 |
02-10-2016, 06:45 PM
|
#1
|
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Oshawa Ontario Canada
Posts: 29
|
Changing out refrigerator interior light
I have already changed all our 12 volt lighting to led bulbs and was wondering if anyone has replaced their refrigerator lights over to led with out any problems? The dometic site states that the bulbs shipped in their products is there for a reason! I don't understand the logic. Please give some reasons....
|
|
|
 |
Join the #1 RV Forum Today - It's Totally Free!
iRV2.com RV Community - Are you about to start a new improvement on your RV or need some help with some maintenance? Do you need advice on what products to buy? Or maybe you can give others some advice? No matter where you fit in you'll find that iRV2 is a great community to join. Best of all it's totally FREE!
You are currently viewing our boards as a guest so you have limited access to our community. Please take the time to register and you will gain a lot of great new features including; the ability to participate in discussions, network with other RV owners, see fewer ads, upload photographs, create an RV blog, send private messages and so much, much more!
|
|
02-10-2016, 06:50 PM
|
#2
|
|
Community Administrator
Pond Piggies Club LA Gulf Coast Campers Outdoors RV Owners Club Entegra Owners Club Skyline Owners Group
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 40,769
|
They're not special bulbs. Find a 12v one that'll fit. However, IMO, for no more than the door is open, it's really a waste of money.
Lori-
__________________
Lori (& Dave, my spirit guide) - RV/MH Hall of Fame Lifetime Member | My iRV2 Photo Albums
2016 Phoenix Cruiser 2350S, 2018 Phaeton 40IH,2006 Bounder 36Z, 2004 Cougar 285EFS, 2000 Aerolite 25FBR
There is great need for a sarcasm font. 
|
|
|
|
|
02-11-2016, 05:23 AM
|
#3
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 35,442
|
With a 40 watt bulb, If you open the fridge door for 30 seconds, 10 times an hour and do that 24 hours a day, you will use about 8 AH of battery capacity.
Really not worth it.
|
|
|
|
|
02-11-2016, 05:55 AM
|
#4
|
|
Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Seeing the USA
Posts: 2,646
|
I bought a LED bulb for $3.50. My rational was to cut down the heat generated from the incandescent bulb while the door is open. Kind of a double wammy with the door open and heat from the bulb. Hopefully this will help my frig. cool easier.
__________________
Neal and Deb + Mya and Gizmo, the pup's
2003 Winnebago Sightseer 30B
May the roads rise up to meet you, May the winds be always at your back...
|
|
|
|
|
02-11-2016, 06:44 AM
|
#5
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 3,362
|
Replaced bulb in out Dometic Fridge with a LED. It's brighter and does not put off much heat. Used a standard festoon 6 LED replacement. Less than $.99 on eBay.
__________________
2004 Endura 6340D SOLD
2012 Chevy Captiva toad SOLD
|
|
|
|
|
02-15-2016, 01:22 PM
|
#6
|
|
Community Moderator
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
Posts: 31,553
|
I may not be getting this but how much heat does a 40w bulb give off in 20sec?  . Is it really that crucial or are we just wanting to tinker with another thing? 
__________________
Tony & Ruth........... FMCA#F416727
2016 London Aire 4519, Freightliner chassis, Cummins ISX, 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, Blue Ox Avail with AF1. TST 507 TPMS
No amount of money can buy you an extra second of time.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Recent Discussions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Linear Mode
