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Offline Kalpsn2000

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Re: Changed all my bulbs for SuperWhite LEDs
« Reply #195 on: December 04, 2012, 05:20:24 pm »
can you buy a fuse kit, something that has all the different amps to make it a good spare set to keep ?

Ebay 321033841571 for example

120pcs :surprised:  Wouldn't use that many in my life time :laugh:  Good price though :happy2:

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Re: Changed all my bulbs for SuperWhite LEDs
« Reply #196 on: December 04, 2012, 05:26:00 pm »
^^^^ 120!!!!!

Buy the lot, then sell them on in packs of ten to the unsuspecting.  Happy days.  :laugh:
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Re: Changed all my bulbs for SuperWhite LEDs
« Reply #197 on: December 04, 2012, 05:53:40 pm »
If you don't want 120 then pay almost the same for 10 elsewhere on ebay.

They were 60p cheaper when I bought them last week!
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Re: Changed all my bulbs for SuperWhite LEDs
« Reply #198 on: December 04, 2012, 07:05:06 pm »
If you don't want 120 then pay almost the same for 10 elsewhere on ebay.

They were 60p cheaper when I bought them last week!

Yeah still a great price :happy2:

I know they are only fuses but how's the quality? Will probably get some to keep as spares.
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Re: Changed all my bulbs for SuperWhite LEDs
« Reply #199 on: December 04, 2012, 09:38:06 pm »
If you don't want 120 then pay almost the same for 10 elsewhere on ebay.

They were 60p cheaper when I bought them last week!

Yeah still a great price :happy2:

I know they are only fuses but how's the quality? Will probably get some to keep as spares.

Quite sturdy compared to the poundland types.
I have made a few sets up for other cars in the family to have in the glovebox for emergencies and still have about 70 left!

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Re: Changed all my bulbs for SuperWhite LEDs
« Reply #200 on: December 04, 2012, 11:38:46 pm »
na to cheap lol, don't wanna tempt fate

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Re: Changed all my bulbs for SuperWhite LEDs
« Reply #201 on: December 05, 2012, 11:38:47 am »
I'll sell you two of every Amp rating for £12 then if that makes it more appealing?
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Re: Changed all my bulbs for SuperWhite LEDs
« Reply #202 on: December 05, 2012, 11:41:29 am »
I'll sell you two of every Amp rating for £12 then if that makes it more appealing?

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Re: Changed all my bulbs for SuperWhite LEDs
« Reply #203 on: December 05, 2012, 02:54:54 pm »
Damn my number plate bulbs have stopped working . The left one flickers and then they both go off. Would I have to order a new set or any1 know what is wrong thanks .

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Re: Changed all my bulbs for SuperWhite LEDs
« Reply #204 on: December 05, 2012, 03:25:32 pm »
^^^^ stick your original ones back in to see if its the LED that are failing. If they work fine then yes you need some more LED's.
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Re: Changed all my bulbs for SuperWhite LEDs
« Reply #205 on: December 06, 2012, 12:06:09 am »
this is the reason I bought 2 sets, as mc says just stick the old bulb in and see

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Re: Changed all my bulbs for SuperWhite LEDs
« Reply #206 on: December 06, 2012, 11:53:01 am »
thanks for that but by time i finishwork and get to check think it will be to late to get them delivered for tomorrow so might aswell order some more. how much is it just for the number plate bulbs ?

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Re: Changed all my bulbs for SuperWhite LEDs
« Reply #207 on: December 06, 2012, 12:25:17 pm »
thanks for that but by time i finishwork and get to check think it will be to late to get them delivered for tomorrow so might aswell order some more. how much is it just for the number plate bulbs ?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-6-SMD-36mm-LED-White-number-plate-interior-festoon-light-bulb-CW5-/230725310126?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item35b84cd6ae
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Re: Changed all my bulbs for SuperWhite LEDs
« Reply #208 on: December 06, 2012, 07:15:56 pm »
thanks johnmn I have written down all the places they go and I will put as instructed, how long did it take you to install them please.
I bought 2 complete sets as they where so cheap and just in case I ever need a spare but I should prob buy some spare fuses as someone else said,
can you buy a fuse kit, something that has all the different amps to make it a good spare set to keep ?
I think I will just install 1 at a time and then check it is working ok rather than the whole lot then they all don't work lol,, should I need to disconnect the battery for install do you think,
thanks

Pretty much answered by MC71. I just changed one by one. Battery connected. That way I knew everything worked - until I fused the circuit! Fuses have been mentioned above or you could pop to Halfords and buy some. As you say good to have. They are worth it and it didn't take massively long either!!
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Re: Changed all my bulbs for SuperWhite LEDs
« Reply #209 on: December 10, 2012, 03:28:31 pm »
Well I have been meaning to do this for bloody ages now.  Thanks to all on this thread for information and Matt the Bulb King, I have orderd the set for the interior.

Only pants thing is that I will have to wait till end of Feb to install them, as away with work!

Gives me something to look forward to at least...

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