LED Tubes

[David & Ann]

At last - an LED replacement for the flourescent Tube!!! from Bedazzled.co.uk

Another first for Bedazzled, an LED tube to replace the common 300mm flourescent tube commonly used in the leisure market. Designed to run directly off any 12 or 24 volt system and to fit existing flourescent light fittings! Consuming only 6 watts, it outputs more light than three standard 8w flourescent tubes!
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The above description has 2 pins either side of the tube. I need 4 of them as that is what I have in my panorama window up on the ceiling. The problem is they cost £30 each from Bedazzled.co.uk. I have heard of the strip LED type. Do they have the 2 pins at each end? Any info: or advice would be appreciated.

 

[caspar]

Just looked at thir site with interest. Would you actually need four of them? If you look at their example the one on the left has just one bulb as opposed to a triple normal tube on the right?

My Fluorescent tubes each have two bulbs, but is there any reason why they could not just be removed and replaced with one LED (following relevant instructions about removing something as mentioned)?

 

[Canalsman]

I have decided not to replace the fluorescents in my 'van. They are relatively power efficient anyway.

I have replaced all the conventional tungsten bulbs which are the main culprit ...

 

[oldish hippy]

could not find the site with bedazzled .co.uk had found this one Bedazzled LED Lighting Home Page assume this is right one

 

[David & Ann]

could not find the site with bedazzled .co.uk had found this one Bedazzled LED Lighting Home Page assume this is right one

That is correct. My apoligies.

 

[Deleted member 967]

I modified a 2 x 8w tube fitting a couple of years ago with two strips of LEDs, canabalised from two other devices. The light output is far superior. This new LED tube replacement looks good for the other single 8w tube light as there is not enough space in the fitting to mount the modified ones as they are wider than a single tube. No one seems to have come up with a similar device for the longer 13w tubes yet. I live in anticipation. I have emailed Bedazzled with an enquiry about replacements for the longer tubes.

A normal 8watt (short) tube consumes about 0.8amps. Quoted "power consumption for a nominal 6 Watts LED tube replacement (uses less than 0.5 Amps)" in the Bedazzled advert which claims 3 times the equivelant light output. A normal 13watt (Long) tube consumes about 1.3amps.

 

[David & Ann]

Just looked at thir site with interest. Would you actually need four of them? If you look at their example the one on the left has just one bulb as opposed to a triple normal tube on the right?

My Fluorescent tubes each have two bulbs, but is there any reason why they could not just be removed and replaced with one LED (following relevant instructions about removing something as mentioned)?

A great suggestion. I will have a look and see if that can be done. Thank you.

 

[David & Ann]

I have decided not to replace the fluorescents in my 'van. They are relatively power efficient anyway.

I have replaced all the conventional tungsten bulbs which are the main culprit ...

I think my fluorescent tube lights are 20w each. I have 2 of them on most of the evening when we have a game of cards. Mrs has the led light on above the dining area when she is reading. I have no problems. just trying to cut down on battery usage.

 

[David & Ann]

Got to tell you this, a short story when we have a game of cards. Mrs cannot hold 13 cards in her hand for some reason. She lays them down on the seat when we play Rummy. I can see all her cards in the reflection of the window, hence, she never wins. After 7 years with her she is still trying to figure out how to win atleast one game. ☺☺☺

 

[Firefox]

I'm surprised she is still playing if she has never won!

I play a lot of tournament bridge where we have 13 cards. The players who have trouble seeing 13 cards are generally the left handed ones who try to fan the cards the wrong way. They solved that by using cards with an index in each corner. Other than that, some people with arthritis have difficulty with the cards and a couple of them have a plastic thing with a curved slot in which they arrange the cards. If it is just a two player game, you could take pity on her and make a block of wood with a straight sawcut slot in it in which the cards can be arranged standing up on end. Now see what % you can win under fair conditions

An interesting cheat at rummy is glimpsing the bottom card after the shuffle. Just knowing one card that will be out of play is enough to give you a few percent edge.

