Converting Whelen 900s/Similar Scene lighting to LED?
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Just found some LED angel eyes. This could be a cool, simple add on. They range in power, and size. Up to 300 lumens, and with 60-120mm rings. Probably more options if you dig deeper. Could be a quick & easy addition, and the circular shape might help reduce hotspots.
https://www.superbrightleds.com/search/led-accent-lighting/angel eyes/
And of course the RGB ones w/ remote would be even cooler.
https://www.superbrightleds.com/search/led-accent-lighting/angel eyes/
And of course the RGB ones w/ remote would be even cooler.
rossvtaylor
Adventurer
Thanks for the inspiration, gentlemen! I found small baking pans and am going that route. I'll post pics when that's done, so see how it turned out.
jblaze5779
Observer
Had some of these flanges made up a local place down here. The lights are LED floods from amazon. I'm not to concerned about the quality of the lights but moreso with getting the red lenses and halogen fixtures off the van.
rlrenz
Explorer
Looks good. Since I'm not planning on staying "off the grid" in mine, I replaced all the red & blue lenses with new amber lenses -- at $47 per each. Here in MN, amber lenses mean that you're a construction or service vehicle, so they're OK. I'm a member of the USCG Auxiliary, so there is a chance that my buggy may be involved in an activity that needs warning lights.
When I purchased my Medic Master, it had a 120 volt halogen floodlight on each side - 500 watt on the passenger side, and 250 watt on the driver's side. These were removed and replaced with some Chinese wonders, but these will be replaced with some Tecniq LED worklights in the near future
When I purchased my Medic Master, it had a 120 volt halogen floodlight on each side - 500 watt on the passenger side, and 250 watt on the driver's side. These were removed and replaced with some Chinese wonders, but these will be replaced with some Tecniq LED worklights in the near future
patoz
Expedition Leader
At one time, I had planned on doing the same thing using the Rigid D2 version lights. However, they are 3 3/16" deep and my Type III module body walls are only 2" thick. The only way to make them work is to cut into the cabinet's back walls inside, and I don't want to do that.
So now my plan is to so as Bob just mentioned, and use the TecNiq SteelHead Heavy Duty Work Lights, which are only 2" deep. I will need to get some recessed boxes or have some build to mount them in.
Abitibi
Explorer
Hey guys
Patoz suggested I'd post my solution for the side scene lights. I've already posted on my build thread and in the general ambo FAQ thread so forgive the duplication.
Like most of you I needed a solution for my side lights. Mine were painted over when they decommissioned my ambo so either I bought new lenses and dealt with the average existing lights or came up with a better solution.
I had my idea from the get go but instead of building my own aluminum recessed box I decided to start baking
Can't take credit for the idea, just made it work for my needs. .. And I needed 2"depth max to fit between the ambo studs.
This is what i started with, beats building my own!
Only problem is I needed 9"x7" boxes to fit both the lights and the ambo design. I could have kept the baking tray as is (9"x9") but it would have looked funny. So, cut 2" off and re-welded it.
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Drilled a few holes for mounting the light, running the wire and to screw it against the body then off to powder coating.
As for lights, I found these nice thin 5" LED's from my favorite light store.
All together and ready to replace my 15 yrs old useless side scene lights
Just need to cut the old lights opening on my ambo a bit larger, apply a new seal and secure in place. Just need
Cheers
David
"Another great day ruined by responsibilities"
Patoz suggested I'd post my solution for the side scene lights. I've already posted on my build thread and in the general ambo FAQ thread so forgive the duplication.
Like most of you I needed a solution for my side lights. Mine were painted over when they decommissioned my ambo so either I bought new lenses and dealt with the average existing lights or came up with a better solution.
I had my idea from the get go but instead of building my own aluminum recessed box I decided to start baking
Can't take credit for the idea, just made it work for my needs. .. And I needed 2"depth max to fit between the ambo studs.This is what i started with, beats building my own!
Only problem is I needed 9"x7" boxes to fit both the lights and the ambo design. I could have kept the baking tray as is (9"x9") but it would have looked funny. So, cut 2" off and re-welded it.
View attachment 378624
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Drilled a few holes for mounting the light, running the wire and to screw it against the body then off to powder coating.
As for lights, I found these nice thin 5" LED's from my favorite light store.
All together and ready to replace my 15 yrs old useless side scene lights
Just need to cut the old lights opening on my ambo a bit larger, apply a new seal and secure in place. Just need
Cheers
David
"Another great day ruined by responsibilities"
Hey, great to see the progress on those baking pans!
Here's another LED option I just found. It's a flat panel, 6"x6" square. Not sure if/how this square would fill the inner Whelen space, might have to trim the housing to get it to fit behind the lens.
The thing puts out 400lm, and draws ~7 watts.
https://www.superbrightleds.com/mor...task-light-6in-x-6in/2081/#/tab/Photos&Videos
Here's another LED option I just found. It's a flat panel, 6"x6" square. Not sure if/how this square would fill the inner Whelen space, might have to trim the housing to get it to fit behind the lens.
The thing puts out 400lm, and draws ~7 watts.
https://www.superbrightleds.com/mor...task-light-6in-x-6in/2081/#/tab/Photos&Videos
patoz
Expedition Leader
If nothing else, they look like they might be a good low profile replacement for the interior ceiling lights.
patoz
Expedition Leader
Apparently, these are for inside use only, since I don't see anything about them being waterproof. Of course they could be mounted in some kind of housing, but then it gets complicated and the price goes up. I also wonder how hot they get since I don't see any kind of heat sink.
I measured a 900 series lens, and this light panel will fit inside the perimeter with about 3/8" on the top and bottom each, so it may be possible to mount them directly to the old reflector using some brackets.
I measured a 900 series lens, and this light panel will fit inside the perimeter with about 3/8" on the top and bottom each, so it may be possible to mount them directly to the old reflector using some brackets.
Yeah, I chatted w/ them and they said it's not waterproof. Not sure I'd recommend it for a utility trailer though, since those can be high humidity. I think it would make a great inside bench/cot light replacement. Super thin for all that light.
I'm thinking the metal back is the heat sink. The panel has 36 3020 SMD LEDs, so it's probably the 36 LEDs on a circuit board, mounted on the metal. That's a lot like the current big panel LED ceiling lights for houses.
I'm thinking the metal back is the heat sink. The panel has 36 3020 SMD LEDs, so it's probably the 36 LEDs on a circuit board, mounted on the metal. That's a lot like the current big panel LED ceiling lights for houses.
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