surekandoo
Member
Anyone had any experience with these:http://www.searolf.com/page35a.html or similar?
LED Cabin Lights
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itspaul
Member
Have not used that company but have changed all our lights to led and very pleased with the results i used these people
http://www.ultraleds.co.uk/marine-boats-lights-c-99.html?osCsid=iet70cfvk4k3c72fcsqsa3q8u1
http://www.ultraleds.co.uk/marine-boats-lights-c-99.html?osCsid=iet70cfvk4k3c72fcsqsa3q8u1
photodog
Lord High Commander of Upper Broughton and Gunthor
Likewise... bought a bunch of these..(7) and replaced every bulb on the boat...
They are a pleasent enough colour... one bulb has lost 1 led.... but that has not made a noticable differerence... I think the key is Get a warm bulb.... get as many LED's as possible...
I think these are a bit brighter than the originals and very slightly cooler... but we are happy, and using 1/10th of the power..
They are a pleasent enough colour... one bulb has lost 1 led.... but that has not made a noticable differerence... I think the key is Get a warm bulb.... get as many LED's as possible...
I think these are a bit brighter than the originals and very slightly cooler... but we are happy, and using 1/10th of the power..
CaptainBob
Active member
We hated the ones we got. They weren't advertised as "warm" light though, so perhaps the "warm" ones are much better, We use standard filament ones now when on shore-power and a number of different paraffin ones when not. Paraffin lamps create the best atmosphere of all and use zero battery power. Little hurricane style lamps will go for 10 hours on 250ml.
SimbaDog
Active member
I've just replaced all my cabin lights with these: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140520337517&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_854wt_905 Doggies dangly bits 
RobF
Active member
I'd give a massive endorsement to Bedazzled. (no connection etc.)
Worked with me to understand my requirements and propose a solution
Worked with me to understand my requirements and propose a solution
npf1
Active member
I've just replaced almost every interior light with bulb from Searolf and got a few of the long plastic striplights too. There all warm wight and prvide a nice bright light, almost as bright and warm as the halogens they replaced. Consumption is a tenth of the bulbs they replaced. I've used the 12 and 16 LED version as I found the 9 LED versions quite a bit dimmer than the existign bulbs.
Can't comment on the longevity of the bulbs yet as they've only been fitted for a couple of weeks. But Searolf's service was impeccable: stuff arrived next day and they quickly refunded the bulbs that I didn't use.
I'm going to get some more from them next week to change the last few remiaining light to LED.
No connection other than a satisfied customer whose used them three times recently following a rcommendation of this forum.
Can't comment on the longevity of the bulbs yet as they've only been fitted for a couple of weeks. But Searolf's service was impeccable: stuff arrived next day and they quickly refunded the bulbs that I didn't use.
I'm going to get some more from them next week to change the last few remiaining light to LED.
No connection other than a satisfied customer whose used them three times recently following a rcommendation of this forum.
ctva
Well-known member
Replaced ours with 'warm' led's from Ultraleds. Really nice light and as said above avoid the 'cool' light except possibly for the chart table. One word of warning, just check that they are okay for RF interference as one lot I got from UltraLed can't be used at the same time the FM radio is on. Need to replace them this year.
BlueChip
Active member
Just replaced all our saloon downlights with http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170577365519&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
The mini reading spots in cabin corners with http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170604873469&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT (this lamp is amazing and is brighter and with a tighter beam than a 10w spot) and heads lights with http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130489997766&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
Its amazing with every light on and the boat lit up like a christmas tree we are only using 0.5A, previously was something like 10A
More than happy with the result, but do be sure to get warm white, regular white is very cold.
Look on eBay many of these lamps cost pence with free postage so you can play around andcheck them without any great expense. I would recomend Lustrum Light UK who gave me good quick service, http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/lustrumlight-uk/ but there are hundreds of similar suppliers.
The mini reading spots in cabin corners with http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170604873469&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT (this lamp is amazing and is brighter and with a tighter beam than a 10w spot) and heads lights with http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130489997766&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
Its amazing with every light on and the boat lit up like a christmas tree we are only using 0.5A, previously was something like 10A
More than happy with the result, but do be sure to get warm white, regular white is very cold.
