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Old 05-29-2012, 10:35 AM   #11
hitchup
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In our search for replacements, found it best to buy 1 of each and test them out. What works for one person doesn't always work for someone else.

We have 2 different sizes of puck lights that use the G4 Halogen bulbs. Tried different colors - CW above stovetop, in bathroom, hallway to BR and in ceiling of dinette slideout. Then WW in main ceiling. But we don't ever use those. Mainly they are back-up lights and don't like the WW as well.

G4-xWHP10-D: 10~30VDC 10HP-LED G4 Lamp | $ 14.95 |
G4-WWHP10-D : Warm White
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G4-xHP6-DAC: 6HP-LED Disc G4 Lamp | $ 11.95 |
G4-CWHP6-DAC: Cool White
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G4-xHP10-DAC: 10HP-LED G4 Lamp | $ 14.95 |
G4-CWHP10-DAC: Cool White

We're happy with the light output from these, but not so much with the wedge base 921's that we got from SuperBright.
921-x12: Wedge Base LED bulb | $ 5.95 |
These work fine in the wall sconces where we don't need much light or mind the Blue cast.

But found some different ones from Dyer's that work better in the Island pendant lights. More expensive, but worth it. And they work on 12v, just not with a dimmer switch. Only bought 3 to test out. Need to buy 3-more eventually for dining room light fixture.
*Ming's 921 Green Long Life 250 Lumens LED Bulb - SKU: 72146 (Warm White) Bonus is 100,000 hrs. Much more than the life expectancy of the wedge base that turn brown and burn out eventually.

Still looking for spot lights above bed and LR seating- 1139IF - BA15 base. Hate the heat output, so these are barely ever used. Also, hasn't been a priority since some of the LED's are as higher than others. Plus need to make sure they would work with style fixtures we have and are the right color. Too many red, blue or yellow for auto bulbs.
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