Back up lights
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From: Central Coast of CA
My expectations were met when I installed mine. But I didn't have high expectations. I figured it would be a bit brighter, but usable lumens/brightness/seeing ability I figured wouldn't be very high.
I'm installing a set of fog lights on my hitch in order to light up the back. I just need to find one of these....
...so I can get it done!
Stewart
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From: Hudson, WI
I wired up a pair of auto store tractor/utility lights to the underside of my rear bumper and added a lighted switch to the dash. I use them when I'm backing and also loading so I didn't tie them into my reverse lights. The lighted dash switch is mandatory so you don't forget to turn them off before heading down the road. I'm in MN and have to contend with ice and snow so I ran the wires inside plastic PVC as the first year ice built up on the wiring and pulled it down.
I really like the LEDs, just waiting for them to be a bit cheaper so I can upgrade to them. Already changed over my interior courtesy lights to LEDs.
I really like the LEDs, just waiting for them to be a bit cheaper so I can upgrade to them. Already changed over my interior courtesy lights to LEDs.
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From: Stevens Point, WI
I'll send you my LED's for chea.....errr, better take this to PM's.
Last edited by Stewart_H; Nov 26, 2013 at 06:41 PM. Reason: that would be appreciated! ;)
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I've been slowly converting both my house and my office building to LEDs where appropriate (generally where you need spots or narrow floods, where changing light bulbs is difficult, or where it would be difficult to change the lamp.) I usually use power draw as the comparison. Most major brands will work with in the 3:1 - 4:1 range. e.g. If I have a 50 watt incandescent bulb then I would replace it with a 12.5 watt LED.
If no one else has actually made a comparison with a light meter for the two then the wattage ratio should get you close.
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The new led recessed can trims are a great replacement light. The 600-700 lumen's equal or exceed the old 65 watt indoor flood light. Then the fact you can dim them down and color of the led is close to incandescent. Here are my back up lights;
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I really like these ones. If u all get a chance watch there video on how they test them lol they burn them drag them cut them shoot them and ect crazy