I was inspired by Steve Ward (Prarieschooner) to start upgrading my interior lighting to LED's. I have 4 of what I would call "license plate lights"....3 that are used as "aisle lights" and one that provides light on the entry stairway. These are big amp eaters, so I replaced them with LED license plate lights. Next I have 6 "reading" lights that have huge 12 volt bulbs in them....2 over the driver compartment, 2 over the dining table, and 2 at the head of our queen bed. These are also huge amp eaters, and put off a lot of heat. Most of the LED reading lights I have found for this application are quite expensive...typically over $100, and as high as $160 each. I found some very affordable ones at
www.sailorsams.com for about $47 each. I installed two today and not only are they brighter than the old "amp eaters" they don't even make the amp meter move! A picture of the reading light is below. I only bought two to start with to be sure they were what I was looking for, and I am totally happy with them and will now order the remaining 4.
I've added a picture of old fixture, and a picture of the large spot bulb itself.
LED interior lights
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