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Re: Eureka! Found: the best ever LED G4 replacement for the halogen pucks

Reply #25 –
Thanks, Keith and Joyce!!  We received our "Tom Lang Traveling LED Test Bulb" and we REALLY like it.  b^.^d

We, too, have tested several different LED's, and haven't been very happy with any of them.  These are a beautiful white color, and bright without being blinding.  I have attached several pictures taken during the day, and one at night.  In each picture, the "Tom Lang Traveling Test Bulb" is the one on the left, and a different LED bulb is on the right.  It is very clear to us the difference in color - the other LED bulb looks too green.  We didn't notice how green it was until we had Tom Lang's next to it as a comparison. 

We will be ordering these for our coach.  Great find, Tom!  ^.^d

Who would like to try the "Tom Lang Traveling LED Test Bulb" next?  It's ready to ship to the next FoFummer....
The selected media item is not currently available.Amanda and Douglas
Lily *meow* (RIP 7/19/23) and B.T. *meow* (RIP 9/12/18)
1997 U320 40' - "Brawley"
Motorcade #17266
Escapee #113692

Re: Eureka! Found: the best ever LED G4 replacement for the halogen pucks

Reply #26 –
I bent the pins a bit on mine while installing them to make them parallel to the cabinet surface about half way through.

color appears the same as the halogens which we liked.
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4

Re: Eureka! Found: the best ever LED G4 replacement for the halogen pucks

Reply #27 –
It looks like TulsaTrent is going to be the next lucky one to try out "Tom Lang's Traveling LED Test Bulb."  I am sending it in the mail today! 
The selected media item is not currently available.Amanda and Douglas
Lily *meow* (RIP 7/19/23) and B.T. *meow* (RIP 9/12/18)
1997 U320 40' - "Brawley"
Motorcade #17266
Escapee #113692

Re: Eureka! Found: the best ever LED G4 replacement for the halogen pucks

Reply #28 –
Siren,
 
Thanks, I consider it an honor and a privilege to get to the top of the list!
 
Tom,
 
Thank you for making this available for us armchair followers; it sure is easier than redoing the research you have done.
 
(Most) everyone else:
 
Please let me know if you want Tom's LED light next. If more than one replies, I will include the list when I send it forward.
 
Trent

Trent and Jean Eyler
2000  U295  4003  WTFE  ISC  350
Build#5603 MC#17385

Re: Eureka! Found: the best ever LED G4 replacement for the halogen pucks

Reply #29 –
I figured since Tom did the research there was no need for me to second guess.  I just got my bulbs from DX but like Dick & Sue I couldn't figure out how to remove the reflector.  I may try bending the prongs a little to see if I can leave the reflector in as some have apparently done. 

Can't wait to get them changed.
Rick & Rhonda
2003 U320 4220  Build #6199
Was
91 36' GV 300 Caterpillar, 92 40' U280 300 Cummins, 97 36' U295 300 Cummins, 2002
U320 450 Cummins
(Guess we're hooked)

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Re: Eureka! Found: the best ever LED G4 replacement for the halogen pucks

Reply #30 –
Slip a thin flat bladed screwdriver between the black housing and the silver reflector just below one of the two tabs. Twist the screwdriver and the reflector will pop loose. I found it easiest to remove the housing from the cabinet (two screws) so I didn't have to crane my neck to see what I was doing.

Re: Eureka! Found: the best ever LED G4 replacement for the halogen pucks

Reply #31 –

For those looking for another option for the puck lights, I tested then bought ours from amazon:
Ledwholesalers Disc Type G4 Base Side Pin LED Bulb with 9xsmd2835 12v Ac/dc,...

They all fit perfectly without removing the reflector or doing anything but opening, pulling out the bulb and putting in the LED. Pushing the LED into the puck lights requires a little wiggling and pushing *just* a bit harder than you think you should, but every single one went in and worked perfectly.  They draw 1.5 watts and Susan and the kids were unable to pick out the LED from the Halogen in a lineup without looking close enough to see the circle vs filament shape. 2/$10 IIRC and they were delivered to Skidaway Island state park in Savannah GA in Amazon's promised 2 days. :-)

James

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James & Susan
Alex & Elizabeth
Tortie and Gigi ( the "Bird TV" cats )
1998 U320 42' Build 5298