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LED bulbs to replace halogens - folivier - 08-30-2013

This winter I plan to replace all of the halogen bulbs with leds. I think they are G4 bases?
We like the cool white. I also want to keep the light output about the same as the halogens.
I have about 60 to replace so will plan to buy 70 in case a few are bad.
What are the differences between the type 5050, etc. Is it just more light output?
Any other suggestions?
I also want to replace the little spotlights which will take a different type of led. Any suggestions on these?
Thanks!

RE: LED bulbs to replace halogens - encantotom - 08-30-2013

forest, didnt i give you some to try?

i use 5050's and i think i did 12 led's and i used cool white. i paid under 2 bucks apiece on ebay for them.

5050 is a bigger led than the 3528. here is an interesting look at the differences.

i tried 4 or 5 different ones. 3528 and 5050. and different amount of leds.

i would have liked having the 15 led in 5050, but the diameter of the disc was too big.

tom

RE: LED bulbs to replace halogens - folivier - 08-30-2013

Yes you did. I just need to find where I put them Smile
I do have a 9 chip one and used my camera to check the light output and they are about the same as the halogen.
I got this guy on ebay down to .75 each with 3.00 shipping (from the US).
Don't know which led they are.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/261271880056?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

RE: LED bulbs to replace halogens - encantotom - 08-30-2013

those are 5050 led's. the 3528's are much smaller.

tom

RE: LED bulbs to replace halogens - Airplane Guy - 02-09-2014

Forest,
How did the LED bulb replacement go?

RE: LED bulbs to replace halogens - folivier - 02-09-2014

Went well. I just have a few I couldn't get my big hands in to replace them. The sconce fixtures in the front and the tube lights in the bathroom. Pleased with the leds.