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Old 02-24-2010, 04:07 PM   #56 (permalink)
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Hmm that does bring up an interesting point. Dual head lights. LED's that don't really provide much light but in areas where you do not even really NEED headlights it would be fine. Then regular halogens when you DO need the light to actually see. That could work as a cheap temp measure to cut power usage.

also go with the 4 led's man. Trust me. White LED's do NOT tolerate heat. anything over 100' begins to harm them.

think about this. you are 98' so in order for something to be perceived as "warm" to you it has to be over 98'

this means if you perceive warmth YOU ALREADY RUNNING THEM TOO HOT :-)

go with the 4 per and just use "more" led's to get the luminance you need I might even go 5 to "under use" the led's and extend their life and tolerances even more.
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