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Subject:Re: interior lighting - led strip
From:Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
Date:Sun, 24 Feb 2013 11:57:38 -0800

I'll try and measure some current draw today. I was all set to make some U channel or angle mounts. But I found that the strips were fine on their own, especially on the kitchen side. Others may like a hidden light effect, and I might do that too if I find the light bothersome when camping.

cheers

alistair

On 2013-02-24, at 10:33 AM, neil n wrote:

> But if you didn't let out some magic smoke, how else would you know
> the circuit is live and working?
> 
> ;)
> 
> Useful info. Especially the light colour rating system.
> 
> I was curious of how much the dimmer draws. Easy to measure?
> 
> On CL, I've seen LED's in metal brackets with cover. They allow 2 or 3
> mount angles. Can't find the ad right now, but this could be an option
> for some people for under the spice rack mount.
> 
> Neil.`
> 
> On Sun, Feb 24, 2013 at 7:33 AM, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote:
>> finished a 2 strip, warm white led install yesterday. Got much better light in the van now.
>> 
>> http://shufti.wordpress.com/2013/02/23/vanagon-interior-lighting-with-led/
>> 
>> 
>> alistair
> 
> 
> 
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