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
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> 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+
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>>
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>>  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 [ 
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>> 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
>>
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>>  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 [ 
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>> 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. Worth the gamble.
>>  Joel
>>
>>  35/3
>>
>>  Annapolis.
>>
>>
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