maxi77
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No problems, and I agree those at £5 are excellent value. though choosing the right replacement LED lamp can be even cheaper. I pay around £1 for my 12V lamps the mains GU10s cost a bit more
LED interior lights
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No problems, and I agree those at £5 are excellent value. though choosing the right replacement LED lamp can be even cheaper. I pay around £1 for my 12V lamps the mains GU10s cost a bit more
ghostlymoron
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I'm still dithering over these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SEAFLO-12...tEquipment_Accessories_SM&hash=item58b0db6c90 they're the same as the ones that The Snail recommended. But not knowing anything about the illuminating capacity of LEDs, I don't want to buy something too dim/bright. I've only got a 19' boat so don't want a great deal of light but is 18 lumens sufficient/too much?
Catamaran
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18 lumens isn't a lot at all, even for a small boat... Less than a 5w normal 12v bulb. Maybe OK for a bunk light...
I know these aren't the shape you're after, but I bought a few of these and they are a bargain IMHO... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FRILIGHT-...6140?pt=UK_Light_Fittings&hash=item2ed40f451c
I fitted them all with warm white LED G4 bulbs (off ebay, less than a quid each) and they look and work great. The quality isn't fantastic (however certainly on a par with many I've seen at 5-10 times the cost in various chandleries), but for the price (£4 + postage is fixed at £6 no matter how many you order), I can replace them every couple of years. They've been in the boat for a while now and are showing no sign of deterioration. A spot of WD40 in the switch keeps them clicking away nicely and they look great in situ and throw off a nice light on the boat they are on... Wouldn't fit them to a brand new Oyster, but they are fine for what they are on! (Which is nothing fancy!)
I know these aren't the shape you're after, but I bought a few of these and they are a bargain IMHO... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FRILIGHT-...6140?pt=UK_Light_Fittings&hash=item2ed40f451c
I fitted them all with warm white LED G4 bulbs (off ebay, less than a quid each) and they look and work great. The quality isn't fantastic (however certainly on a par with many I've seen at 5-10 times the cost in various chandleries), but for the price (£4 + postage is fixed at £6 no matter how many you order), I can replace them every couple of years. They've been in the boat for a while now and are showing no sign of deterioration. A spot of WD40 in the switch keeps them clicking away nicely and they look great in situ and throw off a nice light on the boat they are on... Wouldn't fit them to a brand new Oyster, but they are fine for what they are on! (Which is nothing fancy!)
ghostlymoron
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I've ordered some of these http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/VWP-onlinestore/lighting/interior.php Ref: INT22. £8.80 each
Slightly bigger than I wanted but they should light up Cobblers like a Christmas tree.
Slightly bigger than I wanted but they should light up Cobblers like a Christmas tree.
pmagowan
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I use stick on AA powered led lights which last 2 seasons or more. They cost about £2 per pack and give good light but then I use candles and lamps for my general lighting and only need the leds for over the galley and side table.
ghostlymoron
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Where do you get G4 bulbs for less than a quid?
ghostlymoron
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I've installed one of these and tested it last night. It illuminated the cabin (on my 19 footer) just fine. So now I have 2 spares. The quality is fine for my boat but they are not 'boaty ' looking so i wouldn't put them on an Oyster .