12V Spot Lights

[Mitchellmoxo]

Hello,

 

After purchasing these LED lights on ebay they have started flickering after a few days of being installed. I did purchase similar ones about 2 years ago for my last boat which worked fine but I cant seem to get hold of any more!

 

My latest solution is to buy MR16 holders and then 12V MR16 bulbs, similar so this: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10-4x-MR16-3W-5W-LED-Bulbs-SMD-Lamp-30W-50W-GU5-3-Spotlight-Replacement-DC12V-uk/152852858346?hash=item2396bd85ea:m:mnQtW7XRu0L9WQF7lAD_d4A

It does say that a 12V driver is required but I assume this is for conversion from 240v to 12, however my question is will these work given the fluctuating voltage on a boat? If not does any body have any other suggestions as to a cost effective way of putting 12v spots in the boat as I have already drilled 30 holes in the ceiling of my wide beam!!

 

Regards

Mitch

[PaulJ]

These any good ?
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F161233444305

Come in different finishes, voltages and prices..

Not actually the one I meant to post- have a look at hmsmarinesupplies.co.uk

Edited March 14, 2018 by PaulJ

[adrianh]

Have you checked your battery voltage, they may flicker if it is low.

[dccruiser]

1 hour ago, PaulJ said:

These any good ?
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F161233444305

Come in different finishes, voltages and prices..

Not actually the one I meant to post- have a look at hmsmarinesupplies.co.uk

Mine look almost identical to these 18 L.E.D. ones and work perfectly despite battery voltage they light my boat like daylight, I have actually had several people comment they would love lights as bright as mine.

Rick

[Phoenix_V]

9 hours ago, Mitchellmoxo said:

Hello,

 

After purchasing these LED lights on ebay they have started flickering after a few days of being installed. I did purchase similar ones about 2 years ago for my last boat which worked fine but I cant seem to get hold of any more!

 

 

Those lights appeaar to be designed to work from 240v via a transformer, although the transformer may be 12 volt it will be a much more stable 12volts than you will get from a boat electric system, buy leds that are designed for vehicles/boats ususally these are specified as 12/30volt as they have a control circuit

[WotEver]

9 hours ago, Mitchellmoxo said:

my question is will these work given the fluctuating voltage on a boat?

There’s no way of knowing until you try them. Some 12V LEDs object to being fed 14V+ when the engine is running, some don’t. If you find some that state 12-30V like the below, then you should be ok. 

https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/LED-Strahler-Spot-12-30V-48xSMD-120-MR16-GU5-3-dimmbar-hell-wie-ca-25-W/220875230599?hash=item336d308d87:g:MaQAAOSwyQtVzwYb

[ditchcrawler]

I had some 28 volt LEDs that died when subjected to 29.5 volts

[Richard T]

Try this company for suitable lights. We have had no problems with any bought from them.

https://www.atenlighting.co.uk/