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vonc

22/11/2012 at 10:30am
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In our van there are 9 halogen bulbs ...to help with conserving battery power when not on EHU ..advice on here suggests going over led..am i getting the correct ones...the spec book says G4 12v 10w for downlighters and G4 12v 20w for small ceiling lights...now where is best place to get hhese...any advice will be welcome ..

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I recently bought one SES LED bulb to replace the 25W bulb in my caravan. Thought I would try one first before committing to the rest.

Got mine from Bedazzled, not the cheapest but seem to offer a good product and be knowledgeable.

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markh1

22/11/2012 at 12:56pm
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Go to www.atenlighting.co.uk they have what you need

oldham

22/11/2012 at 1:12pm
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Also used Aten Lighting their help and advice got us what we needed.

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timtheenchanter

22/11/2012 at 3:21pm
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Ive bought all my LED lamps from ebay.

the seller is good, most of my stuff is from them, yes its in hong kong, but so far I have had one lamp fail, and the replaced the pair free of charge.
he has the G4s for less than £2 wattage doesnt matter as much with LEDs, they can all be the same,

G4s he also has them in cool or warm white, warm white usually is slightly less light output, but is a more "normal" halogen colour, the pure white is a cooler bright white.

I have pure white for my main room lights, and the warms in the reading lamps

G7ACU

22/11/2012 at 4:07pm
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There's more info to add to this, but you might find this of use.
The bulbs are easy enough to replace, but do consider above post regarding 'cool' or 'warm' white etc., as the wrong choice could give quite a stark light.
I used LED Centre and also Lustrumlight via ebay for my lighting.

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vonc

22/11/2012 at 4:14pm
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Thank you all...taking a good look considering there r 9 halogen lights in the van..some coming up £6 a bulb..i think instinct tells me warm white

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22/11/2012 at 7:25pm
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I'm with timtheenchanter, I bought mine from a Hong Kong seller on Ebay. Great service and low price.

vonc

22/11/2012 at 7:42pm
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Can you point me in the direction of hong kong ? ..im putting in what type of bulb ..but no one from hong kong popping up ?

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vonc

22/11/2012 at 7:50pm
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Can you point me in the direction of hong kong ? ..im putting in what type of bulb ..but no one from hong kong popping up ?

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22/11/2012 at 8:25pm
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I replaced my two kitchen downlight G4 Halogen bulbs with two led side pin 24 led`s about three years agoI think they ecalle warm white. I got them from a British seller on Ebay for about a couple of £ each. They have had a lot of use as they are left on when required untill sleep time and so far have been OK [touch wood] if any of them failed I`d buy the same again.

vonc

22/11/2012 at 8:53pm
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well im either very thick...the g4 12v 10w led are to go into the downlighters..i need 6 of theese and need the pillar type (i think) the other G4 12v 20w are to go in the round ceiling lights and i think the circular ones will go in them ..... I followed timtheenchanters link and only the circular ones with the prongs out the side are there and to be honest im totally confused...what i need to order...as they are no good for the down lighters ...looks like its £6 a bulb for me

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23/11/2012 at 1:24am
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Downlighters use discs, or one of the MRs

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Towers / pillars are for glass shade lights

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Al+Mel

23/11/2012 at 7:09am
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We use two of these;

G4 25 SMD LED

in each of our large round ceiling lights. These are bright white but our spotlights and a few other lights are warm white and we think the overall mix is good.

mawkwind

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Replaced all my auxillary bulbs in my car (interior, number plate) with LED's, A brighter light and not a drain on the battery. Sourced from Ebay.

Also replaced the halogen bulbs in my house with LEDs. Expensive to change but cheaper to run !

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vonc

23/11/2012 at 5:34pm
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Oldham...thats what i need...im a woman ...i was looking at the wrong thing ...derrr...just need to find them now...the ceiling lights will need the side fiking discs ...(i think)...

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