Found: 32v LED bulbs!

[stormchaser]

There was a massive thread a while back asking for sources for 32v LED bulbs and back then there didn't appear to be a source...but found one!

http://www.led-cfl-lighthouse.com/page/428093642

A but pricey, but might be worth it...

 

[MikeP]

Just remember that their claims for a 3W LED bulb replacing a 40W incandescent are far from factual. They claim their 240 Lumen bulb will replace a 40 W incandescent but a 40 W incandescent bulb produces a MINIMUM of 400 lumens. And I don't think anyone would call a 40W incandescent bulb very bright for reading or anything like that. IMO, a 60W incandescent would be about the minimum for most uses and they produce 800 lumens - So to me, the first useful bulb of that LED series might be the 9W at 720 lumens.

 

[Angela]

That is the link that was posted here a few weeks ago and the consensus was, as I recall it, that those bulbs were way too dim to be useful in our interior places where we’d like to have them, i.e. the showers, heads, staterooms, etc.

http://www.samsmarine.com/forums/showthread.php?21724-32-volt-LED-bulb...-is-it-finally-here

Also, I note that the manufacturer or seller advises that these bulbs should not be used in an enclosed fixture. Now, who wants a naked light bulb affixed to the ceiling in our boats? How unattractive that would be. I still don’t think we’re “there” yet in 32v. LED.

 

[MikeP]

" I still don’t think we’re “there” yet in 32v."

Heck, I don't think we're there yet in LED lighting for anything but flashlights! Last season I tried 4 different LED fixtures (dc and ac) to add some good lighting to the bow stateroom. I gave up and installed a circular "low profile, warm white" 120vac florescent fixture overhead, above the cabinet area. You don't even notice it's there when you walk in...until you turn on the wall switch.

 

[stormchaser]

Well, it was worth a shot. My biggest issue is finding bulbs that fit the recessed fixtures.

 

[Boatsb]

Im installing a full imtra led system in a boat for a customer. They are almost 6 watts per fixture and dimmable. Not for the faint of wallet though. About $12k for the whole yacht interior.

 

[GJH]

Once again, I think these guys have the best overall approach to this:

http://store.marinebeam.com/32v-leds--hatteras.html

Most of our panels have lighting-dedicated circuits.

 

[Tim Powell]

Well, it was worth a shot. My biggest issue is finding bulbs that fit the recessed fixtures.

Dave
Give this guy a e mail he is the smartest or most knowledgable guy i have found he is nice and polite. I got his name frome someone on the HOF. I emailed him and he answered quite prompely.
good with led and conversions good luck Tim
Name Keith Frederick ( the boat light store ) Company Name

email Keith@boatlightstore.com

Office # 772 559 2070

cell # 772 205 2529

location Vero Beach Fl

 

[Doug.T]

I'm looking at 32V to 12V power converters, many are available under $10, and there's a much better (and cheaper) selection ov 12V LEDs.

Doug
MY Beach Girl