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    I want to upgrade a Ford F350 lights to LED

    Thank you all, I am going to look into getting the JW Speaker lights from an authorized dealer.
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    I want to upgrade a Ford F350 lights to LED

    Thank you @virgil I did not realize the bold text were links. I should have worn my glasses, I am getting old. Thank you for your help, I am going to look into it more tomorrow.
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    I want to upgrade a Ford F350 lights to LED

    Thank you @virgil I will look into the JW Speaker lights! On their website I cannot figure out which ones are needed for my vehicle...you would not happen to know would you?! It seems like I can only purchase them through a dealer? That seems expensive. Any wisdom you can share with me...
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    I want to upgrade a Ford F350 lights to LED

    Hello, I hope all of you are ok in these challenging times. My family has a 2004 Ford F350 which has the regular sealed lamps. They put in the Sylvania Silver Star bulbs but want something brighter as they drive in rural areas for work. I found these options on a major auto parts website...
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    Looking for outdoor floodlight recommendations.

    Thank you this is an interesting idea
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    Looking for outdoor floodlight recommendations.

    Hello, Thank you so much for your help!! The issue we faced with the Lithonia MH type fittings, such as https://www.lowes.com/pd/Lithonia-Lighting-Lumen-Gray-Metal-Halide-Area-Light/1000703090 is that the shade (the opaque plastic part and metal rim on top) tends to come off. If my family...
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    Looking for outdoor floodlight recommendations.

    Thank you, why do you recommend swapping it out with HPS or MH? I ordered the one remaining Metal Halide one from WM in my area. Don't MH consume much more electricity than LED? I need some help replacing the bulbs on my current outdoor light fixtures. The bulb types are a) These are the...
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    Looking for outdoor floodlight recommendations.

    Hey, Happy Holidays! I am in a similar situation, and I installed some lights like these http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002JP9BT0/?tag=cpf0b6-20 They are installed on 12 feet high metal poles. Sadly, after maybe 2 years of dusk to dawn usage the bulbs are failing and the lampshades are breaking...
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    Buying a new small crossover car - LED or Halogen lights

    Thank you all, still finalizing the decision, almost a go on the Kona Limited trim (with the Led lights) Will keep you all updated Out of curiosity, what do you all make of the IIHS headlight ratings? I find them a valuable data point, but maybe they are influenced by marketing pressures by...
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    Buying a new small crossover car - LED or Halogen lights

    Good morning @magio @Ls400 @Virgil (moderator) thank you so much. You guys seem very knowledgeable about lighting and vehicles as well. @Virgil thank you Mr/Ms moderator, you are obviously an expert on lighting, but do you know a fair bit about cars as well? @magio @Ls400 I am looking for a...
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    Buying a new small crossover car - LED or Halogen lights

    Hey all thank you for this input. Somewhere I read that - 'Automotive manufacturers are aware heat is a problem and they don't want to be liable for bulbs failing too fast from overheating, because the design of the bulb housing can trap the heat and cause the bulb to fail.' Does this mean...
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    Buying a new small crossover car - LED or Halogen lights

    Hey @LS400 I am actually almost ready to buy the Hyundai Kona trim that offers the LED lights. Have you heard or read anything about the Kona or Hyundai in general? 2019 models. I am definitely not looking to convert from Halogen using an aftermarket kit or anything like that :) Thank you!!
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    Buying a new small crossover car - LED or Halogen lights

    Hello, I hope all of you are good. I am about to buy a new small crossover type vehicle, e.g. Subaru Crosstek or Hyundai Kona etc. I studied the specs in detailed and notice that some trim levels offer LED lighting and others offer Halogen lighting for the exterior lightning, especially...
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