[C320-list] Fridge Usage (Now New LED Source)

[Brian/Carol McLamb]

Thanks for sharing this information!   I have been reluctant to try any as
the reveiws have not been overwhlemingly positive.  Practical Sailor had
one they liked, but still in the pricey per bulb range.  Will be happy to
try this alternative.  Brian from s/v Serenity #1075.

On Tue, Dec 6, 2011 at 7:34 PM, John Frost <john at frostnet.net> wrote:

> I tried to post his a while ago but I don't think it made it.
>
> One other angle is to attack your other big electron waster, lights. The
> only thing worse than running a compressor to keep beer cold is using
> precious electricity to heat wires up so much that they glow.
>
> I have tried at least 10 LED's sold by various marine distributors.
> They were all in the $30-$40 range, and they were all of Color Rendering
> Index (CRI) I didn't find pleasing and most were too dim. I now have a box
> of failed experiments.
>
> On a lark, I picked up one Lowes has for 12v G4 style  replacement.
> http://tinyurl.com/88plfle
> At less than $9, I didn't expect much.
>
> When I tried one out, I was very impressed. Color and brightness almost
> match the halogen G4's that came in my fixtures and I can now leave ALL 12
> of my lights on at night for about the same energy that a single light used
> before. Also I found no interference on FM or VHF and they of course don't
> get hot.
>
> I checked the part number stamped on the unit and it is the same as the
> marine suppliers are selling for 3-4 times as much.
>
> Happy Sailing!
>
> John
> 2007 C320MKII
> Hull 1118
> Guntersville, AL
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