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Bob Bidonde 09-25-2017 09:47 AM

Dome Light Conversion to LEDs
 

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Take some load off of your electrical power system by converting to LEDs. Here is a dome light conversion.

Ed's Vickie 09-25-2017 10:48 AM

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Can not read , too small of print.

CarlG 09-25-2017 12:15 PM

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I even tried enlarging it to 200% and still couldn't read it.

GPierce 09-25-2017 12:37 PM

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Be careful with LED conversions if you have a positive ground system. Unlike incandescent bulbs, LED's are polarity dependent.

cpf240 09-25-2017 01:51 PM

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In the instructions in #1, it says to use #3528 LED strip lights, and says to reverse the connections for use in a positive ground situation. This appears from be from a Model A site, perhaps the OP could post a direct link to the writeup?

TinCup 09-25-2017 02:08 PM

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Bob can you upload the original image?

Bob Bidonde 09-26-2017 10:51 AM

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I am having difficulty posting a copy of my LED conversion. For a copy of the MS Word file, email
[email protected]

cpf240 09-26-2017 11:27 AM

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Maybe export it to PDF, and post that?

CarlG 09-26-2017 12:39 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Bidonde (Post 1532181)
I am having difficulty posting a copy of my LED conversion. For a copy of the MS Word file, email
[email protected]

When you have the MS Word file open, click "Save As", then click PDF. That will automatically save it as a PDF that then can be posted here.

biggieou 04-06-2019 07:12 PM

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Whatever happened with this?

redmodelt 04-07-2019 01:46 AM

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Send Bob a PM and ask, in case he does not see this updated posting.

Badpuppy 04-07-2019 10:09 AM

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It uses a piece of 3528 LED strip - wired into a bulb base, I assume. LED strips usually require 12 volts. Premade LED bulbs are a better alternative.

https://www.ledlight.com/1156-ba15s.aspx (Don't buy their headlight bulb.)

The Master Cylinder 04-07-2019 10:52 AM

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While a neat idea, i personally don't you my dome light enough the bother with a conversing to LED.

I do use a LED in my dash light to prevent from burning my fingers while feeling under the dash rail for the switch. :eek::eek:

30 Closed Cab PU 04-07-2019 12:07 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by The Master Cylinder (Post 1744483)
While a neat idea, i personally don't you my dome light enough the bother with a conversing to LED.

I do use a LED in my dash light to prevent from burning my fingers while feeling under the dash rail for the switch. :eek::eek:

Would you please post a link, or provide a part# supplier of the LED dash light you use?


I tried figuring out what to use once, got confused by the horrendous high amount selection/info.


Thanks

Badpuppy 04-08-2019 11:04 AM

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I might try a pair of these for dash & dome -

https://www.ledlight.com/81-miniatur...4-volt-g6.aspx

Kurt in NJ 04-08-2019 11:10 AM

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I get the free flashlight from harbor freight-- when the batteries die they get modified into plate lighting etc

BillEbob 04-08-2019 01:58 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by The Master Cylinder (Post 1744483)

I do use a LED in my dash light to prevent from burning my fingers while feeling under the dash rail for the switch. :eek::eek:

I found an easy fix for the dash panel light — I used a 12V bulb in my 6V system!

Works like a champ!!

biggieou 04-12-2019 06:35 PM

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These are really small, how do you get them to work with the socket?



Quote:

Originally Posted by Badpuppy (Post 1744829)
I might try a pair of these for dash & dome -

https://www.ledlight.com/81-miniatur...4-volt-g6.aspx


30 Closed Cab PU 04-12-2019 06:45 PM

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I believe the BA 15 is the correct physical size for the dash. If in doubt call them, and have your bulb handy and a 6 inch steel ruler in case of questions.

Badpuppy 04-13-2019 10:38 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by biggieou (Post 1746270)
These are really small, how do you get them to work with the socket?

All bulbs in the model A have the BA15S base. (Headlights BA15D).

The base is actually 5/8" diameter. Standard designations overtook us in the '70s - BAyonet 15mm Single contact. BA = straight pins, BAY = offset.


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