 

[Deleted member 967]

I have just had a reply to my email to Bedazzled

Hi John

Thank you for your email – the 13W tube is on our list of ‘future developments’ and we have had a few enquiries for them – the shorter 300mm tube was always the highest priority as it is common on boats, (older) caravans & motorhomes. In practice the 6W LED tube is far brighter (almost 2X) than a 13W fluorescent tube and can be used in some cases (where the tube ‘end posts’ can be easily moved) but obviously requires a little DIY to modify the housing. Other than that, I am sorry that we can’t help at this stage but your interest will bring the possibility of the 13W replacement tube forward!


Kind regards

Richard Hall

 

[David & Ann]

That is correct. My apoligies.

I went into Google and typed in Bedazzled.co.uk and it came up.

 

[David & Ann]

I'm surprised she is still playing if she has never won!

I play a lot of tournament bridge where we have 13 cards. The players who have trouble seeing 13 cards are generally the left handed ones who try to fan the cards the wrong way. They solved that by using cards with an index in each corner. Other than that, some people with arthritis have difficulty with the cards and a couple of them have a plastic thing with a curved slot in which they arrange the cards. If it is just a two player game, you could take pity on her and make a block of wood with a straight sawcut slot in it in which the cards can be arranged standing up on end. Now see what % you can win under fair conditions

An interesting cheat at rummy is glimpsing the bottom card after the shuffle. Just knowing one card that will be out of play is enough to give you a few percent edge.

It is my way of teasing her. She knows I am cheating and have told her so, let her figure it out. We play for a laugh. I have got to figure out a way in beating her at doing the cleaning and washing. By the way I do all the cooking.☺☺☺

 

[David & Ann]

Just looked at thir site with interest. Would you actually need four of them? If you look at their example the one on the left has just one bulb as opposed to a triple normal tube on the right?

My Fluorescent tubes each have two bulbs, but is there any reason why they could not just be removed and replaced with one LED (following relevant instructions about removing something as mentioned)?

You are correct. I have 2 Fluorescent 300mm tube lights.

 

[David & Ann]

I have decided not to replace the fluorescents in my 'van. They are relatively power efficient anyway.

I have replaced all the conventional tungsten bulbs which are the main culprit ...

Having looked at my Fluorescent lights, they are 8w each. As there is only 2 of them, I agree with you, they will be effecient. No need to spend £30 for each light. Likewise, all my other lights, 13 of them are Leds.

 

[David & Ann]

Picture of the normal 8w tube light. Taking your advice I don't think it neccessary to change to Leds. The covers have been removed.

 

[Deleted member 967]

I wouldn't change either unless the light has, or is showing signs of failing. The cost of a new light fitting is about the same as one of these units from Bedazzled.co.uk.

I have had to replace all but one of the ones in my van 3x13w and one 2x8w which I used LEDs in instead of putting in a new fitting. The remaining 8w single is now showing signs of failing in the near future.

 

[caspar]

Just to clarify, where I currently have a double tube, I should be OK removing and replacing JUST the bulb with one LED tube in the existing fitting, yes?

 

[Deleted member 967]

Just to clarify, where I currently have a double tube, I should be OK removing and replacing JUST the bulb with one LED tube in the existing fitting, yes?

The circuit board needs to be removed from the circuit. Just connect 12v supply to the new LED tube.

The existing tube is 240v AC and this is obtained from a tiny inverter (the curcuit board). It is often this board and not the tube that fails in a fitting.

 

[David & Ann]

The circuit board needs to be removed from the circuit. Just connect 12v supply to the new LED tube.

The existing tube is 240v AC and this is obtained from a tiny inverter (the curcuit board). It is often this board and not the tube that fails in a fitting.

I agree that the circuit board is the main instigator. Happened to me. It was quite expensive when I had it done by a workshop in Germany. I think I paid €115 parts and labour. Perhaps it costs so much as my lights and panoramic window are remote controlled.