David414 289 #1 Posted July 20, 2020 Simple upgrade with striking results. Replaced original GE lights with LED's. Purchased on Amazon for $26. LED's fit existing lamp holder brackets by simply bending tabs 90 degrees and used simple aluminum angle bracket with spacers to install . Distance to garage is a good 80'. Not only is the light much brighter and sharper, the pattern is much wider. 10 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyLittrell 3,894 #2 Posted July 20, 2020 Looks good, how about a link? Randy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David414 289 #3 Posted July 20, 2020 On amazon, BUNKER INDUST 4 Inch LED Work Lights, 2Pcs Round Cree LED Light Pods 15000LM Spot Flood Combo Light Bar Waterproof for Truck Tractor Jeep UTV ATV Marine Boat Golf Cart 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,338 #4 Posted July 20, 2020 39 minutes ago, David414 said: Simple upgrade with striking results. Replaced original GE lights with LED's. Purchased on Amazon for $26. LED's fit existing lamp holder brackets by simply bending tabs 90 degrees and used simple aluminum angle bracket with spacers to install . Distance to garage is a good 80'. Not only is the light much brighter and sharper, the pattern is much wider. Yikes thats brite!! I like it!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,338 #5 Posted July 20, 2020 22 minutes ago, RandyLittrell said: Looks good, how about a link? Randy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David414 289 #6 Posted July 20, 2020 see above for info on the LED's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bottjernat1 2,193 #7 Posted July 20, 2020 (edited) The leds are freakin awsome!! I did the same thing for my 1973 no name I replaces the standard 1156 bulb with these. 6000k Edited July 20, 2020 by bottjernat1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bow_Extreme 545 #8 Posted July 20, 2020 1 hour ago, David414 said: On amazon, BUNKER INDUST 4 Inch LED Work Lights, 2Pcs Round Cree LED Light Pods 15000LM Spot Flood Combo Light Bar Waterproof for Truck Tractor Jeep UTV ATV Marine Boat Golf Cart Thank You!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
troutbum70 857 #9 Posted July 21, 2020 Way more light, much less current draw = a win win. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 7,068 #10 Posted July 21, 2020 1 hour ago, troutbum63 said: Way more light, much less current draw = a win win. Not to sure about the wattage they did post any. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
troutbum70 857 #11 Posted July 21, 2020 They probably only draw a couple amps apiece and multiple times more light, and unless you do an enormous amount of night driving they will last a life time. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyLittrell 3,894 #12 Posted July 21, 2020 10 hours ago, Lee1977 said: Not to sure about the wattage they did post any. Here is what the listing says. 1 PAIR ROUND LED WORK LIGHTS Wattage: 126 W Weight: 1.4 pounds Color Temperature: 6000K – 6500K Life Span: 50000 hours Beam Pattern: 30 degree Spot & 170 degree horizontal beam . Working Voltage: 9 - 30V DC IP Rating: IP68 Material: Die-cast aluminum housing; PC Lens Working Temperature: -40~ 85 degrees Lumens:15000 Lumens Randy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 18,411 #13 Posted July 21, 2020 That is a lot of current required. If that is per bulb you are drawing 21 amps...from a 15 amp charging system.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 7,068 #14 Posted July 21, 2020 I came up with 18 amps at 14 volts, but that is not going to last very long with nothing left to charge the battery. As the voltage of the battery drops the amps go up. The two 35 watt original only pulled 5 amps at 14 volts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyLittrell 3,894 #15 Posted July 21, 2020 30 minutes ago, pfrederi said: That is a lot of current required. If that is per bulb you are drawing 21 amps...from a 15 amp charging system.. I took the listing as both, but thats still 10 amps and I know my 310 won't keep up with that. Randy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David414 289 #16 Posted July 21, 2020 The 126 watts is for the pair. The calculated amps is 10.5 at 12 volts. Granted the original GE lights pulled 5.83 amps at 12 volts but the light was horrendously poor quality. I don't seem to be experiencing any ill effects and I will let you know if I do. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
troutbum70 857 #17 Posted July 21, 2020 15,000 lumens is a lot if that's for real, 1,000 to 1,200 lumens is more than enough to way out do a pair of 1156 incandescent bulbs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David414 289 #18 Posted July 21, 2020 Pfrederi, according to the wiring diagram for my 414-8, the charging circuit has a 25 amp fuse. The gage circuit and the light circuit have a 15 amp fuse. It appears that I have a comfortable margin using these LED's at their 10.5 amp draw. Am I missing something? Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tom2p 2,394 #19 Posted July 21, 2020 I think some members on this board have replaced their OEM round headlights with PAR36 LED lights simple install apparently 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 7,068 #20 Posted July 21, 2020 Normaly the watts and lumens listed is for one unit. I bought 4 leds and they were listed as 24 watts, but i know that each was 24 watts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 18,411 #21 Posted July 22, 2020 If it is 126 for the pair you are ok. If it is each you are drawing 20 amps from a system that is only generating 15. You are drawing the batterey down..not a big thing for a few minutes but for a long night plowing session??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David414 289 #22 Posted July 22, 2020 The 126 watt rating is for the pair. Is my charging system at 25 amps and not 15 ? The wiring diagram for the 414-8 shows the charging circuit at 25 amp? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 18,411 #23 Posted July 22, 2020 27 minutes ago, David414 said: The 126 watt rating is for the pair. Is my charging system at 25 amps and not 15 ? The wiring diagram for the 414-8 shows the charging circuit at 25 amp? Fuse is 25 amp. The stator and regulator generate 15 amps... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 18,411 #25 Posted July 22, 2020 40 minutes ago, David414 said: Thanks! I keep forgeting WH went cheap on some 400 series. SOme 414-8 have the unregulated 3 amp system. Did your old head lights work with the engne not running?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
