Dave,
I bought some white LEDs some time back, but never got around to trying
them. The main problem I see in using LEDs is that the majority of the
light comes out in one direction, rather than like an incandescent bulb,
so several LEDs may be needed to bet the proper coverage.
Peace,
Pat
Thusly spake dcorbitt77@comcast.net:
> I never tried it but was considering putting in white LED's. Has anyone tried
>that? That would give you a lot more light and a lot less heat so no worries
>about melting anything.
>
> Dave Corbitt
> Summit, NJ
>
> -------------- Original message --------------
> From: geegc@aol.com
>
>
>> someone a long time ago mentioned a mini halogen that worked and was
>brighter,
>> anyone remember?
>>
>> Gary C
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nmleeds@mindspring.com
>> To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
>> Sent: Tue, 6 Nov 2007 12:04 pm
>> Subject: [Roadsters] Dash Board Lights - ideas?
>>
>>
>>
>> I've been using the spec. dash board lights, #1445 (base style b9s, glass
>size
>> g3.5, hours 2000, and 0.135 amps) and even after cleaning all the electrical
>and
>> connectors they aren't that bright. I was wondering if anybody could
>recommend
>> something that will work but is a little brighter without being so hot that
>it
>> will melt the the inside of my dash components.
>>
>> N
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>>
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>>
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