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Old 12-10-2013, 06:03 AM   #1
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Fluorescent Tube Light Bulbs to LED

Our 2008 Vectra has 36" florescent bulbs in the kitchen/living room ceiling fixtures. We've replaced all the incandescent bulbs in the coach except for the closets, storage bays, and these with LEDs. These are F30T8 tubes and I've searched the internet and can only find dealers with "special order" (make on demand) for this size. Any suggestions would be appreciated -- I'm not going to order 25 bulbs on a special order .
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Old 12-10-2013, 06:23 AM   #2
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This is a way you can do it yourself and save some bucks. This forum is great
http://www.irv2.com/forums/f115/inex...de-139025.html
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Old 12-10-2013, 07:41 AM   #3
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Thanks Dave -- found my source for the 3' TB bulbs at Magna Light 18 Watt LED Bulb - 3 Foot T8 Lamp - Replacement or Upgrade for Fluorescent Lights - MagnaLight at $65 ea. I'll order two and if the light output is sufficient, may replace additional florescent bulbs.
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Old 12-10-2013, 08:11 AM   #4
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Thanks Dave -- found my source for the 3' TB bulbs at Magna Light 18 Watt LED Bulb - 3 Foot T8 Lamp - Replacement or Upgrade for Fluorescent Lights - MagnaLight at $65 ea. I'll order two and if the light output is sufficient, may replace additional florescent bulbs.
ChiefJohn: Are your fixtures 120V? Unless you've special ordered these they only work with 120-277V fixtures, not 12V. Also, you have to rewire the fixture to eliminate the ballast if it is electronic.

I do not know of any 12V fluorescent to LED upgrade that does not need rewiring to remove the electronic ballast, it is not too difficult, the DIY thread has several examples.

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Old 12-10-2013, 08:15 AM   #5
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Thanks -- understand.
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Old 12-10-2013, 12:00 PM   #6
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Here are a couple of places if this is what you are looking for:

Revolution Fluorescent LED Replacement Bulbs

led t8- Online Shopping for led t8- Retail led t8 from LightInTheBox
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Old 12-11-2013, 10:28 AM   #7
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We did ours and wrote about it with photos on our Blog here:
Walkabout With Wheels: Eric Replaces Fluorescent Bulbs With LED Bulbs

And more on LED installations in the RV:
Walkabout With Wheels: LED Lighting Seminar with Kelly Walterscheid at Winnebago's Grand National Rally in Forest City, Iowa

Walkabout With Wheels: RV LED Light Bulb Booth at Winnebago's Grand National Rally

We haven't done the 2 4 foot bulbs yet. They didn't have them at the GNR. Maybe at Quartzsite next month....
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Old 12-12-2013, 03:23 AM   #8
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That would come to about $400 to do my coach. They last 10/12 times longer but also cost that many times more. You still seem to be running the ballasts anyway too with the direct replacements from Revolution. Price point is not there yet to make it economically viable.
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Update!! After numerous calls and emails to Magna Light on the "expensive" LED tubes that we ordered, we finally got our money back -- there were repeated delays with a projected delivery in mid January.

Contacted "Energy Conservation Optimization, LLC" at T8tubes.com | LED Depot. Received my LED tubes in 3-days at half the price of the previous dealer. Folks are very pleasant to deal with and can answer any questions on conversion to LEDs.
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Update!! After numerous calls and emails to Magna Light on the "expensive" LED tubes that we ordered, we finally got our money back -- there were repeated delays with a projected delivery in mid January.

Contacted "Energy Conservation Optimization, LLC" at T8tubes.com | LED Depot. Received my LED tubes in 3-days at half the price of the previous dealer. Folks are very pleasant to deal with and can answer any questions on conversion to LEDs.
Great post. Thanks for the info.
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Take a look at cabinbright.com They worked well for us.
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T-8 bulbs are used by most grocery stores. The diameter is smaller due space limitations in display cases. They shouldn't be hard to find. Check your local electrical supply store. Should be about $8-9 ea..
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Take a look at cabinbright.com They worked well for us.
At www.cabinbright.com we are all about 110% customer satisfaction. we have made several 36 and 48 inch 12 volt fluorescent tube conversions for all makes and models of RV's. Check out the website and give me a call if we can help.

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I went with these people M4 Products I really liked them very helpful and accepts returns with out any problems. They also ship out fast
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Sorry Capn Dave, I keep forgetting the lights are 12v., so not the same as the display case ones. I would still check with your local electrical supply store.
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Sorry Capn Dave, I keep forgetting the lights are 12v., so not the same as the display case ones. I would still check with your local electrical supply store.
The balasts are powered by 12 volts however the bulbs should be the same. Even my battery powered (takes two 6 volt batteries) single 10" tube flourescent light uses the same compact tubes as the 120 volt fixtures.
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