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Aisle 1: LED Replacements
for Incandescent Bulbs and Fluorescents


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nexLED™ LED Lamps are designed to replace different types of 12-volt DC incandescent bulbs and fluorescents in RVs and Boats:

G4 Halogen series
15mm Bayonet series
921 Wedge series
12-volt Fluorescent Fixtures

LightBlaster bulb replacements are LED lamps plug directly into the most common 12-volt DC incandescent bulb fixtures found in RV and Boat interiors. The fLEDescent modification for fluorescents required removing the ballast and tubes before installing the LEDs. All LED products offered are Made-In-USA by LightBlasters™ in Mesa, AZ using HyBright.3 LED chips. They feature solid state construction designed to last as long as the LEDs, circuitry to allow operation in the variety of electrical environments and power sources found in RVs and Boats, and solid copper heat sinks to protect the LEDs and ensure their extended lifetime of 11 years.

These LED products are correctly called "lamps" and not "bulbs" because there is no need for a protective glass bulb to cover and protect the filament, but you can call them LED Bulbs is you wish.

NOTE: nexLED™ technology is USA Patent Pending
NOTE: zipLED™ connectivity is USA Patent Pending
NOTE: One HyBright.3 LED chip emits 15 to 20 lumens of visible light at 12 to 13.8 volts

Wrong Aisle? Try Aisle 2: LED Replacements for Fluorescent Fixtures


  


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 LED Replacements for
G4 Halogen Bulbs

Halogen lighting is used extensively in some of the newer high-end motorcoaches and some trailers. The fixture most commonly used is the "puck" fixture, named for its similar shape to that of a hockey puck. The fixture is recessed into the ceiling or underside of the cabinetry over working surfaces.

The halogen bulb used in a puck fixture is typically a 12-volt 10-watt bulb with a 4 mm spacing on the bi-pin mounting. It slides at a slight angle to horizontal into a G4 ceramic socket surrounded by a faceted mirror reflector.



The JC12v10w halogen bulb is used in a puck-shaped task-light fixture that fits into the ceiling or the underside of cabinets to illuminate counters and desktops. It may also be used in other halogen fixtures in both a horizontal and a vertical orientation. Click on the image for bulb specifications.

Most puck fixtures are rated for 12v-10W bulbs. That means the fixture becomes a significant fire danger if operated with a larger wattage bulb. You have to remove the fixture to see this rating on the backside of the fixture.

However, in parts stores you can purchase 15w, 20w, and even up to 50w bulbs that look identical, and some people replace their halogen bulbs with the larger wattage bulb. Using a higher wattage halogen bulb can significantly increase the danger of damage and fire. Leaving the front cover or glass lens off the fixture in hopes that the increased ventilation will compensate is not recommended. The danger is still there.

DO NOT EXCEED the rated wattage of your halogen fixture. Use LEDs if you want more light .
  





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G4.RV3-H: a white nexLED™ HyBright.3 LED lamp specifically designed for use in the halogen "puck" fixture found in the ceilings and over the counters of many high-end motor coaches and other RVs.

HyBright.3 LED chips on a flat board
     3 rows of 3 chips each
27 LEDs, CW
Bi-Pin base for G4 socket
180 lumens
      wide-angle
     perpendicular to the board
12 volts nominal
     11 to 13.8 volt operating range
0.18 amps
2.16 watts
100,000 hour lifetime
Made in USA

Color options:

cool
warm
This lamp replaces the typical JC12v10w or JC12v20W halogen bulb found in most "puck" fixtures in high-end motorcoaches and trailers. The lamp's 180 lumens is brighter than the typical 140 to 150 lumens of the halogen fixtures, and none of its luminosity is lost to the reflector.

This lamp is a great replacement in most puck fixture applications, especially where there is danger from the heat produced by the halogen bulbs. However, some brands of fixture have placed the socket very close to the lens, and do not leave sufficient room for the LED lamp.

The color rendering of the LEDs is in the cool to warm range, so applications requiring accurate color rendering, such as oil painting, may require use of more sunlight-like lighting.

 

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15mm Bayonet Series Bulbs

 
If your incandescent bulb looks like one of those below, you have a bulb with a 15 millimeter diameter metal base. There will be two small "ears" on opposite sides of the can near the bottom of the bulb that are used to latch into the bayonet socket of the light fixture. On the bottom will be one or two electrical contact points.

