Puck lights

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Puck lights

May 09, 2015, 11:04:21 am

Just finished replacing the puck light bulbs with LEDs. They are similiar to the traveling LED G4.

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Reply #1 – May 09, 2015, 11:19:14 am

I'm using the same LEDs. Very pleased.

I chose warm white, which look like halogens when on, but brighter.

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Reply #2 – May 09, 2015, 11:46:19 am

I bent the mounting pins slightly to let the led be flat in the housing after installation

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Reply #3 – May 11, 2015, 04:54:49 pm

I put the "5050" style in nearly all my pucks, except the driver's map light.
used to be sold in packages of ten @ $7.99. now sold in packages of two @ $4.99. They were these:
Amazon.com : Cutequeen G4 Base Tower Type 12v Ac/dc 5050 5smd 5-smd LED...
Cutequeen G4 Base Tower Type 12v Ac/dc 5050 5smd 5-smd LED Holagen Bulb Replacemnt for Rv Camper Trailer Boat Marine Lumen Warm White (Pack of 10)
by Cutequeen

Now I'm thinking of using these in a couple critical areas, such as above the dining table:
cutequeen G4 Base Tower Type 12v Ac/dc 3528 24SMD 24-SMD LED Holagen Bulb...
cutequeen G4 Base Tower Type 12v Ac/dc 3528 24SMD 24-SMD LED Holagen Bulb Replacemnt for Rv Camper Trailer Boat Marine Lumen Warm White (pack of 2)
by Cutequeen
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Price: $9.99

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Reply #4 – May 11, 2015, 05:57:22 pm

I swapped all of my brass trimmed puck lights with glass bezeled LEDs. The 3" are a direct swap. We used the 4.5" over the dining room table, over the sink and a new one under the cabinet over the countertop. A bit more $$ but much more light.

Amazon.com: ITC (69231B-3K-DB) 3" Radiance LED Overhead Light/Spring Mount:...

After doing this I have about 24 of the original puck lights with brass trim rings and bulbs. If you need some let me know. $5 each or $25 for 6 and I'll pay shipping. Or make me an offer. They need to go to somewhere where they are needed.

Roger

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Reply #5 – May 11, 2015, 06:09:42 pm

I'll take 6...

paypal, check or M.O.?

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Reply #6 – May 11, 2015, 08:34:22 pm

Dave, send me a PM with address, I'll send them. Mail a check when you yet them.

Glad you can use them.

Roger

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Reply #7 – May 11, 2015, 09:37:34 pm

Roger, the glass ones you got (and reviewed) at Amazon are also available from Camping World.
They are from a company here in MICHIGAN

3" Radiance Overhead LED Light, Spring Mount - ITC 69231B-3K-DB - LED...

good deal on 4.5" screw mount ITC @ $5 ea
ITC 69240NS 15 3K 4 5" Radiance LED Overhead Light Spring Screw Mount C1 | eBay

ErgodE has them for a low price. HOWEVER, the vendor gets TERRIBLE reviews on line

Re: Puck lights

Reply #8 – May 11, 2015, 10:18:38 pm

ITC makes a wide range of lighting and other RV products. You have to watch shipping. The EBay offer for $5 adds $7.80 min for shipping. Camping World adds $5. If you have Amazon Prime 2 day shipping is "free". Look for ITC on Amazon. Lots of products.

The spring mounts look better than the screw mounts. Even if you paint the screws white you will still see them. Making adjustments is easier with the spring mounts.

When looking at LED bulbs or fixtures compare color temp and output in lumens.

Roger

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Reply #9 – May 11, 2015, 10:22:38 pm

Quote from: Home2fromHastings – May 11, 2015, 10:18:38 pm

When looking at LED bulbs or fixtures compare color temp and output in lumens.

And usable voltage ranges... for RVs you want a range, not just a "12V" LED.

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Reply #10 – May 11, 2015, 10:40:23 pm

That is correct. The ITC RV fixtures work over a range of voltages typical in an RV. They are what FT uses in their new coaches. Steve posted a thorough disertation on how LEDs and voltages work (or don't work) together. Way over my head but it made sense.

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Reply #11 – May 11, 2015, 10:43:32 pm

LED's are often marked with a voltage range 10-30V.
The ones in question are:
Product Specifications: 10-14 Volt, 0.26 Amp, 3.6 Watt, 160 Lumens
I often get combined shipping on eBay and elsewhere. Considering the number of these we have under cabinets, I doubt anyone is going to order just one. $7 or $8 postage is insignificant when ordering several of the fixtures. In fact, minutes ago I ordered four of the ITC 3" spring mount frosted glass fixtures $5 ea plus $8.10 total postage. Order is with an Amazon partner, Tweety's, not fulfilled by Amazon (which would be free postage on $35 order w/o paying to get PRIME membership).

