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| Author: | EDM [ Sat Dec 21, 2013 6:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 6 volt LED lamps for lanterns? |
Has anyone come up with a nice screw-in 6 volt LED replacement for lantern bulbs? Lanterns like Star, Conger or Justrite? I looked online a few weeks ago and came up with nothing currently available. There was a British website that seemed to have what I wanted, but they were discontinued. I have a few older lanterns that I would like to upgrade and use again. Any info would be appreciated. |
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| Author: | Nova55 [ Sat Dec 21, 2013 6:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 6 volt LED lamps for lanterns? |
Star makes an LED assembly, and its brighter then the sun.. |
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| Author: | buzz_morris [ Sun Dec 22, 2013 12:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 6 volt LED lamps for lanterns? |
I have had good luck with this outfit on all sorts of LEDs. http://www.superbrightleds.com/ They have a page for LED flashlight type bulb replacement. http://www.superbrightleds.com/cat/flashlight-bulbs/ However I have found that the direct replacements for existing flashlights have narrow beams or are dimmer. Newer lanterns with dedicated LEDs work better for actual use. |
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| Author: | Richard Glueck [ Sun Dec 22, 2013 12:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 6 volt LED lamps for lanterns? |
www.oznium.com Great products, many wired for immediate inclusion. The service is terrific, too. |
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| Author: | EBTRRM1 [ Sun Dec 22, 2013 2:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 6 volt LED lamps for lanterns? |
One thing to remember, trainman's lanterns are usually tip negative with respect to polarity. Screw in a replacement led bulb with tip positive and it will blow out. I've not found a ready made screw in led bulb, but have made my own. I figure after gathering all the parts and machine work the bulbs I have made cost about $70.00. You could use them to drive with if need be. |
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