I thought if I buy these ones there`s less chance that I`ll need to remove any other fittings in the light case to make them fit. Again, can I ask what your thoughts are here?
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What light fittings are in your expanda? If they're the same as the current model, I'd fit the flat ones.
Better light distribution, very easy to fit, cheap.
Better light distribution, very easy to fit, cheap.
Yes. It seems to have the same fittings. I guess the flat ones all face down so I`ll take your advice and install them.
Thanks for your help.
Thanks for your help.
The flat ones install really easy and have plenty of room to fit.
Shown is a 36 LED panel and you could fit an even larger one if you wanted, but I find the 36 panel puts out plenty of light.
As there is no real reflector at the back of the light fittings I think the globes you listed would waste a lot of light to the back of the fitting.
Shown is a 36 LED panel and you could fit an even larger one if you wanted, but I find the 36 panel puts out plenty of light.
As there is no real reflector at the back of the light fittings I think the globes you listed would waste a lot of light to the back of the fitting.
I fitted the round ones and they are not as bright as the flat ones, probably for the above reasons. I will be purchasing some flat type soon all round, thanks Boots.
I bought a couple of the round ones to use in the light that is fitted to the handle next to the door.
That doesn't need to be too bright, more as a van locator for those late night staggers home......hehe.
I also found with the standard globe that the fitting was quite warm, so a change to the LED removed that issue too..
Cheers,
Matty
That doesn't need to be too bright, more as a van locator for those late night staggers home......hehe.
I also found with the standard globe that the fitting was quite warm, so a change to the LED removed that issue too..
Cheers,
Matty
Yes those would work ok but like Shadow says the flat ones get all your light in the right direction. The flat ones really are very easy to fit, they have double sided tape which at this time is still sticking ok for me. So you don.t need to modify anything... just remove the old bulb... stick on the led panel and plug it in.
Yeah Matty that would be a good place for those type of bulbs. Hey chartrock I have a 36 flat sitting loose in that spot, want to swap one of your round ones
Hey chartrock I have a 36 flat sitting loose in that spot, want to swap one of your round ones
I'll think about it, Boots. :decision:
OK, I thought about it, when can I come round? :laugh:
Well thanks to you guys I`m now on my way to having LEDs throughout the van.
I`ve ordered the 36 flat LEDs for the 2 main double lights, 12 flat LEDs for the two bed lights, one Mr11 24LED for the rangehood.
I didn`t worry about ordering LEDs for the outside light. Going on Boots`s calculations 2 x 48LEDs [270ma each] will draw a charge of 540Mamps. The current outside light draws 830mamps. {Only one third of 1 amp difference per hour}.
I didn`t worry about the light above the sink as I think its an LED light anyway.
Looking forward to installing them all.
I`ve ordered the 36 flat LEDs for the 2 main double lights, 12 flat LEDs for the two bed lights, one Mr11 24LED for the rangehood.
I didn`t worry about ordering LEDs for the outside light. Going on Boots`s calculations 2 x 48LEDs [270ma each] will draw a charge of 540Mamps. The current outside light draws 830mamps. {Only one third of 1 amp difference per hour}.
I didn`t worry about the light above the sink as I think its an LED light anyway.
Looking forward to installing them all.
Oh man, the outside light was the best change of all, its so much brighter now, it lights up the whole area. Everybody else we go with is jealous when we turn it on.
Wow! If they're a lot brighter and still use less power you may have convinced me to make the change
If you look at the last picture above you can see there are two small screws that hold the g10 bulb mount in place. I removed the mount all together and cut the wires so i could solder the two 48 led panels in parallel . Not quite as simple as the other lights but still not too difficult.
Hi Boots. I copied the above statement from another thread of yours. Can you tell me when you solder in parell, is that when you solder both negatives together and both positives together also?
Hi Boots. I copied the above statement from another thread of yours. Can you tell me when you solder in parell, is that when you solder both negatives together and both positives together also?
Although the wires coming out of my external light were blue and brown, little bit of trial and error involved to work out pos. and neg. but same principle applies.Yep thats right... red to red and black to black
Just in case I have the same situation.
Which ones are positive and negative in the blue and brown wiring system.
Thanks in advance.
Coastrunner
brown = active (12v) blue = neutral (-12v)
Generally!! but best to check with a multimeter, but I believe that those LED's just don't work when polarity is reversed not blow up.
Generally!! but best to check with a multimeter, but I believe that those LED's just don't work when polarity is reversed not blow up.
Hey matty
the red and black i was referring to are the leads that are connected to the 36 led panels.
But yes you are right jayco don't follow the standard automotive conventions for their wire colour coding. So do check with a test light or meter.
That's correct the led panels will not be damaged if you hook them up the wrong way round.
Thanks guys. I`ll order 2 x 48 LED`s for my outside light today. From the pictures, it looks like they only just fit..
Hey guys. Did you see my contribution to the technical threads? I put up the "towel railing" addition.
What do you think?
Hey guys. Did you see my contribution to the technical threads? I put up the "towel railing" addition.
What do you think?