Ayupmeducks 1,730 Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 I've just changed out the tubes in one of the kitchen fluoros, two 4 foot LED tubes, VERY impressed by the light output!! I did have to disconnect the ballast, as the ones stateside are electronic, and not compatible with the LED tubes, but fairly easy even for none electricians, as long as they obey the rule, trip the circuit breaker first!! These are Jackyled tubes bought off of Amazon, reasonable price too, should pay for themselves within two years. Off to change out another fitting. I'm on a roll...LOL 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 What power consumption Ayup ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 I must get some of these when I remodel my kitchen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ayupmeducks 1,730 Posted July 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 22 watts brighter than the 40 watts. Kev, we used to change out in the UK mining industry... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ayupmeducks 1,730 Posted July 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 I know that....LOL We used to change a face out when one finished. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
colly0410 1,183 Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 Yup John's right, they did say "change out" dahn pit.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 you're just weird John You should take this as a compliment Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ayupmeducks 1,730 Posted July 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 More than satisfied with the LED lamps, even the missus said they are brighter than real fluoros, she wants them for her office! each fitting has two tubes, originals were 40watts each, now 22 watts each, almost a 50% saving in electricity. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ayupmeducks 1,730 Posted July 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 Well I did say "I know" Mick...LOL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NewBasfordlad 3,599 Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 I change my GU 10's for LED's 4 watts instead of 25, I love em. I bought the first from B&Q then went on to the bay and bought 10 direct from China for £18-80p Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ayupmeducks 1,730 Posted July 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2015 Some more for Kev, "Changing the ropes out" When the mechanical side were changing the winding ropes "at pit" "Changing a pump out" Either replacing a faulty pump or installing a larger pump. "Changing the shearer out" Replacing the shearer with a new machine. Changing out is a common terminology Kev used by Brits, Aussies and Americans.......So there.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 Was in Coop @ Mapperley Top last night, all now lit with fittings with rows of LEDs. Very Bright too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ayupmeducks 1,730 Posted July 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 "Towd yer", the ones I changed out were twin 40 watt warm white tubes, changed for 22 watt daylight tubes, far brighter. Over here we have electronic ballasts which are a pain in the butt in very hot weather!! Those type of ballasts have to be removed, old type switch starts can be left, or removed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ayupmeducks 1,730 Posted July 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 I like bright well lit rooms. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,328 Posted August 1, 2015 Report Share Posted August 1, 2015 Looking at teh fluorescent replacement tubes it seems they only come in cool white. I prefer warm white myself. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ayupmeducks 1,730 Posted August 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2015 I think they come in a range of colours, some pretty expensive too. Daylight suits me, no bluish tint, just pure white light. Just one thing, if anyone goes this route, depending on the make, you might have to remove the ballast. Mines that type, as we have electronic ballasts and LED tubes are not compatible with those types of ballasts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ayupmeducks 1,730 Posted August 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2015 I've "alus" been a bright light fan Kev, nowt under 100 watt bulbs when I lived in the UK. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Karlton 582 Posted August 1, 2015 Report Share Posted August 1, 2015 Ayupmeducks#1 I could do we a light job Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ayupmeducks 1,730 Posted August 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2015 I've been after one a them "fer" years...LOL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SPIKEISLAND9 46 Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 I`m in West Bridgford and our local street lights were changed to L.E.D. earlier this year. No doubt cheaper to run and certainly less stray light pollution but weird. Gloomy, eerie. Main roads still orange sodium type though. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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