Replacing florescent lights with LED'S

[MSHappyCampers]

I just ordered these. What do you think?

LED Strip Light DC12V Warm White White Bright 5M 5630SMD 300Leds Flexible Strip | eBay

10x 10mm 2 Pin Connector Wire Cable 15cm for 5050 Single Color LED Light Strips | eBay

Here is a comparison between the 5050 and 5630 LED's

http://heracolights.com/2014/03/10/3...ed-smd-diodes/

[Mr_D]

I used the rolls of lights from eBay. Rewired all the fixtures in the '02 DSDP and removed the transformers. I just soldered all the connections on the light strips so didn't bother with the connectors. All were working fine when we traded the rig. Only have five fluorescent lights in the Magna and it's not really worth the effort since two are on the outside patio, two are in the closet and one over the galley sink. None of them get used much. I already replaced all but one interior halogens though, some 60 of them just to get rid of the heat the halogens generate.

[MSHappyCampers]

Originally Posted by Mr_D

I used the rolls of lights from eBay. Rewired all the fixtures in the '02 DSDP and removed the transformers. I just soldered all the connections on the light strips so didn't bother with the connectors. All were working fine when we traded the rig. Only have five fluorescent lights in the Magna and it's not really worth the effort since two are on the outside patio, two are in the closet and one over the galley sink. None of them get used much. I already replaced all but one interior halogens though, some 60 of them just to get rid of the heat the halogens generate.

My next step will be to replace all the halogens!

[dennis45]

Joe, I am no expert on LED's but here is my experience.
I ordered one set (two tubes) from M4 to replace one of my fluorescent lights after the ballast burned out and the replacement ballast cost more than it was worth.
I was VERY happy with the replacement tubes but thought maybe I should try the much less expensive route of just installing LED strips. Well, that turned out to be Much Less than Stellar so I ordered 3 more sets from M4.

Then I had a few of those little two pin halogen lights that we're giving me swollen blood vessels by working one day and then out the next. So I ordered some replacements online that were cheap.
Same result, they did not fit properly and most importantly, they did not provide an equivalent light.
So, these went in the can and were replaced by some from M4.
They fit, they provide the light I expect (not only me but most important, DW) and I don't have anymore swollen blood vessels.
Did they cost more? Yes. Am I happy with them? Absolutely. Will I buy more from them? Without a doubt.
BTW, the fluorescent replacements have been in service for 3+ years and are working as advertised. Prior to these, I was forever replacing tubes.

[ByeTheWay]

At the advice of a friend, I use LED tubes from: Home - Star Lights Inc Easy to install and work great. Have had them 2 years.

[CJ7365]

I used these, they are a little easier to install than the M4 LEDs, and the color IMO is better



the link is the 12" but he also sell the 18"



The is for one light

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-LED-T5-T...item280eb53d43


This is for 2


http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-X-New-LED-...item2a5eaae33e

I have the M4 in my bedroom and the Ebay ones in the living room.

[allynne]

Joe a slightly different approach. I used LED strips with 10 mm connecters to match width.

I did not "gut" the fixture. I removed the ballast cover and cut the wires to it fairly close to the ballast. I then wired to connectors to the cut wires using the existing switch for on or off, this simplified the electrical issue.
An additional plus it leaves the fixture pretty much intact and would allow you to convert back the original configuration or LED tubes if the strips were not to your liking.

Just an additional thought.

Al Sawyer
'05 Mt. Aire

[MSHappyCampers]

Originally Posted by allynne

Joe a slightly different approach. I used LED strips with 10 mm connecters to match width.

I did not "gut" the fixture. I removed the ballast cover and cut the wires to it fairly close to the ballast. I then wired to connectors to the cut wires using the existing switch for on or off, this simplified the electrical issue.
An additional plus it leaves the fixture pretty much intact and would allow you to convert back the original configuration or LED tubes if the strips were not to your liking.

Just an additional thought.

Al Sawyer
'05 Mt. Aire

Good idea Al! I will probably do that!

[MSHappyCampers]

Originally Posted by dennis45

Joe, I am no expert on LED's but here is my experience.
I ordered one set (two tubes) from M4 to replace one of my fluorescent lights after the ballast burned out and the replacement ballast cost more than it was worth.
I was VERY happy with the replacement tubes but thought maybe I should try the much less expensive route of just installing LED strips. Well, that turned out to be Much Less than Stellar so I ordered 3 more sets from M4.

Then I had a few of those little two pin halogen lights that we're giving me swollen blood vessels by working one day and then out the next. So I ordered some replacements online that were cheap.
Same result, they did not fit properly and most importantly, they did not provide an equivalent light.
So, these went in the can and were replaced by some from M4.
They fit, they provide the light I expect (not only me but most important, DW) and I don't have anymore swollen blood vessels.
Did they cost more? Yes. Am I happy with them? Absolutely. Will I buy more from them? Without a doubt.
BTW, the fluorescent replacements have been in service for 3+ years and are working as advertised. Prior to these, I was forever replacing tubes.

Dennis, I know where you're coming from. I have been stung on getting cheap stuff before also! I'm gonna try this, but I may be going to M4 if it is not satisfactory!

[dennis45]

Originally Posted by MSHappyCampers

Dennis, I know where you're coming from. I have been stung on getting cheap stuff before also! I'm gonna try this, but I may be going to M4 if it is not satisfactory!

Good Luck Joe, let us know how it works out. I still have a bunch to replace....

[JohnRR]

After testing one light fixture I replaced them all using tubes from M4, simple enough to change, worth the little extra in cost, and no heat associated with using them.

I picked the brightest they had.

[simplecamper]

I replaced my 921 bulbs with LEDs pack of 20 for 17$ on Amazon. One of first things I did with my new trailer. The ones that came with it really got warm, so I know that was quite a drain.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1