I'd love to hear thoughts on advantages and disadvantages. Why aren't they in use, or are they? They use less power and the issue of heat wouldn't exist.
Thanks, and Happy Holidays!
Matt
Thanks, and Happy Holidays!
Matt
Would LED Lighting Work For Pool Tables?
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They would work great, and LED's use much less power. Just that, nobody has bothered to market one for a pool table. Not long ago, CFL's cornered the regular lightbulb market. Soon there will be LED's that screw into a regular bulb base, and those will take over the compact flourescent market. Theyre just milking it right now, holding back the bulb technology to sell specialty LED lights and products.
I have a four light fixture. I'm testing 2 LED bulbs in the center two fixtures. I have the type of LED bulb that looks like a regular incandescent bulb.
The light is stark white. There is little yellow at all. Next to the two regular bulbs these look grey. I can't tell any difference in the way the balls look on the table.
I like them better than the curly cue bulbs.
The light is stark white. There is little yellow at all. Next to the two regular bulbs these look grey. I can't tell any difference in the way the balls look on the table.
I like them better than the curly cue bulbs.
Can you please tell us the details please, wattage, where it was purchased, and the price?
I purchased them at Home Depot (Ithink) on sale earlier this year.
This is whats on the bulb.
Utilitech PRO LA19DM/LED
7.5 Watts 120VAC 60 HZ 90mA
430 lumens UL#E343725
SBULB-8W-R02D
I'm using two of those and two 60 watt incandscent GE Extra Life White bulbs.
This is whats on the bulb.
Utilitech PRO LA19DM/LED
7.5 Watts 120VAC 60 HZ 90mA
430 lumens UL#E343725
SBULB-8W-R02D
I'm using two of those and two 60 watt incandscent GE Extra Life White bulbs.
Check this out.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86vcp7Ufyag
This is the bulb that I'm using. So, beware. I only bought 2 of them and they are still working. I like them so far.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86vcp7Ufyag
This is the bulb that I'm using. So, beware. I only bought 2 of them and they are still working. I like them so far.
The only issue I could see would be that LEDS generally each provide a relatively narrowly focused beam or light. If enough units could be used and diffused to the point of throwing an evenly washed light source then it should be a great option.
The issues generally is that at this point that is not the kind of light that LEDs are typically expected to produce. But it doesn't mean they are not capable.
The issues generally is that at this point that is not the kind of light that LEDs are typically expected to produce. But it doesn't mean they are not capable.
Interesting and well done youtube video.
Rugerfan - I've never seen bulbs like that. Are they LED???
Thanks for the input my friends!
Any more people have any thoughts/experiences?
Cheers!
Matt
Rugerfan - I've never seen bulbs like that. Are they LED???
Thanks for the input my friends!
Any more people have any thoughts/experiences?
Cheers!
Matt
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Yes, they are LED bulbs. My understanding is that they are direct replacement bulbs for fixtures that use florescent tubes (a lot of folks use these "shop" type lights over their tables). To get around the narrow focus issue is to add a defused lens over the LED, kinda how the second bulb pictured is done. I think the current drawback to these bulbs is price but that will come down over time.
here is the light you may be referring to. The man who makes them in Tom Carmichael in Tulsa
If you're gonna try making one, better get out your electrical degree & dust it off.
They are great & aren't that expensive, but are difficult to manufacture.
The first picture is overly lighted, because of the flash on my camera.
If you're gonna try making one, better get out your electrical degree & dust it off.
They are great & aren't that expensive, but are difficult to manufacture.
The first picture is overly lighted, because of the flash on my camera.
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A link - know nothing about the vendor.
Always leery of web sites that don't give a business location.
http://ultraledlights.com/pool_table_lights.htm
Always leery of web sites that don't give a business location.
http://ultraledlights.com/pool_table_lights.htm
I talked with Tom Carmichael & he says the light business is good. He doesn't have his location on the website because of security reasons. His business is a home business, not a storefront.
http://ultraledlights.com/pool_table_lights.htm
Anyone wanting to reach him, can fill out the contact form & he will send them his contact information.
http://ultraledlights.com/pool_table_lights.htm
Anyone wanting to reach him, can fill out the contact form & he will send them his contact information.
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