Smiths 52mm Gauges - LED bulbs?
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Smiths 52mm Gauges - LED bulbs?
Does anyone know of anywhere that does the push in type bulbs for 52mm Smiths gauges, but in LED? Or if you can even get them?
Internet/eBay searches don’t seem to be throwing up anything that looks correct.
Internet/eBay searches don’t seem to be throwing up anything that looks correct.
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Re: Smiths 52mm Gauges - LED bulbs?
https://www.classiccarleds.co.uk/collec ... ge-bulbs-1
You'll probably find the type you want here.
The problem with LED instrument lamps is that LEDs are very directional, whereas the original lamps shine in all directions. Consequently LEDs often don't work out as direct replacements for filament lamps.
You'll probably find the type you want here.
The problem with LED instrument lamps is that LEDs are very directional, whereas the original lamps shine in all directions. Consequently LEDs often don't work out as direct replacements for filament lamps.
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Re: Smiths 52mm Gauges - LED bulbs?
Mmm. Thanks for pointing that out Berni, and for the link. Maybe I’ll stick with traditional bulbs in that case.
Re: Smiths 52mm Gauges - LED bulbs?
There are frosted versions and lensed versions which help distribute the light far better these days.
Also, if they have a coloured 'condom' on them (e.g. green), this helps to diffuse the light as well.
Also, if they have a coloured 'condom' on them (e.g. green), this helps to diffuse the light as well.
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You could try here:
https://www.bettercarlighting.co.uk/index.php?
https://www.bettercarlighting.co.uk/index.php?
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Re: Smiths 52mm Gauges - LED bulbs?
Thanks for the replies and suggestions, most helpful.
The reason I thought about LED for the extra instruments is I converted my tail lamps to LED last year and it worked very well. Each one has multiple red LEDs for a spread of light and are housed within the original standard housing. It gives a lovely deep red colour without taking anything away from the original appearance of the car.
The reason I thought about LED for the extra instruments is I converted my tail lamps to LED last year and it worked very well. Each one has multiple red LEDs for a spread of light and are housed within the original standard housing. It gives a lovely deep red colour without taking anything away from the original appearance of the car.
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As a tangent to your original question, what style of rear LEDs did you get?MorrisJohn wrote: ↑Fri Jul 30, 2021 9:12 am Thanks for the replies and suggestions, most helpful.
The reason I thought about LED for the extra instruments is I converted my tail lamps to LED last year and it worked very well. Each one has multiple red LEDs for a spread of light and are housed within the original standard housing. It gives a lovely deep red colour without taking anything away from the original appearance of the car.
I tried a couple of types, hence how I know about the issue of beam direction with LEDs, we had quite a topic about it back in 2017....
viewtopic.php?f=11&t=70954&hilit=rear+l ... 40#p647080
if you haven't seen it it might be worth a look.
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Re: Smiths 52mm Gauges - LED bulbs?
Thanks Berni. I’ll have a read. These are the ones I fitted, they’ve been great https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-MORRIS-M ... 635-2958-0
See photos below.
See photos below.
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So actually look slightly cheaper via their ebay page than going via their website, once vat & shipping is added.
Does the side light aspect just use the LEDs on the end, or does the whole thing light dimly?
Does the side light aspect just use the LEDs on the end, or does the whole thing light dimly?
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Re: Smiths 52mm Gauges - LED bulbs?
Good question, once the car engine is back together I’ll photograph with sidelights and let you see. I think the second picture with the wind turbines in the background were taken with sidelights on. I think being the rears they all light up on both sides and dipped.
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Re: Smiths 52mm Gauges - LED bulbs?
I fitted these a few months ago. Not driven at night but look bright enough in a dark garage.
https://www.classiccarleds.co.uk/collec ... ge-bulbs-1
https://www.classiccarleds.co.uk/collec ... ge-bulbs-1