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Overhead fluorescent lights
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I had a ballast fail in one of the lights, time to convert to led.
Rigid led strips and a dc buck converter to keep the supply steady at 12v.
Light output in each fixture is about 300 lumens, noticeably brighter than the tubes they replaced.
About $6/ fixture in parts.

 Scott


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#2

Great job Scott.

Michael Day
1992 Newell 43.5' #281
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#3

good stuff. i did the same thing in my 90.

tom

2002 45'8" Newell Coach 608  Series 60 DDEC4/Allison World 6 Speed HD4000MH

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#4

How much shorter is the lifespan without the buck converter?

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(03-12-2017, 05:27 PM)kyleb Wrote:  How much shorter is the lifespan without the buck converter?

Been using led's for 10 years. Some were defective quickly, but most lasted as long as I had the coach
without buck converters.

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(03-12-2017, 05:27 PM)kyleb Wrote:  How much shorter is the lifespan without the buck converter?

Just make sure you buy 12v LEDs.

Jon & Chris Everton
1986 40' Dog House #86
450 hp ISM 5 spd ZF Ecomat 2
2004 Range Rover L322 Toad
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#7

Converted mine to led 5 years ago...no buck converters....still going strong.


Clarke and Elaine Hockwald
1982 Newell Classic, 36', 6V92 TA
2001 VW Beetle Turbo
Cannondale Tandem
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#8

Thanks for the replys!
I didn't use them either, but it wouldn't be the first time I left something out . . . .
Good to learn about the buck converters - I hadn't heard of them before.

Now to find the one I need for the cove lighting . . . .

1987 classic #159
8V92 MUI , Allison 740
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#9

The voltage sensitivity depends on the led.
I thought about not worrying about it either.
These are 12v leds but the voltage is up over 14v when plugged in and the converter is running.
The buck converters are cheap ($2), I figured it should ensure I never have to worry about.

Scott

1983 38' Classic #007
8.3 Cummins, Allison 6 spd.
"Any other Way"
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