donna miller Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Here's my problem / querie (?) The interior spotlights in the Hymer are a bit dated and use 12v halogen bulbs, I wanted to change them for a trendier brushed steel single spotlight (which I bought 2 of for the bedroom at home, but never used them). The problem I've got is that the spotlights use GU10 bulbs, now I can get LED bulbs for these no problem, but they are 240 volt. I cant find anywhere to get 12v GU10s. My immediate thought was to use a small inverter, say 75 watt, and re-wire the lighting circuit at the rear of the van, this would let me keep the GU10 LED bulbs, which run at 1-3 watts and give off no heat. Obviously using LEDs will take less power than halogen, but will the inverter take more power from the battery to convert to 240v than it would running 12v halogens. I know I could just go and buy 12v spots, but where's the challenge in that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davenewellhome Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Hi Donna, "Obviously using LEDs will take less power than halogen, but will the inverter take more power from the battery to convert to 240v than it would running 12v halogens." Probably yes is the answer, check out CAK tanks or Leisure Power, they may have 12 volt GU10s D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brambles Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Edit - deleted link - it was wrong voltage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brambles Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 By their nature GU10 are 240 volts and ulikely you will find 12volt LED lamps to plug in. What you could consider is changing the lampholders in the light fittings to MR16 type. It should not be difficult, as they are similarly mounted, and are readily available. You can then use 12volt MR16 type 12volt LED lamps which are common. Just a thought, Jon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donna miller Posted September 16, 2008 Author Share Posted September 16, 2008 thanks for the info guys, I'll look into changing the holders, but I think maybe changing the whole units may be the easier option, it's just that I really liked the design of the new ones I have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGD Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Donna - maybe worth also a ferret on Fleabay?.....there seem to be gazzillions of 12volt LED bulb sellers there now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donna miller Posted September 17, 2008 Author Share Posted September 17, 2008 Cheers Bruce, I've been trawling ebay for soooooooo long and I'm now dreaming about LEDs. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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