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white fox
United Kingdom
25 Posts |
 Posted - 25 Sep 2015 : 20:32:14
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| Hi We are now getting to the stage of putting the roof lining back up, which brings us to lighting. I am thinking of leds. so I thought i would ask you other fellow boaters what you have on your boat and your thoughts on how many in a cabin. thanks Geoff smith. white fox |
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Binker
United Kingdom
39 Posts |
Posted - 25 Sep 2015 : 23:14:07
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Glad you asked this White Fox. I'm agonising whether or not to replace the old 25W tubes in the plastic covers but I guess it makes total sense if they're going to solar?
I've been ogling solar on Bimble recently and they have a selection.
Cheers
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flojim123
United Kingdom
17 Posts |
Posted - 07 Nov 2015 : 20:55:59
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| Hi it would be best to change to led lights because they use less power which is better for your batteries |
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Sonny
United Kingdom
191 Posts |
Posted - 07 Nov 2015 : 23:05:44
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Hi Guys
I have just upgraded two old 12v caravan fluorescent fittings by removing the tube holders and the circuit boards that go with them and replaced the internals with 3 self adhesive strips of LEDs bought on Ebay for £6 for 5 metre length on a roll.
you can cut this to length and stick it inside the casing and I had enough left to light the bow of my boat inside as well.
best of luck with your project
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jud
United Kingdom
113 Posts |
Posted - 08 Nov 2015 : 09:30:13
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Hi.
I took all of my old light fittings and wiring off my '23 due to power issues.I replaced them by fixing 10mm plastic trunking (£2.65) around the ceiling perimeter, then sticking the led's (on a 5m roll £3.99) inside that. It worked for us, as now we have downlights that don't cast shadows inside the boat and we light up a tunnel with the curtains open.
Jud.
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Jimbo
United Kingdom
585 Posts |
Posted - 09 Nov 2015 : 17:07:36
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| How do you wire these up after you have cut to the required length. Is it simply soldering the +ve wire to one side of the LED and the -ve to the other. Or do you need special connectors? |
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philihun
United Kingdom
283 Posts |
Posted - 09 Nov 2015 : 18:58:37
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Under the old 12v light whichever type will be two wires normlly 1 red and 1 black, on the end of the led strip are two wires 1 red and 1 black. Buy a simple 12v rocker switch £ 1.79 on e bay and put them in from both ends as in a connection block. Press for on and press for off. If you want to shorten the led strip cut between the little brass squares spread along the strip.
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Jimbo
United Kingdom
585 Posts |
Posted - 09 Nov 2015 : 21:14:03
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| Many thanks for your advice. |
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jud
United Kingdom
113 Posts |
Posted - 13 Nov 2015 : 08:46:41
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Hi,
When I fitted my lights I used the full 5m roll in one piece, making one continuous downlight with just the 2 wires into the switch panel. If I'd cut the roll in half how would I use the half that didn't have the wires (solder, special connectors or bin)?
Jud.
p.s. Thanks for the cooker, Jimbo, it works a treat |
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Sonny
United Kingdom
191 Posts |
Posted - 13 Nov 2015 : 12:41:53
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just solder wire onto the little copper pads.
thats how i replaced a 12" strip-light in my boat, 3 X 12" strips of LEDs with wire soldered between them works a treat, uses less power and is much brighter win,win,win |
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white fox
United Kingdom
25 Posts |
Posted - 18 Nov 2015 : 20:37:42
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| Hi Folk's I decided in the end to fit ten recessed led's into the roof lining. This as worked out fine, I like the led strip idea and may think of this in the bedroom. I you google norman 29 white fox you will see a stage by stage of the rebuild so far. |
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Florian
United Kingdom
36 Posts |
Posted - 20 Nov 2015 : 21:07:27
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The 12 v strip lights are part of the charm of the lovely old Norman - warm, cosy and utterly unique. Best Wishes,
Florian
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