Brighter Globe ??

Submitted: Thursday, Jul 30, 2009 at 14:04

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We have a under awning light on our vehicle with a 12V/15CP globe, and would like something a bit brighter. The globe is a common Single contact/Parallel pin globe, similar to that used in indicators and reverse type lights.
I don't need to light up an acre, but a bit more light to see what I'm eating would be helpful !!
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Reply By: Tenpounder (SA) - Thursday, Jul 30, 2009 at 14:16

Thursday, Jul 30, 2009 at 14:16

Hi there. My first thought is that you may find something at Jaycar such as halogen or LED replacements that may fit. They stock a big range, far more than what I would call 'normal' automotive globes. Hope this helps.

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Reply By: Member - Ed. C. (QLD) - Thursday, Jul 30, 2009 at 15:29

Thursday, Jul 30, 2009 at 15:29

Well ummm, at the risk of stating the obvious,

Why don'tcha just try one of the 21W (32 cp??) globes as commonly used in indicator/reverse lights, and see what difference it makes??

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Reply By: Member - Alan John C (WA) - Thursday, Jul 30, 2009 at 16:57

Thursday, Jul 30, 2009 at 16:57

Signman try the 21watt globe in yellow we found that our 21watt globes in our external lights were a little too bright and attrack a lot of insects so we purchases 21watt in yellow easier on the eye and solved the insect problem pick them up from the local auto shop cheers alan.

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Reply By: On Patrol & TONI - Thursday, Jul 30, 2009 at 17:06

Thursday, Jul 30, 2009 at 17:06

Dave, my question is: why are you outside the "Tardis" in the first place??????

As said before, the yellow 21W indicator globe (as used on Patrols etc, so it must be good) will do the job or as also said before, Jaycar has an led replacement globe that draws less power but is brighter in a narrower beam.

Cheers mate, Colin.

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Reply By: HappyCamper - Thursday, Jul 30, 2009 at 17:52

Thursday, Jul 30, 2009 at 17:52

Why not use a citronella candle? Don't eat it though!! great light and keeps the insects at bay!! LOL
Sorry, couldn't resist...others don't know me and might get the s**** but knew I could get away with it this time!! LOL

Bronwyn ;-)

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Reply By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Thursday, Jul 30, 2009 at 22:15

Thursday, Jul 30, 2009 at 22:15

For light under an awning, nothing beats a 13watt Fluoro that is mounted horizontally. The LEDs I've seen are too directional. The incandescent globes just waste power.

Spend about $20 at Jaycar for this: