Replace lightbulbs with LED

[Chris in CA]

Hi Friends,
I have a model 550 that is about 15 years old. The three lights (2 in cabin, 1 in galley) are not LED. I am assuming this because they hear up a bit. Can anyone help me figure out how to replace them with LED bulbs?

Happy Camping

Chris

 

[rmbrowder]

I purchsed replacement leds at West Marine. They were a direct change. Instead of a red I went with a blue to replace the red incandescent.

 

[SethB]

I also did this project, being super stingy with power use. Somewhere I posted about the amazon part #s, but it was so long ago that they’re likely obsolete.

The process is to figure out the base that’s needed - ah, I found my old post:

Post in thread 'Cpap Power For Boondocking'

Aug 25, 2018

Which LED bulbs did you select to replace the native halogen bulbs?

Reelco 6-Pack G4 Dimmable LED Mini Bi-pin Base Light Bulb AC DC 12V 3Watts Warm White 3000K 20W G4 Halogen Bulb Replacement - - Amazon.com
These white bulbs have pretty good color, not crazy yellow or blue. They seem just a little brighter then the originals. They are dimmable, but, don’t get as dim as the halogen bulbs. They don’t seem to flicker.

LJY 2pcs Pack G4 3014 SMD 48-LED 3W LED Crystal Bulbs 360 Degrees Energy Saving Capsule Spotlight Lamps AC/DC 12V (Red) - - Amazon.com
I also put in 2 of...

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It’s a G4 base on the lamps. Unfortunately the specific products I linked in the above post are no longer available, but it should give you some idea of what you’re looking for.

 

[Chris in CA]

Thank you both for your reply and advice. I just ordered some bulbs on Amazon and I will give you an update when the project is complete.

 

[Chris in CA]

Update: I successfully replaced the white bulbs. The best tip you included was that they are "G4". . Thanks again.