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Old 05-02-2012, 07:54   #31
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Thanks. I just noticed that the 1.2" length quoted for that bulb includes the pin. Wonder what the length is exclusive of pins? Their drawing looks like it was done by a second grader
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They are 23mm without the pins, or 0.9"

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May I impose upon you to show a pic of the $8 Home Depot LED lite. I have checked at my local Home Depot and can not find LED lights anywhere near that price.

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They look like this and can also be found at Lowes. They are replacement bulbs and not fixtures. I found them in small display boxes in an isle removed from the lighting department (kind of stupid).

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Old 05-02-2012, 08:02   #33
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Thanks. Do you have a link to the IMTRA equivalent bulbs costing $7-8? Also, how did you verify the Home Depot lights are PWM? I believe they are the Array model ADC10G4WW selling at Lowes for $8.98
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Not off hand - they were linked to in either this or another thread on LED's. They were exact, down to the details of the silk screening, components, and model numbers.

Yes, the ones I have are the Array model you mention. They have IC current regulator's on them. I can't guarantee they are PWM regulators, but they work very well and don't chirp rf.

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The Imtra ones I have give a sickly greenish light; however, have held up well over more than two years and seem to be well made. The ones I have are not dimmer than the Sensibulbs I have on board - both very dim compared to the 20 watt halogens they replaced.
Most of these are made to replace 10W bulbs, which are common halogen ones used in a lot of fixtures. I would need sunscreen if our fixtures had 20W bulbs.

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They are 23mm without the pins, or 0.9"

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Thanks. I just picked up one at Lowes for $8.98. Will give it a try when I return to the boat tomorrow.
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I highly suggest BoYa from China. I have bought about 400 G4s for myself and various friends:

Bo Ya Lighting(HK)Co., Ltd -dimmable led bulb,SMD led lamp,G4 led light 1
Thanks, I'll check them out. Their website sure has a variety. I prefer to keep power consumption <= 1.5 watts especially since I'm only replacing 5 watt halogens. What was the price and cost of shipping?
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Not off hand - they were linked to in either this or another thread on LED's. They were exact, down to the details of the silk screening, components, and model numbers.

Yes, the ones I have are the Array model you mention. They have IC current regulator's on them. I can't guarantee they are PWM regulators, but they work very well and don't chirp rf.

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Thanks. I did some googling on Imtra ILSPG4-10W and the best I could find was $18. So far the Imtra prices seem pretty outrageous.
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Soft white is around 3500 Kelvin. That is the range you should look for for cabin lights. Proper current regulation will give life of 50,000 to 100,000 hours. 4000 Kelvin and above operates with a hotter junction, is hard white to blue-white and will have a shorter life.
If you want a real soft white, comparable to incandescent, you'll want a 3000K color temp or less. 2700K is comparable to a standards soft white incandescent bulb. Halogens are closer to 3000k.

I've tried/tested over 30 LED bulbs and the only ones that are actually what my wife likes, the ultimate arbiter of color temp on our boat, are rated at 2700K... 3500K is a bright white and with many "cheap" LED's a 3500K LED will be bordering on blue and will be rather cold..

LED bulbs are the snake oils of this century. Many manufacturers simply lie about color temp, lumens and beam width so what you get, buying on price alone, is a gamble. Marine Beam, Imtra, Sensibulb and a few others are quite reputable..
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If you want a real soft white, comparable to incandescent, you'll want a 3000K color temp or less. 2700K is comparable to a standards soft white incandescent bulb. Halogens are closer to 3000k.

I've tried/tested over 30 LED bulbs and the only ones that are actually what my wife likes, the ultimate arbiter of color temp on our boat, are rated at 2700K... 3500K is a bright white and with many "cheap" LED's a 3500K LED will be bordering on blue and will be rather cold..

LED bulbs are the snake oils of this century. Many manufacturers simply lie about color temp, lumens and beam width so what you get, buying on price alone, is a gamble. Marine Beam, Imtra, Sensibulb and a few others are quite reputable..
Thanks. Guess the moral is buy a sample first
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Thanks. I just picked up one at Lowes for $8.98. Will give it a try when I return to the boat tomorrow.
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Pete,

That bulb is made in both an AC and DC version. Be sure you got the DC version.

The DC version is a: ADC10G4WW
The AC version is a: AAC10G4WW
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We love our LunaSea bulbs. They bayonet bulbs were about $7.00 and the G-4's were about $9.00 each. The cool white bulbs suck but the warm whites are excellent. Their fixtures are overpriced however, 2 out of 3 have had problems.
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That bulb is made in both an AC and DC version. Be sure you got the DC version.

The DC version is a: ADC10G4WW
The AC version is a: AAC10G4WW
Thanks. I did verify the Lowes sku number to be sure. It's the Lowes 0323782:
Shop Array 10-Watt Equivalent Indoor Flood Light Bulb at Lowes.com
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We love our LunaSea bulbs. They bayonet bulbs were about $7.00 and the G-4's were about $9.00 each. The cool white bulbs suck but the warm whites are excellent. Their fixtures are overpriced however, 2 out of 3 have had problems.
Thanks. These look like the g4 style at $16 each:
High Power G4 Side Pin 6 LED, White 12VDC

Seems awful pricey
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That bulb is made in both an AC and DC version. Be sure you got the DC version.

The DC version is a: ADC10G4WW
The AC version is a: AAC10G4WW
FWIW, I grabbed both AC and DC versions (didn't notice). They both work equally in the DC fixtures. Absolutely no difference that I can tell. I imagine the difference is simply a rectifier?

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Thanks. These look like the g4 style at $16 each:
High Power G4 Side Pin 6 LED, White 12VDC

Seems awful pricey
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Try calling Svendsen's in Alameda, Ca. They ship anywhere. I have a commercial account there so my prices are great (often 50% 0f WM) but they'll give an account to almost anyone with a business license.
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