[ROVERNET - UK] LED Lamps

David Read defender110 at ozemail.com.au
Mon Feb 5 09:06:26 GMT 2007


Paul Smith wrote:
> They aren't much chop for glare-sensitive people all round.
> I have real issues with the new blue-light headlights, and DRLs that are Always mounted so low that the only way they are useful is if they aim straight out - which means that on every bump or rise they blind oncoming people.
> In England it is illegal to turn headlights ON on motorways where there is good road illumination - the increase in light level contsricts pupils and REDUCES the ability of people to see.  Our "safety" body (FORS) hasn't worked that out yet...
> 
> PVS

Hi Paul
To avoid me getting my back broken falling off of my soapbox ..... ;-)
Check out
http://www.danielsternlighting.com

He tells the truth about the blue globe "myth"!

Cheers
Dave
South Oz

> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rovernet-bounces at lyris.ccdata.com
> [mailto:rovernet-bounces at lyris.ccdata.com]On Behalf Of David Read
> Sent: Monday, 5 February 2007 10:23 am
> To: rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com
> Subject: Re: [ROVERNET - UK] LED Lamps
> 
> 
> Hi Roland.
> Your Rover may be safe from other *cars* at night with these lights, but 
> have you considered *motorbikes*?
> 
> I have a motorcycling mate that hates these trucker leds with a passion.
> He finds that the brake leds in particular are a real glare hazard on a 
> wet visor at night.
> 
> He would like to see lumen limits imposed via legislation before any 
> bikers end up dazzled under the rear of a truck.
> It would be great if the lights had an automatic day/bright and 
> night/dim setting.
> 
> Cheers
> Dave
> South Oz
> 
> roland wrote:
>> Hi all, I just recently purchased some LED taillamps
>> for my motorcycle. My bike has many add ons and the
>> limited wattage available has me looking for anywhere
>> to save some. They taillamps are saving me 60 watts
>> over stock #1157s. I plan on using them on my Rover as
>> well. Jim at www.lednights.com is very responsive and
>> provided quick service. I recommend you checking him
>> out. Price was $16 delivered for two bulbs! He is also
>> looking into making complete led panels to go behind
>> lenses, should be really bright. When I get the Rover
>> up and running I also plan on installing a thrid brake
>> lamp in the back screen. I figure what good is a nice
>> Rover if inattentive folks are going to plow into  the
>> rear of my car. =8^O
>>
>>
>>       roland



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