LED Cabin Lights

[Highlander40]

Have been using these retrofit LEDs for over 5 years. No failures, good color temp. They have a newer design now but I think that both use a heatsink / board combo with LEDs mounted right on it. They also offer a dimmer. Good stuff but maybe 30 bucks each.

[SoonerSailor]

There is nothing about the high output LEDs (like the Luxeon and others) that make them more or less suitable to use with a dropping resistor than the 5mm and 10mm variety. For running them at their maximum current ratings and light output, you really should use a constant current driver circuit for them - something you see in the more expensive LED modules. However, if you are willing to underdrive them, an appropriately sized dropping resistor solution is just fine.

[bstreep]

I sent a note to my contact at LED Supply about the Luxeon Altilon bulbs. They would be GREAT for spreader lights...

[limmer]

Originally Posted by limmer

does anyone know what's up with the dr. led lights from west marine? I replaced all my interior lights with these and I can tell you they are crap. I have had to return at least 6 or 7 of them. I find they do not last very long, same as mentioned above flickering and burnt out bulbs ect.. As I write this I have 2 more to return for new ones.

sorry my bad I do have the anchor brand not dr.led.

[Fishman_Tx]

Originally Posted by SoonerSailor

There is nothing about the high output LEDs (like the Luxeon and others) that make them more or less suitable to use with a dropping resistor than the 5mm and 10mm variety. For running them at their maximum current ratings and light output, you really should use a constant current driver circuit for them - something you see in the more expensive LED modules. However, if you are willing to underdrive them, an appropriately sized dropping resistor solution is just fine.

My only use for the Luxeons is for my spot/flood and other high illumination projects like my fishing lights. I can buy and assemble the parts of most underwater high intensity fishing lights for a quarter of the cost of prefab. I like nice toys that I can build cheaper than buy it. All else, such as cabin lighting will be custom; LED ropes and "bars". Also, a little power regulation which would prevent trashing LEDs....

Oh and BTW......
http://www.luxeonstar.com/