wiring. Super price from GS Controls on the web and fantastic service over the fone ordering a 4 quid bulb holder from V/Wiring

Thanks Nick!

 

[Gunfleet]

Has it been in a long time? Halogens have the reputation of being v sensitive to over/under voltage. I wonder if that has/hasn't been your experience. I have put leds in for general lighting plus a flourescent overhead but I have a couple of places whe a halogen would be great.

 

[castaway]

I have just recieved the 5 halogen reading lights I ordered from GS Controls after reading 'Raedwald's post elsewhere on this thread.

They are really nice, compact stainless steel with a switch and swivel and £14 each. I bought 5.

I was looking at breaking up some Ikea 12v spots but quite honestly at this price why bother!

Regards Nick