Re: Reading lights - Halogen or LEDs? Reply #25 – July 07, 2007, 04:35:11 pm Yahoo Message Number: 81534Halogen lights In both of our LDs, I have used aircraft style lights above the couch and seats. JC Whitney supplied the light assemblies. The 1003 bulbs were remove and replaced with MR-11 halogen bulbs, using an adaptor to switch from the single-pin, bayonet base to a the bi-pin plugs on the MR-11s http://new.photos.yahoo.com/lw5315us/album/576460762310128877>DUAL AIRCRAFT-STYLEhttp://tinyurl.com/38fyvg>SINGLE AIRCRAFT-STYLE http://tinyurl.com/2toeqb>HALOGEN LAMP ADAPTER BASES Y-style Adapts a single pin bayonet socket to a Bi-pin (GZ4) MR-11 bulb http://www.ancorproducts.com/Products/Home.html>10 and 20 watt MR-11 bulbs Available at HD ands Lowes http://www.bulbco.com/halogenmr11.html> http://www.bulbco.com/halogenmr11.html> 10-watt bulbs are more than adequate for most situations. I do have one 20-watt light for detail work and is rarely needed.We have used Hella aircraft-style halogen lights in both of our LDs and previous camper van. 5-watts is perfect for a bunk light.http://tinyurl.com/328qq9>In the early nineties, small halogen bulbs (MR-11), with built in reflectors, became commonly available. I built several dozen mountain-bike lights using them with. A 10 or 20-watt flood was used on the handlebars and a 35-watt bulb mounted on the helmet. Awesome for high-speed night riding. I used C and D-cell Ni-Cad battery packs for power along with solid-state smart chargers. I also built several 35 and 50-watt waterproof flashlights for nighttime use in our kayaks. Our biggest worry when paddling at night is being run over, unseen, by a powerboat. A 50-watt spot will get the attention of approaching powerboatsLEDs I find LEDs presently to be best suited for area lighting. The colors are just too alien for reading. The alien colors of LEDs are very noticeable when used in taillights.We primarily use LEDs for exterior illumination. http://new.photos.yahoo.com/lw5315us/album/576460762310127785> The long strip of LEDs, along the side of the MH, are a set of Xmas lights that have been rewired for 12-volts.Larry
[LD] Re: Reading lights - fluorescent Reply #26 – July 07, 2007, 05:24:03 pm Yahoo Message Number: 81536"I've often wondered if people see things the same. For instance your description of the fluorescents as greenish-tinged. I've never observed that." People do see things differently, and on top of that, our brain does a pretty good job of compensating for off-color lighting. But I can cite objective evidence. :-) Try shooting a photo by fluorescent light, and you'll see that it turns out greenish (unless your camera compensates, of course).That's no surprise, because if you look at the spectrum chart for a "cool white" fluorescent bulb*, you'll see big spikes in the green and blue regions. If the light were really white, the spectral graph would be flat.* http://adrianhoe.com/adrianhoe/images/blog/F96T12CWVHO.png>In short, you may not notice the greenish-blue tint, thanks to your eye/brain system's ability to compensate, but it's definitely there. :-)Andy Baird
Reading lights Reply #27 – November 05, 2009, 01:06:50 am Yahoo Message Number: 107273In the event that anyone might be interested in the reading lights I purchased here is the link: http://www.12vledlights.com/viewitem.php/12vledlights/pd1974689/12V_Whit\ e_Puck_Light_Halogen_ They come in gold, chrome and white. Click on the "puck lights" button on the left to see the others. I bought halogen because I don't like leds for reading). Total price for two with shipping was $19.42, less than the price of one light from Lazy Daze.Cindy
Re: Reading lights Reply #28 – November 05, 2009, 08:16:25 am Yahoo Message Number: 107275Quote "In the event that anyone might be interested in the reading lights I purchased here is the link: http://www.12vledlights.com/viewitem.php/12vledlights/pd1974689/12V_Whit\ e_Puck_Light_Halogen_ They come in gold, chrome and whe. Click on the "puck lights" button on the left to see the others. I bought halogen because I don't like leds for reading). Total price for two with shipping was $19.42, less than the price of one light from Lazy Daze."Cindy Cindy, thanks for posting the link. Question: Since these lights are non-directional, are you, and anyone else who has these lights, satisfied with their functionality?Chris
Reading lights Reply #29 – March 10, 2003, 03:43:28 pm Yahoo Message Number: 19710Bob & Mary,I can't say what the temps will be, but there's a good chance the sun will be shinning. If you need a place to park while you are in town, let me know. I have plenty of space to park another LD. I can even offer you a 15 amp hookup. I live in the north/west part of town, maybe it's close to your kids? Anyway, have a good trip out here.-Victor
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