Got my LED spools. Should I attach them to a piece of thin plywood or just stick them to the flourescent fixture after I disconnect it?
On Thu, Apr 18, 2013 at 9:23 AM, Josh Muckley <muckl...@gmail.com> wrote: > Just a quick update on the LEDs. > I purchased what I thought were two different colors of the same type of > LED strip from > eBay.<http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=320968577841> > > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/5M-500CM-3528-LED-SMD-Warm-White-300-leds-Flexible-Lamp-Light-Strip-12V-Car-Moto-/320968577841 > > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/5M-300-LED-flexible-light-strip-3528-SMD-Orange-Amber-WATERPROOF-12V-5-meter-/290886181005 > > I was concerned with the color because I have found that almost all LEDs > have a blueish tint. It makes the light very harsh. Fortunately the warm > white do seem to be less blue than normal although I don't think I'll know > for sure until they are on the boat. I think the Amber colored ones might > end up being better. What I didn't realize was that the first link (warm > white) was for a non-waterproof version. They are about 25% of the cost of > the waterproof ones but they don't have the rubbery vinyl coating. > > Just be careful what type you select for your application. Fortunately, I > have a use for them indoors so it isn't a loss. > > Josh Muckley > S/V Sea Hawk > 1989 C&C 37+ > Solomons, MD > > -- > When security matters. > http://www.secure-my-email.com > On Apr 13, 2013 7:52 AM, "Graham Collins" <cnclistforw...@hotmail.com> > wrote: > >> Hi Russ >> You have the essential difference correct, the larger LED allows more >> light / area, but at a cost of more power. The larger LEDs are a good >> choice if you are making something like an LED flashlight where you want to >> pack the most light into a tight area. The 3528 size is probably the most >> common size though, which translates into lower cost per lumen to make >> them. >> >> For a yacht, you need to consider how much light you need and how it will >> show - a strip of densely packed 3528 LEDs will give a more even light >> than a strip of sparsely packed 5050s. In the case where I have replaced a >> florescent light with a strip of 3528s, the lights are behind a diffuser >> and the 3528s are close enough together that it gives a pretty even light, >> whereas the 5050s would have been visible as a bunch of discreet sources. >> So an esthetic consideration. >> >> The other thing is that the 5050s will generate more heat than the 3528s, >> and since there is likely no provision made for heatsinking I would expect >> the 5050s to start burning out before the 3528s. But not a significant >> issue. >> >> I build electronics for a living, and we build LED panels at work for >> commercial signage, and use 3528s on a grid of about 1" spacing. Customer >> is very happy with them. 5050s would make the illumination blotchy, we >> would not want that. >> >> Graham Collins >> Secret Plans >> C&C 35-III #11 >> >> On 2013-04-12 12:56 PM, Russ & Melody wrote: >> >> >> What are the practical differences between the two? (more LEDs but >> smaller vs larger LEDs & slightly higher consumption) >> >> Can you say if one is clearly better for use on yachts? >> >> ** ** Cheers, Russ >> ** ***Sweet *35 mk-1 >> >> At 10:15 AM 11/04/2013, you wrote: >> >> This site lists the specs for the 5050 and 3258 type: >> http://www.ledlightsworld.com/page.html?id=32 >> >> Steve >> C&C 32 >> Toronto >> >> >> On Thu, Apr 11, 2013 at 11:35 AM, Josh Muckley <muckl...@gmail.com> >> wrote: >> Sorry try this link instead >> >> >> https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B8pEh5lnvP1yaldRek85bXUzenc&usp=sharing >> >> >> On Thu, Apr 11, 2013 at 11:25 AM, Josh Muckley <muckl...@gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >> No not too bad. Especially considering its 5 meters of LED's. >> >> The vinyl coating is a little odd. It is tacky. Almost like it is >> still gooey. Kinda reminds me of the transparent gummy key rings that >> businesses sometimes give out as advertising. >> >> They have a peal and stick backing which is nice but I have little hope >> will last. A staple gun while probably be the best backup to the adhesive. >> >> The real that they come on is surprisingly small. Its hard to believe >> that there is actually 5 meters there. >> >> https://docs.google.com/folder/d/0B8pEh5lnvP1yaldRek85bXUzenc/edit >> >> Josh Muckley >> S/V Sea Hawk >> 1989 C&C 37+ >> Solomons, MD >> >> -- >> When security matters. >> http://www.secure-my-email.com >> On Apr 11, 2013 10:54 AM, "Tim Sippel" < tim.sip...@rci.rogers.com> >> wrote: >> >> That’s not terrible, thanks for the info ! >> >> >> >> Tim >> >> From: CnC-List [ >> mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com<cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com>] >> On Behalf Of Josh Muckley >> Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 10:48 AM >> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com >> Subject: Re: Stus-List Strip LEDs Cabin Lighting >> >> >> >> Just checked the amps for the whole roll. Came out to 1.5amps >> >> -- >> When security matters. >> http://www.secure-my-email.com >> >> On Apr 11, 2013 10:14 AM, "Tim Sippel" < tim.sip...@rci.rogers.com> >> wrote: >> >> Does anybody know how many amps these strips draw , it has to be >> miniscule right ? >> >> >> >> Tim Sippel >> 33mkii Matco >> Toronto <http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/city.html?n=250> >> >> From: CnC-List [ >> mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com<cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com>] >> On Behalf Of Stevan Plavsa >> Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 9:59 AM >> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com >> Subject: Re: Stus-List Strip LEDs Cabin Lighting >> >> >> >> The chinese made ebay 5m strips are cuttable at 3" intervals. I'm >> waiting for mine too. >> >> >> >> Steve >> >> C&C 32 >> >> Toronto >> >> >> >> On Thu, Apr 11, 2013 at 9:54 AM, Joel Aronson <joel.aron...@gmail.com > >> wrote: >> >> Edd, >> >> >> >> I'll let you know in a couple weeks. I am hoping they can be cut and >> spliced like Josh's. >> >> >> >> Joel >> >> 35/3 >> >> Annapolis >> >> >> >> On Thu, Apr 11, 2013 at 9:41 AM, Edd Schillay <e...@schillay.com> wrote: >> >> Joel, >> >> >> >> Can these be cut down? And if so, how do you wire them up? Do you need >> special connections? >> >> >> >> The price is great and I do want to replace my fluorescent bulbs. >> >> >> >> All the best, >> >> >> >> Edd >> >> >> >> >> >> Edd M. Schillay >> >> Starship Enterprise >> >> C&C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B >> >> City Island, NY >> >> Starship Enterprise's Captain's Log >> Website<http://enterpriseb.blogspot.com/> >> >> >> >> On Apr 11, 2013, at 4:02 AM, Joel Aronson <joel.aron...@gmail.com > >> wrote: >> >> >> >> I bought white and red strips off EBay. >> >> http://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/e11401.m1842.l3160/7?euid=049cfa25528a48dab196fe09c311ec7e&loc=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.com%2Fws%2FeBayISAPI.dll%3FViewItem%26item%3D190810137664%26ssPageName%3DADME%3AL%3AOU%3AUS%3A3160&exe=10013&ext=100026&sojTags=exe=exe,ext=ext >> >> >> >> $14 each. 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