Re: IML: Light Above Radio-'58

["Dave Wilker" <wilkerbeast01@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Title: Philippe COURANT

Also remember that an LED needs no more than about 5 volts, so be sure to use a resistor or some method of reducing current, or... POOF!

 

 

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----- Original Message -----

From: Rob van der Es

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Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2008 4:33 AM

Subject: Re: IML: Light Above Radio-'58

That is very true Phil, but to avoid this the remedy is very simple :)

Remove the bulb, and replace it with a white power LED !!

A LED produce no heat at all, and if the light is not bright enough (allthough there are very powerful LED's available these days) you can couple two or three LED , there is certainly room enough to do so.

 

And remember, NO heat !

 

Good luck,

 

Robert

----- Original Message -----

From: Phil Courant - ACCF

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Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2008 11:36 AM

Subject: Re: IML: Light Above Radio-'58

Of course my reproductions will also warp, poor design of the light I am affraid with no centre support, so if I can make them to a better design i will so that does not happen.

The other problem is that the bulb is a 15W (# 1004) which give a lot of heat very closed to the lens !! Remember that the map light is illuminated every time one door is open .. If you leave the door opened several minutes the lens becomes a little .. soft.

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