Light bulb question

[rustybucket]

Ok, so as I'm going through the new boat I want to replace any bulbs that are out with LED equivalents where possible....

First bulb in question really kinda has me stumped..... I have about 20 of these halogen fixtures about the boat. Only about 2 of them are actually working, the rest are burned out. Two questions on these...

1. How in the world do you get the bulbs out? I pretty much destroyed one fixture in the rod locker trying to get the bulb out, anybody know what the secret is?

2. The bulb says 12v/20w on the back of it... seems strange maybe not? Think these bulbs are on the AC circuit?

3. Anyone recommend an led replacement for these? I've found several choices online, not sure which would be best?





Second bulb in question was in the master shower. Numbers on the bulb are GE 1224 which is a 32v bulb and I get 32v in the socket, so this was the correct bulb. Did a little google searching and did not come up with a led version of this bulb, anyone happen to have a source for that?

 

[Boatsb]

The bulb in the picture is an mr11.

You want an input window well above 12 volts. Look at brands like imtra.

 

[rustybucket]

The bulb in the picture is an mr11.

You want an input window well above 12 volts. Look at brands like imtra.

This bulb is 10-30v. Think this would be ok?:
https://marineledshop.com/marine-led-mr11-mr16-replacement-bulbs/6-led-mr11-bulb-ww

 

[rustybucket]

This looks like the bayonet bulb in the shower, but it's rated 10-30v dc too....

http://www.imtra.com/334e2bdd-d00a-4126-89c4-8d9d0ad652ac/lighting-bulbs-led-detail.htm

 

[tonytrakovich]

If the lights are on an AC circuit then there is a transformer somewhere bringing the voltage down to 12VAC. An led that is not rated for AC current will not work.

 

[Tim Powell]

I do not know nothing about bubs i was in the same fix as you. I took my bulbs to Yes the local Lowes. I found what i wanted . They had under counter stuff it took me a while to get it figured out but mine are all working and led.

 

[Boatsb]

12 volts dc for sure. The supply may be 120 v ac but the bulb is definitely 12v dc.

Also make sure the lamps have glass covers.