Upated: Making two LED lights to a softer white?

AldebaranJill

Would love to find a softer white replacement with less current draw.

MuttonChops

Would think you can get 12V LED Bulbs that fit your lamps to reduce power demand.  If your lamps have a swivel style base then aim the lamp toward the ceiling (what I do) to dim the LED super brightness.

Sometimes having the bright light available can be helpful.

ColoradoJon

I changed mine out just this past weekend.  I went with a warm white, 0.15A 2 watt lamp.  It matches the original 2017 320 T@B style.

Amazon link, $29.99 for a pair:

Dream Lighting 12V LED Reading Lights Warm White

AldebaranJill

ColoradoJon said:

I changed mine out just this past weekend.  I went with a warm white, 0.15A 2 watt lamp.  It matches the original 2017 320 T@B style.

Amazon link, $29.99 for a pair:

Dream Lighting 12V LED Reading Lights Warm White

Ah perfect! Could you post a photo of them installed? So 0.15A for each or when both on?

ColoradoJon

The rating is per lamp.  When I get home from work I'll try to remember to take a pic for you

ColoradoJon

Here is a pic of the light on.  Storming out this afternoon and all the shades are up, so it's kinda dark and gives a good representation of the light color.  It is definitely warmer than the original cool white lamp.

AldebaranJill

@ColoradoJon thanks!! 

AldebaranJill

I found a solution to experiment with:
Wax paper crumpled up inside. Here are photos for comparison. Since it is microwave safe, and LED’s are not hot, it might work. Experiment has started!

Before



After



Left is original, Right is after wax paper modification.

ColoradoJon

Just plain ol' white wax paper?  Pretty cool

AldebaranJill

ColoradoJon said:

Just plain ol' white wax paper?  Pretty cool

Yep. Got idea from watching videos of photographers using wax paper in front of their led light panels to soften the light. If it catches fire I will update the thread. 🤣

pthomas745

Why not a tiny section of yellow lighting gels?