way to go Forest....
Wdhitch...if you have to re-do your lights per the site shown, when he talks about not being able to solder to the light bulb metal stem, no biggie, file a small groove on the edge of the stem or sand paper it until the metal base is exposed and it will stick...if you got some flux use it...
way to go Forest....
Wdhitch...if you have to re-do your lights per the site shown, when he talks about not being able to solder to the light bulb metal stem, no biggie, file a small groove on the edge of the stem or sand paper it until the metal base is exposed and it will stick...if you got some flux use it...
jetfuel
Actually, if you read further, you will see that, when I did that install (which is plenty bright), I put a line tap onto the always-on wire leading into the light, rather than attaching it to the light itself.
With WDH having provided power closer to the install, he wouldn't need to run a wire all the way forward. But the LED's used are not standard little plastic LEDs - these are mounted on ceramic bases, and provide a significantly greater amount of light in the same circuit than the others do.
Mine are also mounted near the back of the ceiling panel, due to the angle of the panel, so that they shine on the entire back deck.
Actually, if you read further, you will see that, when I did that install (which is plenty bright), I put a line tap onto the always-on wire leading into the light, rather than attaching it to the light itself.
With WDH having provided power closer to the install, he wouldn't need to run a wire all the way forward. But the LED's used are not standard little plastic LEDs - these are mounted on ceramic bases, and provide a significantly greater amount of light in the same circuit than the others do.
Mine are also mounted near the back of the ceiling panel, due to the angle of the panel, so that they shine on the entire back deck.
Can you post a pic of what your LED's looked like? I was infact trying to mimick your results...
These are the ones you want (be sure to order the proper resistors , they are usually included , but ask) look on e-bay... Mega Bright White LED 10mm 140,000 mcd
Led's work better with some kind reflector behind them. I use them on product all the time. The other thing, when every cutting a holes out plastic, or anything. Use blue masking tape over the cut are. Drill a pliot hole, then use a small key hole bit, that fit the product you going to install. Also I always string up the lighted application, before cutting holes out of expensive parts. If you use a regular light bulb in the place of the Led, it might burn the plastic.
Can you post a pic of what your LED's looked like? I was infact trying to mimick your results...
Yup, sure thing. I got mine through » LED Light Bulbs, LED Lamps. Part info:
Part #: LCS-010WL
Name: Luxeon Star - Equivalent
1W White
Price: $7.89 each, qty 4
Shipping Cost: $14.85
Total Cost: $46.41
Yeah... that's what I was afraid of... I have never solder'd anything in my life... my LED's were already wired...
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Originally Posted by gbryers
Yup, sure thing. I got mine through » LED Light Bulbs, LED Lamps. Part info:
Part #: LCS-010WL
Name: Luxeon Star - Equivalent
1W White
Price: $7.89 each, qty 4
Shipping Cost: $14.85
Total Cost: $46.41
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