LightBlasters does not support the B9 base at this time.


Replacements
The BA15s type bulbs come with a grounded 15mm diameter bayonet base, symmetric ears, and a single contact for the positive connection. Typical bulb numbers are 67, 93, 1003, 1073, 1141, 1143, 1156, 1295, and 1651.


Replacements
Two BA15s type bulbs are used specifically for spotlight and reading lamp applications. They are the 1139 and 1383 shown in the photos.


Replacements
The BA15d type bulbs come with an electrically neutral 15mm diameter bayonet base, symmetric ears, and two contacts for the positive and ground connections. Typical bulb numbers are 68, 90, 94, 1004, 1076, and 1142.


We have no replacements
The BAY15d type bulbs come with a grounded 15mm diameter bayonet base, assymmetric ears to define polarity, and two contacts for two positive voltage-level connections. Typical bulb numbers are 1016, 1034, 1154, 1157, and 1176. These bulbs are typically used for dual function automotive lights, and LightBlasters does not provide replacements for this kind of bulb.


LED Replacements for
15mm Bayonet Single Contact (BA15s) Bulbs

  




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Only $13.98
for 1 ea ZL3 LightStick

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B15s.nZL3: a white nexLED™ lamp made from one to six zipLED™ LightSticks with a total of 3 to 18 HyBright.3 LED chips plugged into a B15s.ZLX base.

n ZL3s

LEDs

amps

watts*

lumens*

6

54

0.42

5.04

270

5

45

0.35

4.20

225

4

36

0.28

3.36

180

3

27

0.21

2.42

135

2

18

0.14

1.68

90

1

9

0.07

0.84

45

     *running at 13.8 volts, typical in plugged-in rig

The double-stick tape on the back of the LightSticks, and the optional mounting plate, allows the B15s.nZL3 series to be arranged in a variety of ways. The sticks can be mounted to the back of the light fixture. They can be arranged side-by-side on the mounting plate to provide a panel of light, or the plate can be cut to fit into a chandelier, facing either direction.

The B15s.6ZL3 is suitable as a replacement for the 1295 incandescent bulb in scare lights. If even more light is needed, the B15s.5ZL3 can be expanded using a ZLX.nZL3: a ZLX Extender and additional ZL3 LightSticks.

The B15s.4ZL3 is a good replacement for the 1156 bulb where high intensity light is needed. The medium intensity B15s.3ZL3 can replace 1156 or 1141 in ceiling, patio, or task fixtures.

The B15s.2ZL3 is a good replacement for the 1141 in general lighting applications, and the B15s.1ZL3 works very well as a night-light or map-light.

1 to 6 zipLED™ LightSticks
     3 HyBright.3 LED chips per LightStick
     9 to 54 LEDs, natural white specturm

45 to 270 lumens (at 13.8 volts)
     wide-angle
     perpendicular to the base
B15s.ZLX socket
     BA15s base (bayonet, 15mm)
10 mil aluminum mounting plate (cookie)
12.8 volts nominal, regulated
     10 to 18 volt operating range
0.07 to 0.42 amps
0.84 to 5.04 watts
100,000 hour lifetime
Made in USA

Purchase zipLEDs in Bulk here.




discontinued

buy parts
separately

B15.nZL1: a white nexLED™ lamp made from one to six zipLED™ LightDots with a total of 3 to 18 HyBright.3 LED chips plugged into a B15.ZLX base.

n ZL3s

LEDs

amps

watts*

lumens*

6

54

0.42

5.04

120

5

45

0.35

4.20

100

4

36

0.28

3.36

80

3

27

0.21

2.42

60

2

18

0.14

1.68

40

1

9

0.07

0.84

20

     *running at 12.8 volts, fully-charged batteries 

Note that the LightDot uses the same amount of electricity to produce one-third of the light as the LightStick.

The double-stick tape on the back of the LightDots, and the optional mounting plate, allows the B15s.nZL1 series to be arranged in a variety of ways. The sticks can be mounted to the back of the light fixture. They can be arranged side-by-side on the mounting plate to provide a panel of light, or the plate can be cut to fit into a chandelier, facing either direction.

The B15s.nZL1 is a very cost effective way for providing LED light at a low price. However, the lumens provided are one third of normal bulbs. Check you application carefully to be sure this is what you want.

