[Shotimes] LED 3157 by APC

[van Oss]

About three years ago a local shop sold me some LED versions of 3157 bulbs 
made by APC (American Products).  They were packaged as being for Ford cars 
only.  They mount just like a 3157 (waffle, I think it's called) but have 12 
LEDs in place of incandescence.

I've tried them in several Fords.  Contrary to the idea that LEDs should 
consume less power, these APC bulbs seem to consume an awful lot of power. 
Just swap 'em into a car and I'm blowing fuses.  Also they have a rather 
narrow angle of illumination.

I can't find anything through Google about the amp or angle rating of these 
bulbs.  They seem rather, uh, poor in both respects.

What kind of reputation does APC have, at least in the lighting area?

VO