Date:         Thu, 22 Jan 2004 17:06:48 -0500
Reply-To:     "Daniel L. Katz" <katzd54@YAHOO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         "Daniel L. Katz" <katzd54@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Subject: light emitting diodes

there are plenty of plug-in 12V automotive leds available, which would
probably be the most efficient and least expensive way to go.

incidently, led brake lights turn on about 0.2 s faster than the standard
1157 bulb, which theoretically translates into about 18 ft greater
available stopping distance for following car.

dlk

On Thu, 22 Jan 2004 12:07:54 -0600, Jim Felder <felder@KNOLOGY.NET> wrote:

>I'm not the one to do the math on this, but it occurs to me that the
>overhead of running the inverter might be greater than running a
>fluorescent directly off 12 vdc.
>
>??
>
>Jim
>
>On Jan 22, 2004, at 9:58 AM, Daniel Stevens wrote:
>
>> I'd say buy an inexpensive 120volt inverter (wouldn't take much) and
>> there is a multitude of options available in custom interior
>> lighting..
>>
>> I just spotterd at the local walmart a 18" stip w/6 down light LEDs
>> for cabinetry and curios. it was formable and uses a power brick to
>> 120v.
>>
>> you could likely do the electrical math and get a proper connection to
>> 12vt.   they were $24 +/-
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Subject: light emitting diodes
>>
>>
>> What does the list think of light emitting diodes (LEDs)? I want to
>> replace some of
>> the interior incandescent bulbs with LED bulbs but have been having
>> trouble finding a
>> source. I am fascinated with the idea of 100,000 hours of light from
>> one bulb. I would
>> also like to replace exterior incandescents with LEDs, but again can
>> find nothing but
>> a flashing break light (I would like something more subtle). Any
>> sources? Thanks.
>>
>> Barbara
>> 89 Syncro
>>