I have always thought our camper's factory incandescent lights were way too weak. Last year I tried some replacement bulbs from Amazon (XCSOURCE 10PCS Warm White 1156 BA15S / 1141/1073 / 1095 Base 18 SMD 5050 LED) but found them to be no improvement - in fact, a little dimmer. Still wanting more light I decided to try these.
I received the lights and they were nicely packed in a bundle but well protected from damage and scuffs. Installation was easy - simply removed the old lights, clipped the wires, stripped the ends and used the included connectors to complete the wiring for the new lights. Polarity doesn't matter so just attach whichever wire is easiest. The old screw holes did not line up, plus the old screws were too large in diameter for the new fixture, so I just used the included screws making new holes. All the old holes were hidden under the new fixture so it yielded a clean installation.
Time to turn them on. The first thing noticed is these are bright. Very bright! The second thing is light is definitely whiter than the old incandescent. The info said they were 4000 to 4500 K but to my eye they are probably closer to 5000 to 5500 K. Not bad but sure is a change from the yellowish 1141 bulbs (2000 to 2500 K?).
So how bright is bright? Using an app on my phone to measure LUX I got these results - Old incandescent double bulb (1141) fixture with both on = 30 LUX. New fixture with ONE light array on = 98 LUX. New fixture with BOTH sides on = 203 LUX. So yes a lot more light. We find for our use having just one side of the fixture on provides a comfortable amount of light for normal use. But it is nice if I am working on something or we are loading the camper for an outing I can just flip the switch to both sides and have plenty of light to get the job done. The exception is in the bathroom. There we like the bright light and leave both sides on all the time.
One other thing, as a few others have pointed out these do cast sort of unusual color pattern. I have seen this with other LED array type lights including the replacement bulbs I mentioned above. If the light is shining on a solid white or light colored surface (like a bed sheet) it makes it look like there are discolored or dingy areas. I can see how this may be distracting to some. But in our case, the lights are mounted in the living and bath area which has no solid light-colored surfaces and the color pattern is totally masked. So for us, it is a non-issue.
So, overall we are pleased. Sure I wish they were a little more to the yellow side of the Kelvin scale but we can live with it. Love finally having adequate light.
| Brand | Kohree |
|---|---|
| Specific Uses For Product | Interior Light |
| Brightness | 640 Lumen |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Color | Clear Cover Double Dome |
| Voltage | 12 Volts |
| Auto Part Position | Lower |
| Bulb Shape Size | T |
| Operating Life | 60000 Hours |
| Manufacturer | Kohree |
| Model | FBA_HP230X2-HM |
| Item Weight | 1.15 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 11.25 x 5 x 1.5 inches |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | FBA_HP230X2-HM |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Manufacturer Part Number | HP230X2-HM |
