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    Garage door opener led lightbulb burning out?

    Does that happen over time, do you have to do that when you first install them?
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    Garage door opener led lightbulb burning out?

    I don't think that it is trying to fade the bulbs. The Cree bulb is dimmable.
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    Garage door opener led lightbulb burning out?

    I installed a Chamberlain belt drive garage door opener about 6 months ago. I mounted it on a solid wood frame made of 2x6s, not just hanging by metal straps. The solid mount should help reduce vibration. I installed 2 Cree 16.5 watt LED bulbs(100 watt equivalent), one on each side. Since...
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    Why can't someone make good headlights?

    After seeing the IIHS reports on the headlights of mid size sedans and SUVs which very few even get good and the majority get marginal to poor. I am not currently aware of any aftermarket headlights that would fare any better. Why is it so difficult to build decent headlights? We have had so...
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    Whats a really bright light that water proof and can easly fit in a kayak.

    I paddle lakes at night where the most important thing is to be seen. I have the small red and green clip on lights on the front and the white mast light on the rear. I have a yellow poly kayak so I put a half dozen or so of the harbor freight freebie work lights in the front and rear hatch...
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    Streamlight Protac 2AA $20 plus $7.50 shipping or pickup at local scout shop

    If anyone is in need a 2AA Streamlight Protac the Boy Scouts of America has them on clearance for 19.98. It has the Summit logo (Boy Scout Camp in WV) on the light. Shipping is $7.50 or you might be able to find one in your local scout shop. Not all scout shops participate so it might be...
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    Online eyeglass order experiences

    The off the shelf readers don't work so well for me. One eye needs more help than the other. I called my local Optician and they said they would do the lenses for my new frame for a 15% discount which would make them a mere $470. Online it appears the reasonable prices range from $100 to...
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    Online eyeglass order experiences

    I just paid $400+ with insurance picking up another $400 for the cost of a pair of glasses at my local optician. $800+ for an weak prescription sounds high to me. I have just started wearing glasses mainly for reading but I did get progressive lenses. I wanted to get a second pair of glasses...
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    Do fog lights add much benefit?

    I have a 2004 Camry base model which didn't come with fog lights. The deluxe models have fog lights. I have a plastic insert where the fog lights would go. My question is if I installed the fog lights am I going to get any noticeable improvement? The times I have problems seeing are in town...
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    "Build" a flashlight with my Grandkids?

    As far as the emitters go, pick an assortment. You don't have to use solarforce emitters. They will take a P60 standard emitter which leaves you to choose from about a billion choices. I would choose a incandescent one, one cool white, one warm white, one neutral, a red, blue, green, and uv...
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    "Build" a flashlight with my Grandkids?

    Depending On how soon you need them and budget, I would recommend Solarforce L2s. They are great budget lego flashlights. You can run CR123s or 18650s with them. You can buy complete flashlights without the emitter for around $15, you can buy 1, 3, or 5+ mode emitters in various brightnesses...
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    Deal-of-the-Day Finds

    Re: Deal of the Day on a Nitecore MT10C Uncle Sam's now has the Surefire FM35 on the deal of the day again for $14 +shipping and tax. They currently show 2,200+ in stock. Looks like they may drop the price more in the future.
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    HID upgrade, light assembly?

    Where can I buy quality wiring harness? I switched to Philips extreme vision years ago. I like that I can but them locally now. On dark roads they are fine. However I commute through town. Often times I check to make sure my headlights are on, which they are. Gas stations car lots and lots...
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    HID upgrade, light assembly?

    I have a 2004 Toyota Camry, I would like to upgrade to HID lights. I know I can't just use the HID replacement bulbs. I see some kits out there for about $300 that replace the whole headlight assembly. Would the reflectors in these replacements be ok for the HID bulb that come with them...
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    Best way to hook up christmas lights on a roof rack?

    My son has 2003 Nissan Xterra. He asked me about putting Christmas lights on his roof rack. I told him maybe next year, as it was too late to get the stuff for this past Christmas. Do you simply buy an inverter plug it in the cigarette lighter and wrap the roof rack? Does a string of 300...
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