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Reply #12 – August 04, 2015, 04:05:39 pm

Quote from: Roger and Susan in Home2 – May 11, 2015, 05:57:22 pm

I swapped all of my brass trimmed puck lights with glass bezeled LEDs. The 3" are a direct swap. We used the 4.5" over the dining room table, over the sink and a new one under the cabinet over the countertop. A bit more $$ but much more light.

Amazon.com: ITC (69231B-3K-DB) 3" Radiance LED Overhead Light/Spring Mount:...

After doing this I have about 24 of the original puck lights with brass trim rings and bulbs. If you need some let me know. $5 each or $25 for 6 and I'll pay shipping. Or make me an offer. They need to go to somewhere where they are needed.

Roger

I got 6 of the puck lights from Roger. It turns out they are the wrong size for our coach. They are 3" bezels; 2 1/4" hole. The price is right; if anyone can use them just spring for the shipping.

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Reply #13 – August 04, 2015, 04:18:26 pm

Hi Grant & Betty

I'll take them. I can PayPal the shipping over to you.

Thanks, Bob

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Reply #14 – August 04, 2015, 04:50:07 pm

Bob,
Send me your address and they're yours.
Grant

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Reply #15 – August 04, 2015, 06:10:18 pm

Which LED's are dimmable?
I've seen a lot on Amazon that are not dimmable but the don't say they Are dimmable.

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Reply #16 – August 04, 2015, 07:01:43 pm

Doug, the lights I got from Amazon are dimmable

Amazon.com: ITC (69231B-3K-DB) 3" Radiance LED Overhead Light/Spring Mount:...

They are very nice. A direct replacement in our 2001.

Roger

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Reply #17 – August 08, 2015, 08:40:24 am

Thanks, Roger. Got the pucks, just need bulbs. I'll have a look.

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Reply #18 – August 08, 2015, 10:21:55 am

Doug,
These bulbs are quite nice as an LED replacement for the halogen bulbs. $6 for two. Warm white is better (in my opinion) inside. Cool white (or just white) is good for bays. They are a direct replacement for the halogen bulbs, no change required for the existing lights or heat sink.

I got the new ITC lights because new bulbs and new bezels in brushed nickel were about the same price as the ITC lights which are very nice, dimmable, fit in the existing holes, use the existing wiring, have a frosted glass bezel and put out more light than any replacenpment bulb that I found.

JRLED G4 3W 130lm 3000K 3-COB LED Warm White Light Mini Spotlights - Silver...

Does your Nimbus have halogen bulbs?

Roger

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Reply #19 – August 08, 2015, 06:05:10 pm

Roger:
Thanks.
These bulbs look good but they are not dimmable.
The Nimbus halogens are dimmable.
The problem with Amazon, where we buy almost everything, is finding bulbs that say 'dimmable'. Lots of bulbs say 'not dimmable' but lots don't say. If they don't say 'not dimmable' does that mean they are dimmable?
Maybe I'm just dim.
Not to worry. I'll eventually find the right bulbs. No hurry. Winters coming anyway so we need the halogen heat.
Doug

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Reply #20 – August 08, 2015, 08:07:36 pm

Doug, I found if they say they have a voltage range then they are dimmable. I changed out the switches that turned the old halogens on and off and put in a King Dimmer that is electronic and has a rotary knob control and is sold in many RV stores. It has worked good for nearly 3 yrs now. Was $20 here.
JohnH

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Reply #21 – August 08, 2015, 09:07:45 pm

Doug, I am confused. Every Nimbus I have looked at especially later models like yours have the ITC glass LED ceiling lights. Maybe you are looking for lights for something else.

Is this what your ceiling lights look like? These are the ITC LED dimable lights.

Wow, I see they are $20 at Amazon now. I bought them for about $11.

Try this link. They are less than $13.

Amazon.com: ITC (69231B-6K-DB) 3" Radiance LED Overhead Light/Spring Mount:...

You will have a hard time finding a 160 lumen bulb.

Roger

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Reply #22 – August 09, 2015, 06:02:02 pm

Roger:
All of he ceiling lights are halogens and they do look like your pic. I've had to replace bulbs a few that burned out. Maybe we got the last of the halogens or something.
John:
Thanks. For the info. makes sense.

I've emailed a source and asked if they have a dimmable G4 replacement. Waiting for reply

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