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I found a replacement LED tube for the florescent rear one.
Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2014 11:26 am
by somaRich
I needed a replacement florescent tube for my rear cabin, so did a bit of digging and found this
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00C ... UTF8&psc=1
I haven't seen it at night but its definitely brighter than the old florescent tube and should use about 90% less power.
Re: I found a replacement LED tube for the florescent rear o
Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2014 11:42 am
by dave_aber
Looks like a good idea, ordered one to see how good!
Re: I found a replacement LED tube for the florescent rear o
Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2014 11:42 am
by Dr Fingers
Thanks for this! Just what's needed.
Derek
Re: I found a replacement LED tube for the florescent rear o
Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2014 12:21 pm
by Mickymouse
It says this is for 240 volts, is this OK?
Re: I found a replacement LED tube for the florescent rear o
Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2014 12:45 pm
by scanner
Mickymouse wrote:It says this is for 240 volts, is this OK?
All flourescent tubes are, the gubbins in the bulb holder is a small inverter.
Judging by this they work OK in Bongos.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/product-reviews ... ewpoints=1
Re: I found a replacement LED tube for the florescent rear o
Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2014 12:54 pm
by somaRich
Scanner that's my review...
Re: I found a replacement LED tube for the florescent rear o
Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2014 1:41 pm
by scanner
somaRich wrote:Scanner that's my review...
I guessed that,
but it answered the question didn't it?
Re: I found a replacement LED tube for the florescent rear o
Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2014 2:08 pm
by Dr Fingers
Well, ordered, so let's hope it's a go-er..
Derek
Re: I found a replacement LED tube for the florescent rear o
Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2014 4:26 pm
by mikexgough
Thats the one I pointed out in the other thread a few weeks ago.... glad it works... one on order for mine....
Re: I found a replacement LED tube for the florescent rear o
Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2014 5:25 pm
by somaRich
I'll take some night shots this weekend so you can see how bright it is (or not!).
Re: I found a replacement LED tube for the florescent rear o
Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2014 6:42 pm
by 2newbies
Hi, thanks for that....just ordered one too...
Re: I found a replacement LED tube for the florescent rear o
Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2014 9:49 pm
by peanutcrusher
LOL at least there is an answer now, but did you get it from the UK or china.
I modded mine very happy with.
Re: I found a replacement LED tube for the florescent rear o
Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2014 7:52 am
by mikeonb4c
Just to be clear, has anyone now fitted theirs and tried it at night and, if so is it brighter and is the light harsher or softer than the standard fluorescent tube. Great find, by the way
Re: I found a replacement LED tube for the florescent rear o
Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2014 11:01 am
by somaRich
Fitted mine and took some shots but I didn't have anything to compare them to as i had no shot of the old tube.
Its definitely brighter than my old tube and just about enough to read by,
Its a very blue light and not as warm as the old tube.
Its not great, I would prefer some brighter LED's and will keep an eye out for an improved version.
Mine came from the UK in a few days.
Re: I found a replacement LED tube for the florescent rear o
Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2014 6:33 pm
by mikeonb4c
somaRich wrote:Fitted mine and took some shots but I didn't have anything to compare them to as i had no shot of the old tube.
Its definitely brighter than my old tube and just about enough to read by,
Its a very blue light and not as warm as the old tube.
Its not great, I would prefer some brighter LED's and will keep an eye out for an improved version.
Mine came from the UK in a few days.
My old tube was dull so i fitted a new one but it was just as dull and then i found it was because the contacts needed cleaning. After that, even the old one gave really good light - easily enough to read by. So i've had a spare tube for 7 years now!