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schoonerman
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 09, 2013 3:14 pm    Post subject: rear reading/engine lights Reply with quote

Hi all,
Just installed these led's on the rear overhead shelf, two on the right, two on the left, controlled by two pushbutton switches,
Great for reading and lighting up the whole engine
Each puck can swivel to direct light.
Bought from Ikea
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 09, 2013 5:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nice!!

Battery or wired to the van 12V??
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 09, 2013 10:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Wired 12v....picked up the feed from the kitchen light.
I bought a pack from Ikea, which has a power pack from 120vac to 12vdc just used the 4 lights, I liked them the best as they have the swivel to direct the light.
I now have instant light on the engine when I want to do checks and great reading lights for me and my squeeze.
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 22, 2015 3:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

They don't seem to be at Ikea now (at least not ones that swivel), but I did find these:

http://smile.amazon.com/Gustafson-AM4019-Directional-Reading-Light/dp/B000ZM312C/
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 22, 2015 4:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

MacDude wrote:
They don't seem to be at Ikea now (at least not ones that swivel), but I did find these:

http://smile.amazon.com/Gustafson-AM4019-Directional-Reading-Light/dp/B000ZM312C/


I have a pair of those installed (but in dark brown). They're okay (been using them for 20 years or more) but someday I'll get some LEDs for better light back there.
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