1 to 6 zipLED™ LightDots
     1 HyBright.3 LED chips per LightDot
     3 to 36 LEDs, natural white specturm

20 to 120 lumens (at 12.8 volts)
     wide-angle
     perpendicular to the base
B15s.ZLX socket
     BA15s base (bayonet, 15mm)
Optional 10 mil aluminum mounting plate
12.8 volts nominal, regulated
     10 to 18 volt operating range
0.07 to 0.42 amps (same as B15.nZL3)
0.84 to 5.04 watts
100,000 hour lifetime
Made in USA

Purchase zipLEDs in Bulk here.


 


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B15.RV3-V: a white nexLED™  spotlamp suitable as a replacement for 1138 and 1383 incandescent bulbs and for 1003, 1141, and 1156 incandescents in "bullet" fixtures used in RVs and boats. Use where a more directed light is needed for close work and reading.

9 HyBright-3 LED chips on flat board
27 LEDs, CW
BA15s base (bayonet, 15mm)
180 lumens
     unidirectional 150 degree illumination
     vertical to the base
12 volts nominal
     11 to 13.8 volt operating range
0.18 amps
2.16 watts
100,000 hour lifetime
Made in USA




3 ea ZL3s for


Only $13.98
for 1 ea ZL3 LightStick

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B15d.nZL3: a white nexLED™ lamp made from one to six zipLED™ LightSticks with a total of 3 to 18 HyBright.3 LED chips plugged into a double contact  B15d.ZLX base.

n ZL3s

LEDs

amps

watts*

lumens*

6

54

0.42

5.04

270

5

45

0.35

4.20

225

4

36

0.28

3.36

180

3

27

0.21

2.42

135

2

18

0.14

1.68

90

1

9

0.07

0.84

45

     *running at 13.8 volts, typical in plugged-in rig

The BA15d socket is normally found in marine applications and a few RV appliances. Plugging a BA15s bulb into a BA15d will normally blow the fuse in the rig.

The double-stick tape on the back of the LightSticks, and the optional mounting plate, allows the B15d.nZL3 series to be arranged in a variety of ways. The sticks can be mounted to the back of the light fixture. They can be arranged side-by-side on the mounting plate to provide a panel of light, or the plate can be cut to fit into a chandelier, facing either direction.

The B15d.6ZL3  is even brighter than the 1076 incandescent bulb. If even more light is needed, the B15d.5ZL3 can be expanded using a ZLX.nZL3: a ZLX Extender and additional ZL3 LightSticks.

The B15d.4ZL3 is a good replacement for the 1142 bulb where high intensity light is needed. The medium intensity B15d.3ZL3 can replace 1004 or 1142 in ceiling, patio, or task fixtures.

The B15d.2ZL3 is a good replacement for the 1142 in general lighting applications, and the B15d.ZL3 works very well as a night-light or map-light.

1 to 6 zipLED™ LightSticks
     3 HyBright.3 LED chips per LightStick
     9 to 54 LEDs, natural white specturm

45 to 270 lumens (at 13.8 volts)
     wide-angle
     perpendicular to the base
B15d.ZLX socket
     BA15d, bayonet, 2-contact, 15mm base
Optional 10 mil aluminum mounting plate
12.8 volts nominal, regulated
     10 to 18 volt operating range
0.07 to 0.42 amps
0.84 to 5.04 watts
100,000 hour lifetime
Made in USA

Purchase zipLEDs in Bulk here.



discontinued

buy parts
separately

B15d.nZL1: a white nexLED™ lamp made from one to six zipLED™ LightDots with a total of 1 to 6 HyBright.3 LED chips plugged into a double contact  B15d.ZLX base.

n ZL3s

LEDs

amps

watts*

lumens*

6

54

0.42

5.04

120

5

45

0.35

4.20

100

4

36

0.28

3.36

80

3

27

0.21

2.42

60

2

18

0.14

1.68

40

1

9

0.07

0.84

20

     *running at 12.8 volts, fully charged battery

Note that the LightDot uses the same amount of electricity to produce one-third of the light as the LightStick.

The BA15d socket is normally found in marine applications and a few RV appliances. Plugging a BA15s bulb into a BA15d will normally blow the fuse in the rig.

The double-stick tape on the back of the LightSticks, and the optional mounting plate, allows the B15d.nZL1 series to be arranged in a variety of ways. The sticks can be mounted to the back of the light fixture. They can be arranged side-by-side on the mounting plate to provide a panel of light, or the plate can be cut to fit into a chandelier, facing either direction.

