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    #31
    I have not converted yet. I did try a tower smd in the tail/brake, but it was nowhere near as bright as the 1157 bulb. Those blinkers are worth a look, though.
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      #32
      Hi,

      Originally posted by 1980GS1000E View Post
      I have not converted yet. I did try a tower smd in the tail/brake, but it was nowhere near as bright as the 1157 bulb. Those blinkers are worth a look, though.
      I also bought the red 1157 version of the 45 SMD LED from Superbriteleds.com and tried it in my tail light. I just did a quick comparison in my garage. I didn't think it was as bright as the 5 watt LED that I have been using. When I have a chance I'll do a more substantial comparison, maybe a side-by-side if I can figure out how to do a split-screen on my movie making software.


      Thank you for your indulgence,

      BassCliff

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        #33
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        Widely available on ebay these days are:

        2.) The size of the individual emitters. While I cannot confirm this from testing , but the vendors for the the 2015 bulb roundup claim that a 40 emitter 5050 (5.0mmx5,0mm) bulb is like a 120 emitter 3528 (3.5mmx2.8mm)



        This one pulled a full 500 mAmp so it is almost twice the current of the 18 emitter bulbs.

        http://www.ebay.com/itm/301256820818...witem=&vxp=mtr
        In Basscliff's review the 45 count bulb is using 3528 emitters (3.5mmx2.8mm).
        Last edited by posplayr; 06-07-2015, 12:08 AM.

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