9 LED TAILLIGHT BULB IS A SUCCESS

[EDMO 1078]

If you have followed my posts about trying to find a cheap LED bulb for Position lights, and finding that the 12 LED bulb would not fit into my Grimes taillight, then I can give you news of success with the 9 LED bulb - IT FITS!

The bulbs I have bought from O-SIXTY COMPANY in California have plated bases which are not prone to corrosion like the old brass bases on aircraft bulbs, and should last probably 100 times longer.

These bulbs sell for about $9 A PAIR with free shipping - Considerably cheaper than aircraft bulbs.

Don't know how much light they put out, but should be plenty - I have a small 9-LED flashlight that used 2 AA batteries, and is very bright.

Back when I was into photography I had a light meter - doubt if your IA has one.........

Still need to see if the 12 and 19 LED bulbs will fit the wing lights.

BTW - you can get the 1056/1156 bulbs with as many as 63 LEDs....

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ED in MO

Edited 31 Aug 2012 by Ed In Missouri

[High Country 69]

Ed, Thanks for keeping us updated, I don't have a tail light to compare size to right now, does anyone know if the Grimes nav light lenses are bigger than the tail light lense? also I found (I think the same bulb) here for 2.00 each shipped http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-x-1156-9-LED-Bulbs-Car-Light-12V-DC-Tail-Turn-White-/280946888629?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4169bd4fb5&vxp=mtr

[EDMO 1078]

Ed, Thanks for keeping us updated, I don't have a tail light to compare size to right now, does anyone know if the Grimes nav light lenses are bigger than the tail light lense? also I found (I think the same bulb) here for 2.00 each shipped http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-x-1156-9-LED-Bulbs-Car-Light-12V-DC-Tail-Turn-White-/280946888629?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4169bd4fb5&vxp=mtr

I believe the lenses are probably the same size - I really dont mind being aced-out on bargains - hope you are right.

It was the taillight housing - not the lens - that kept the 12 LED buls from seating - almost, but just couldnt lock it in.

ED in MO