rossboyer Report post Posted July 9, 2020 (edited) On 1/18/2019 at 12:53 AM, somewhereinusa said: Playing with walnut and my Shaper Origin. Bad weather is starting to set in so I'm spending more time in the shop. I just finished some new LED light fixtures. This is 43" long. Detail of fixture. Bracket detail. Next project is a makeup mirror/station cabinet for DW out of walnut. D ick Did you modify a 120vac fixture to be 12vdc? If so, please detail the specifications of the fixture and steps to modify. Edited July 9, 2020 by rossboyer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
somewhereinusa Report post Posted July 9, 2020 49 minutes ago, rossboyer said: Did you modify a 120vac fixture to be 12vdc? If so, please detail the specifications of the fixture and steps to modify. These aren't fluorescent, they are aluminum channels about 1 inch wide that you put an led strip in. LED fixture Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rossboyer Report post Posted July 9, 2020 The reason I asked is that I just installed 20 LED fixtures in my shop, garage and kitchen which are 120VAC. Some of them are surface mounted. I was considering opening one to see if I could eliminate the electronics that change the 120VAC to probably 12VDC. If I can I would install two 48” fixtures in our motor home to replace the small ceiling fixtures in the living and kitchen area. I had changed those to LEDs a couple of years ago. While there are 4 strips of 6000 LEDs, they still don’t put out enough lumens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted July 10, 2020 All our lights in coach & outside are 12v LED's! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
somewhereinusa Report post Posted July 24, 2020 Made some new LED light fixtures. Top left is walnut, right is pine, bottom right is cheap plastic original fixture. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rossboyer Report post Posted July 24, 2020 On 7/9/2020 at 10:54 AM, rossboyer said: The reason I asked is that I just installed 20 LED fixtures in my shop, garage and kitchen which are 120VAC. Some of them are surface mounted. I was considering opening one to see if I could eliminate the electronics that change the 120VAC to probably 12VDC. If I can I would install two 48” fixtures in our motor home to replace the small ceiling fixtures in the living and kitchen area. I had changed those to LEDs a couple of years ago. While there are 4 strips of 6000 LEDs, they still don’t put out enough lumens. I found on line a 12 inch 12 vdc LED fixture. While they only have three strips of LEDs, the light output is great. I left the current fixtures and connected three of the new fixtures perpendicular to the original. Still have one left because they come two to the package. I may add it to the other ceiling light in the future. You can find these on Amazon, MIHAZ 108LED 12V for 17.98/2 fixtures. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted July 24, 2020 Ross, closet comes to mind, so does engine compartment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rossboyer Report post Posted July 24, 2020 The directions specifically state indoor usage; therefore, while closet would work, engine is subject to road spray etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted July 24, 2020 6 hours ago, somewhereinusa said: Made some new LED light fixtures. Top left is walnut, right is pine, bottom right is cheap plastic original fixture. True craftsman you are! Very nice work detail Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaypsmith Report post Posted July 24, 2020 All led's require about 4 volts DC current therefore you must stack three to become a 12 volt fixture, they will not work on AC current because they are a diode. Any 120 volt LED has an AC to DC converter allow it to work. Just saying so that others may understand what makes them tick. The LED itself can stand some moisture but it is best that they are in a sealed environment, very easy to do since there is such a small amount of heat generated in their structure. One can purchase rolls in 5 meters and make almost any light fixture that is conceivable to ones imagination, just remember that the more LED's within the fixture the brighter the fixture will be. Be sure to remember that the rolls are 12 volt DC so the LED's must be cut in increments of three, the rolls are marked also to let you know where the beginning and ending of each series of three. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
somewhereinusa Report post Posted July 27, 2020 (edited) Technically an LED will work on AC voltage if you get the voltage right. Since it is a diode it only lights on every other cycle. The 12v strip LED's are available in both water proof and non waterproof strips. They make connectors that snap on but, I've had better luck just soldering a wire to the copper pad. Many of the fixtures I have made use one of the led boards made to replace automotive lights. One example. They already have the resistors needed to make it work with 12V. Just remove the plastic plug and solder wires on. Edited July 27, 2020 by somewhereinusa Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
somewhereinusa Report post Posted July 20, 2021 (edited) Why is this conversion taking so long? It's only been about ten years. I seem to take time to learn new skills because I want to build something. Too cheap/broke to buy them. I spent the winter milling lumber. My woodworking skills have improved a great deal. I'm now using walnut and ash for the interior. Here's a video of what I did to get some walnut trim pieces. Edited July 20, 2021 by somewhereinusa Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted July 20, 2021 Its always a pleasure to hear from you & see what you have done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
somewhereinusa Report post Posted September 24, 2021 Finally got all of the ceiling panels up, it's only been 10 years, never rush into anything. Needed a new dome light, made this out of an old glassm bus dome light, Cut afixture out of walnut and converted it to LED. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted September 24, 2021 Looks nice and crisp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne77590 Report post Posted September 24, 2021 I want to park next to you. There are a few things I'd like done,🤡 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
somewhereinusa Report post Posted September 25, 2021 4 hours ago, wayne77590 said: I want to park next to you. There are a few things I'd like done,🤡 Driveway is available most of the time. 😄 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne77590 Report post Posted September 25, 2021 MIne is also but most likely I don't have the tools. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted September 26, 2021 We got the tools and still got most equipment for a small tool machine shop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermanmullins Report post Posted September 26, 2021 And Linda know how to use everyone of them. Herman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
somewhereinusa Report post Posted September 27, 2021 Seriously, if anyone is in the area and need a place to stop for a couple of days you are welcome. I can help with small projects. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
somewhereinusa Report post Posted October 4, 2021 Finally got the step lights that I built 10 years ago hooked up with a switch that turns them on when I open the door. Got the indirect lights installed in the kitchen and LR. Currently working on turning on the step light when you touch the assist handle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
somewhereinusa Report post Posted October 5, 2021 (edited) Many years ago, about 10, I installed lights for the entry step. I finally got around to hooking them up. I used a reed switch with magnet to activate them to turn on when I open the door. In the same general theme of not doing anything simple I put a new clock above the door that I could see while driving. Then to further complicate things I added a light under that to also light up the entrance. As I get older I found that, in the dark, I used the cabinet above the passenger seat to steady myself. Soooo I added a grab handle to the bottom of the cabinet. Still not content with leaving things alone I made the grab handle a touch sensor to turn on the light so I could descend the steps with light. While I was at that, I made the reading light just installed to also touch to turn on. Here's the wiring diagram. As usual the coding gave me a bit of problem but, I was able to figure it out by myself. Is it bad code if it does what you want it to? Edited October 5, 2021 by somewhereinusa Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
