CrazyJerry
10 W
- Joined
- Apr 13, 2011
- Messages
- 70
Great discussion on the leds! Some time ago I went all led, some 120v and some 12v (Since the price has dropped, I no longer assemble them from loose components.) Going dc right off the battery bank has eliminated the use of the inverter(s) and I've seen a significant difference between battery soc from 2007-2011.
Depending on "what color it is", "what fixture it's in" and "where it is placed" a 400-500 lumens led is more than bright enough to satisfy lighting needs. I have roughly 100 "tour goers" come through here every year and (based on what they see when the lights are on) I ask them to identify the standard and cfl bulbs from the leds. I also ask them to try and identify the 120 volt leds from the 12 volt leds. Folks leave with a different view about led lighting and all agree that the lighting (as setup) is beyond "adequate" would more than meet their needs. All of the leds dim nicely via pwm dimmer.
As leds continue to develop, off grid folks like myself will benefit (less power, smaller wire, etc.) Go LEDS!
~CrazyJerry
Depending on "what color it is", "what fixture it's in" and "where it is placed" a 400-500 lumens led is more than bright enough to satisfy lighting needs. I have roughly 100 "tour goers" come through here every year and (based on what they see when the lights are on) I ask them to identify the standard and cfl bulbs from the leds. I also ask them to try and identify the 120 volt leds from the 12 volt leds. Folks leave with a different view about led lighting and all agree that the lighting (as setup) is beyond "adequate" would more than meet their needs. All of the leds dim nicely via pwm dimmer.
As leds continue to develop, off grid folks like myself will benefit (less power, smaller wire, etc.) Go LEDS!
~CrazyJerry