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Better (brighter/lower temp) dash bulb than a 57?

Posted By: MowP4rsn

Better (brighter/lower temp) dash bulb than a 57? - 12/26/10 06:06 AM

I've got the left side of my dash dark, and it is a PITA to get out the dash what with the pot-metal assembly/framing, so I don't want to screw around with this stuff any time soon after I fix it.

Here's the specs on the 57 bulb
# Trade No.: 57
# Design Volts: 14.0
# Amps: 0.24
# Rated Average Life Volts per Hour: 500
# Filament Type: C-2V
# Bulb Type: G-4 1/2
# Base Type: Miniature Bayonet

Anyhoo, do any of you guys know of a replacement bulb that will are a better substitute, keeping in mind that the base has to be the mini-bayonet style?
Posted By: MowP4rsn

Re: Better (brighter/lower temp) dash bulb than a 57? - 12/26/10 06:13 AM

2 listings I found that are intriguing are This one at $5.99
OR this 4 LED unit at $6.49
Posted By: CUUDAK

Re: Better (brighter/lower temp) dash bulb than a 57? - 12/27/10 08:02 AM

I use the Blue LED's in my dash and Autometer gauges. Work great!! whitegauges.net

Here is my tach with only one 4 led bulb,

Attached picture 6380146-gauge.jpg
Posted By: TooMany62s

Re: Better (brighter/lower temp) dash bulb than a 57? - 12/27/10 01:11 PM

I'm looking for LEDs to replace the 57's in my dash lights. I'm looking here:

http://www.ledlight.com/ba9s-short-round-led-light.aspx

I'd like to find someone that has already done this and has the experience. There are lots of choices...
Posted By: MowP4rsn

Re: Better (brighter/lower temp) dash bulb than a 57? - 12/28/10 05:20 AM

Quote:

I use the Blue LED's in my dash and Autometer gauges. Work great!! whitegauges.net

Here is my tach with only one 4 led bulb,




Ooooooooo nice! Do you remember how much the bulb cost you?
Posted By: MowP4rsn

Re: Better (brighter/lower temp) dash bulb than a 57? - 12/28/10 05:32 AM

Quote:

Quote:

I use the Blue LED's in my dash and Autometer gauges. Work great!! whitegauges.net

Here is my tach with only one 4 led bulb,




Ooooooooo nice! Do you remember how much the bulb cost you?




They list $5

However, there is a bulb that looks like it might work better for the application I'm asking about as it appears to throw more light to the side, and it's about $2 per bulb It has a concave lense
Posted By: MowP4rsn

Re: Better (brighter/lower temp) dash bulb than a 57? - 12/28/10 05:35 AM

Quote:

I'm looking for LEDs to replace the 57's in my dash lights. I'm looking here:

http://www.ledlight.com/ba9s-short-round-led-light.aspx

I'd like to find someone that has already done this and has the experience. There are lots of choices...




Yeah, some good choices there, thanks for the link!
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