Just a quick update on the LEDs. I purchased what I thought were two different colors of the same type of LED strip from eBay.<http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=320968577841>
http://www.ebay.com/itm/5M-500CM-3528-LED-SMD-Warm-White-300-leds-Flexible-Lamp-Light-Strip-12V-Car-Moto-/320968577841 http://www.ebay.com/itm/5M-300-LED-flexible-light-strip-3528-SMD-Orange-Amber-WATERPROOF-12V-5-meter-/290886181005 I was concerned with the color because I have found that almost all LEDs have a blueish tint. It makes the light very harsh. Fortunately the warm white do seem to be less blue than normal although I don't think I'll know for sure until they are on the boat. I think the Amber colored ones might end up being better. What I didn't realize was that the first link (warm white) was for a non-waterproof version. They are about 25% of the cost of the waterproof ones but they don't have the rubbery vinyl coating. Just be careful what type you select for your application. Fortunately, I have a use for them indoors so it isn't a loss. Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD -- When security matters. http://www.secure-my-email.com On Apr 13, 2013 7:52 AM, "Graham Collins" <cnclistforw...@hotmail.com> wrote: > Hi Russ > You have the essential difference correct, the larger LED allows more > light / area, but at a cost of more power. The larger LEDs are a good > choice if you are making something like an LED flashlight where you want to > pack the most light into a tight area. The 3528 size is probably the most > common size though, which translates into lower cost per lumen to make > them. > > For a yacht, you need to consider how much light you need and how it will > show - a strip of densely packed 3528 LEDs will give a more even light > than a strip of sparsely packed 5050s. In the case where I have replaced a > florescent light with a strip of 3528s, the lights are behind a diffuser > and the 3528s are close enough together that it gives a pretty even light, > whereas the 5050s would have been visible as a bunch of discreet sources. > So an esthetic consideration. > > The other thing is that the 5050s will generate more heat than the 3528s, > and since there is likely no provision made for heatsinking I would expect > the 5050s to start burning out before the 3528s. But not a significant > issue. > > I build electronics for a living, and we build LED panels at work for > commercial signage, and use 3528s on a grid of about 1" spacing. Customer > is very happy with them. 5050s would make the illumination blotchy, we > would not want that. > > Graham Collins > Secret Plans > C&C 35-III #11 > > On 2013-04-12 12:56 PM, Russ & Melody wrote: > > > What are the practical differences between the two? (more LEDs but smaller > vs larger LEDs & slightly higher consumption) > > Can you say if one is clearly better for use on yachts? > > ** ** Cheers, Russ > ** ***Sweet *35 mk-1 > > At 10:15 AM 11/04/2013, you wrote: > > This site lists the specs for the 5050 and 3258 type: > http://www.ledlightsworld.com/page.html?id=32 > > Steve > C&C 32 > Toronto > > > On Thu, Apr 11, 2013 at 11:35 AM, Josh Muckley <muckl...@gmail.com> wrote: > Sorry try this link instead > > > https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B8pEh5lnvP1yaldRek85bXUzenc&usp=sharing > > > On Thu, Apr 11, 2013 at 11:25 AM, Josh Muckley <muckl...@gmail.com> > wrote: > > No not too bad. Especially considering its 5 meters of LED's. > > The vinyl coating is a little odd. It is tacky. Almost like it is > still gooey. Kinda reminds me of the transparent gummy key rings that > businesses sometimes give out as advertising. > > They have a peal and stick backing which is nice but I have little hope > will last. A staple gun while probably be the best backup to the adhesive. > > The real that they come on is surprisingly small. Its hard to believe > that there is actually 5 meters there. > > https://docs.google.com/folder/d/0B8pEh5lnvP1yaldRek85bXUzenc/edit > > Josh Muckley > S/V Sea Hawk > 1989 C&C 37+ > Solomons, MD > > -- > When security matters. > http://www.secure-my-email.com > On Apr 11, 2013 10:54 AM, "Tim Sippel" < tim.sip...@rci.rogers.com> > wrote: > > That’s not terrible, thanks for the info ! > > > > Tim > > From: CnC-List [ > mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com<cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com>] > On Behalf Of Josh Muckley > Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 10:48 AM > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Subject: Re: Stus-List Strip LEDs Cabin Lighting > > > > Just checked the amps for the whole roll. Came out to 1.5amps > > -- > When security matters. > http://www.secure-my-email.com > > On Apr 11, 2013 10:14 AM, "Tim Sippel" < tim.sip...@rci.rogers.com> > wrote: > > Does anybody know how many amps these strips draw , it has to be > miniscule right ? > > > > Tim Sippel > 33mkii Matco > Toronto <http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/city.html?n=250> > > From: CnC-List [ > mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com<cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com>] > On Behalf Of Stevan Plavsa > Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 9:59 AM > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Subject: Re: Stus-List Strip LEDs Cabin Lighting > > > > The chinese made ebay 5m strips are cuttable at 3" intervals. I'm > waiting for mine too. > > > > Steve > > C&C 32 > > Toronto > > > > On Thu, Apr 11, 2013 at 9:54 AM, Joel Aronson <joel.aron...@gmail.com > > wrote: > > Edd, > > > > I'll let you know in a couple weeks. I am hoping they can be cut and > spliced like Josh's. > > > > Joel > > 35/3 > > Annapolis > > > > On Thu, Apr 11, 2013 at 9:41 AM, Edd Schillay <e...@schillay.com> wrote: > > Joel, > > > > Can these be cut down? And if so, how do you wire them up? Do you need > special connections? > > > > The price is great and I do want to replace my fluorescent bulbs. > > > > All the best, > > > > Edd > > > > > > Edd M. Schillay > > Starship Enterprise > > C&C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B > > City Island, NY > > Starship Enterprise's Captain's Log Website<http://enterpriseb.blogspot.com/> > > > > On Apr 11, 2013, at 4:02 AM, Joel Aronson <joel.aron...@gmail.com > > wrote: > > > > I bought white and red strips off EBay. > > http://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/e11401.m1842.l3160/7?euid=049cfa25528a48dab196fe09c311ec7e&loc=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.com%2Fws%2FeBayISAPI.dll%3FViewItem%26item%3D190810137664%26ssPageName%3DADME%3AL%3AOU%3AUS%3A3160&exe=10013&ext=100026&sojTags=exe=exe,ext=ext > > > > $14 each. 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