Look on eBay many of these lamps cost pence with free postage so you can play around andcheck them without any great expense. I would recomend Lustrum Light UK who gave me good quick service, http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/lustrumlight-uk/ but there are hundreds of similar suppliers.
maxcampbell
New member
new green option
Forget LED, for really energy efficient, high energy-density fuel, try http://www.hurricanelamps.co.uk/traditional_hurricane_lamps.htm
Forget LED, for really energy efficient, high energy-density fuel, try http://www.hurricanelamps.co.uk/traditional_hurricane_lamps.htm
CaptainBob
Active member
I'm another convert. After reading this thread I bought these:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280650710319
Brilliant!
Almost as bright as the over-specced filament bulbs I had in which had started to deform the plastic cover with their heat output night after night. And almost indistinguishable light colour. They draw 182 mA at 13.4V as opposed to over an amp each for the filament ones. It's like Blackpool in here now!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280650710319
Brilliant!
Almost as bright as the over-specced filament bulbs I had in which had started to deform the plastic cover with their heat output night after night. And almost indistinguishable light colour. They draw 182 mA at 13.4V as opposed to over an amp each for the filament ones. It's like Blackpool in here now!
alteredoutlook
New member
Which replacement LED festoon bulbs?
I am seeking LEDs as well.
I have saloon lights with 2 X 10 watt Festoon (39mm) 12 volt bulbs and wish to replace them with the brightest LEDs I can find.
The simplest option is to replace each festoon bulb with either:
a) 9 led SMD 5050 chip e.g.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-pcs-39mm-9-...ighting_Lamps_Lighting_SM&hash=item3cb51025be
b) or a 16 (but a smaller led)
e.g. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Dome-16-SMD-L...489997766&po=&ps=63&clkid=8240953408174115010
c) or perhaps I should them replace with a panel of 36 leds - something like
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Light-Panel-3...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4aa947cd27
How do they compare in terms of brightness against the original 10 watt festoon?
Does anyone have approx figures for each of the Lumen output?
(nb. for other readers reference purposes a conventional filament 60 watt 240 volt bulb is meant to have around 800 lumens output).
(but I can't find any details on many lumens a 12 volt 10 watt festoon bulb produces)
Generally, is it better to have larger size LEDs or a greater number of smaller LEDs?
Can any answers ignore the cool/warm colour debate!
I am seeking LEDs as well.
I have saloon lights with 2 X 10 watt Festoon (39mm) 12 volt bulbs and wish to replace them with the brightest LEDs I can find.
The simplest option is to replace each festoon bulb with either:
a) 9 led SMD 5050 chip e.g.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-pcs-39mm-9-...ighting_Lamps_Lighting_SM&hash=item3cb51025be
b) or a 16 (but a smaller led)
e.g. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Dome-16-SMD-L...489997766&po=&ps=63&clkid=8240953408174115010
c) or perhaps I should them replace with a panel of 36 leds - something like
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Light-Panel-3...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4aa947cd27
How do they compare in terms of brightness against the original 10 watt festoon?
Does anyone have approx figures for each of the Lumen output?
(nb. for other readers reference purposes a conventional filament 60 watt 240 volt bulb is meant to have around 800 lumens output).
(but I can't find any details on many lumens a 12 volt 10 watt festoon bulb produces)
Generally, is it better to have larger size LEDs or a greater number of smaller LEDs?
Can any answers ignore the cool/warm colour debate!
roger
New member
LED 48 patch MR16 mount lamps
I have two of the warm white 48 patch lights from searolf working at home from LED drivers. They are excellent even when used from a 10ft. high ceiling.
I have two of the warm white 48 patch lights from searolf working at home from LED drivers. They are excellent even when used from a 10ft. high ceiling.
surekandoo
Member
Thanks everyone. I've decided to stick with Searolf as the lady on the phone was extremell helpful , unlike one other source who was grumpy, unhelpful and treated me like an idiot!
, unlike one other source who was grumpy, unhelpful and treated me like an idiot! 
bobgoode
Active member
Searolf are very good at the customer service...and quick. Go for the warm tone ... muc nicer and over spec the LED ie more LEDs than the data suggests, only by obne or two though.
See PBO this month.
See PBO this month.
melandnick
New member
I agree
Try these:
http://www.towsure.com/product/Mini_Hurricane_Lantern
Great for the cabin, cockpit or beach and dirt cheap.
Nick
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