To replace a number of the white screw bulbs, E10's, I have used the low cost 14V/18V units commonly available via Ebay (These are have a lens to provide a very directed spot type of light). To obtain better light diffusion, I have frosted normal domed white LED's with spray can frost as well as using sandpaper to roughen up the plastic on the dome to help with the diffusion.
LED's are the only way to go! Regards, Andy From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Ed Sent: Monday, November 14, 2011 2:59 PM To: [email protected] Subject: {S-Scale List} Bulbs vs. LEDs > Might be helpful to also note that LEDs come in several flavors in terms of the lens on the device. > Andy Andy brings up a new point with regard to LEDs. Some LEDs come with a focusing lens that provides a sharp beam of light in the right direction to simulate a headlight piercing the night. Other LEDs come with a diffused lens suitable for interior lighting of a caboose. Still other LEDs come with light output going in five directions all at once. Visualize a cube with the wires coming out the back and the light coming out of all other sides. Some LEDs are amazingly tiny -- like .020" by .040" specifically designed with a color to mimic incandescent lights. I use them inside classification lights on locos. Work great, brighter than mini-bulbs and never burn out if used correctly. Yep, I am biased. Ed L. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: [email protected] [email protected] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
