Replacing old bulbs with LED "bulbs"

[Kinsale373]

I replaced every lamp in my Bene 373. 4 years ago. Cost around £ 200 at the time I think. Cut power usage in lights to 10% of original . No worries leaving on Anchor Light all night ! I went for the more expensive units from Boatlamps UK . I haven't had to replace one yet, no problems. I think that these have some RF suppression built in and this is important for Radio Interference. I think also that they have a smoothing circuit to deal with spikes on the 12V supply.
Go for it ,

Kinsale 373

 

[salar]

When I did the refit I replaced all lamps with LEDs but made sure they were marine compatible to avoid VHF interference. They do fail though, and a replacement means a whole new unit not a bulb change. So dar I have had to replace a nav light after 7 years, everything else has been fine.

 

[ghostlymoron]

I’ve replaced all the light bulbs in the boat with LEDs, mainly sourced from eBay. The voltage question hasn't troubled them at all. Some of the early ones from about 9 years ago were of questionable quality and only lasted a few months but the latest ones, purchased about 5 years ago, are all still working fine. Nor do I get any noticeable radio interference from them.
Having had cold white LEDs, the light they give is excellent for working in, so I have them in the galley area. They’re not nice for general,lighting, so the rest of the LEDs are warm white, which gives a “nicer” light.
Navigation lights. My stern and anchor lights are cold white bulbs in standard fittings. My port and starboard lights are integrated units with LEDs embedded in them. I think they’re made by Hella. Steaming light and deck light as both still incandescent must get round to replacing them.

You don't need to replace the steaming light for energy saving reasons as you will be 'steaming' and therefore generating via the alternator when the light is on.

 

[lynallbel]

If you have odd lights or odd fittings, the led cob panels are the way to go.

5-Pack White 48 SMD COB LED T10 12V Car-Interior Panel Lights Dome Lamp Adapter | eBay

 

[duncan99210]

You don't need to replace the steaming light for energy saving reasons as you will be 'steaming' and therefore generating via the alternator when the light is on.

Thats the reason I haven’t bothered to do anything about it.....

 

[mattonthesea]

My cheap LED cabin lights from China are still good after 3 years but I have been unable to find a good replacement for the red chart table light (BA9s) the LED ones I bought are too dim to be any use and I have been unable to find a red filament bulb. I would be interested if anyone has solved this problem with an LED or has a source of red filament bulbs.

I use a short section of LED strip lights over the galley and chart desk for the red lights. Works well although they will probably need replacing in a few years time.

this sort of thing led lighting strip | eBay

 

[MJWB]

Also try Bedazzled Protected LED Lights 10-30v ideal for 12V 24v environments - supply 12-30v bulbs. Very good service.

Many thanks