I'm not the one to do the math on this, but it occurs to me that the
overhead of running the inverter might be greater than running a
fluorescent directly off 12 vdc.

??

Jim

On Jan 22, 2004, at 9:58 AM, Daniel Stevens wrote:

> I'd say buy an inexpensive 120volt inverter (wouldn't take much) and
> there is a multitude of options available in custom interior
> lighting..
>
> I just spotterd at the local walmart a 18" stip w/6 down light LEDs
> for cabinetry and curios. it was formable and uses a power brick to
> 120v.
>
> you could likely do the electrical math and get a proper connection to
> 12vt.   they were $24 +/-
>
>
>
>
> Subject: light emitting diodes
>
>
> What does the list think of light emitting diodes (LEDs)? I want to
> replace some of
> the interior incandescent bulbs with LED bulbs but have been having
> trouble finding a
> source. I am fascinated with the idea of 100,000 hours of light from
> one bulb. I would
> also like to replace exterior incandescents with LEDs, but again can
> find nothing but
> a flashing break light (I would like something more subtle). Any
> sources? Thanks.
>
> Barbara
> 89 Syncro
>