The B15d.nZL1 is a very cost effective way for providing LED light at a low price. However, the lumens provided are one third of normal bulbs. Check you application carefully to be sure this is what you want.

1 to 6 zipLED™ LightDots
     1 HyBright.3 LED chip per LightDot
     3 to 36LEDs, natural white specturm

20 to 120 lumens (at 12.8 volts)
     wide-angle
     perpendicular to the base
B15d.ZLX socket
     BA15d bayonet, 2-contact, 15mm base
Optional 10 mil aluminum mounting plate
12.8 volts nominal, regulated
     10 to 18 volt operating range
0.07 to 0.42 amps
0.84 to 5.04 watts
100,000 hour lifetime
Made in USA


discontinued

use B15s.3ZL3
instead

B15.RV3-H: this product was aa white nexLED™ lamp made with 9 HyBright-3 LEDs on a post. It replaced the 1141.

This product has been replaced by the B15.3ZL3. With a half-opened flat cookie, this replacement offers more flexibility for upright lamp applications.

 The B15.2ZL3 provides satisfactory light in some ceiling applications.


discontinued

use B15s.4ZL3
instead

B15.RV4-H: this product was a white nexLED™ lamp made with 12 HyBright-3 LEDs on a post. It replaced the 1156.

This product has been replaced by the B15.4ZL3. With a half-opened flat cookie, this replacement offers more flexibility for upright lamp applications.




discontinued

use B15s.6ZL3
instead

check your
RV Parts store
for scare-light fixture

B15w.RV6-H: this product consisted of two white nexLED™ HyBright-3 LED 9-chip LightStrips wired into a BA15s base for use in "scare lights" on RVs. A flat surface was required for mounting the 4.5-inch lightstrips.

This product has been replaced by the B15.6ZL3 .


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 nexLED™ Replacements
for
Wedge Bulbs With a 9.5x2.1mm Base

If your incandescent bulbs look like the bulb below, you have bulbs with the Wedge base. Wedge bulbs were developed as a cost-reduced solution for interior lighting applications.

Typical bulb numbers are 906, 912, and 921. These are commonly used in some decorative scones and chandiler lighting and in ceiling fixtures and basement and patio lights. They are also found in stove hood lighting.


The W9-series 9.5 mm wedge-base miniature incandescent bulb numbers are 922, 921, 912, 906 and 194. The base is all glass, nominally measuring 9.5mm by 2.1mm. The bulb measures 15mm in diameter and is nominally 1.5 inches long.

NOTE: we have found that some socket manufacturers have built to the lower limit of the 9.5 x 2.1mm standard. If your LightBlasters replacement does not fit the socket, file down the edge of the connection paddle and/or shave down the solder on the contacts to fit the socket without undue force.

There is also a series of sub-miniature wedge bulbs that are only 10mm in diameter and an inch long. While the W9 LED lamps might fit their socket, the lamp may be too large to fit the lighting fixture. LightBlasters does not yet make a replacement for the sub-miniature wedge bulb.
  



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for 1 ea ZL3 LightStick


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W9.nZL3: a white nexLED™ lamp made from one to six zipLED™ LightSticks with a total of 3 to 18 HyBright.3 LED chips plugged into a W9.ZLX base.

n ZL3s

LEDs

amps

watts*

lumens*

6

54

0.42

5.04

270

5

45

0.35

4.20

225

4

36

0.28

3.36

180

3

27

0.21

2.42

135

2

18

0.14

1.68

90

1

9

0.07

0.84

45

     *running at 13.8 volts, typical in plugged-in rig

The double-stick tape on the back of the LightSticks, and the optional mounting plate, allows the W9.nZL3 series to be arranged in a variety of ways. The sticks can be mounted to the back of the light fixture. They can be arranged side-by-side on the mounting plate to provide a panel of light, or the plate can be cut to fit into a chandelier, facing either direction.

The W9.6ZL3  is suitable as a replacement for the two or three 921 incandescent bulb. If even more light is needed, the W9.5ZL3 can be expanded using a ZLX.nZL3: a ZLX Extender and additional ZL3 LightSticks.

The W9.4ZL3 is a good replacement for a single 921 bulb where high intensity light is needed. The medium intensity W9.3ZL3 can replace 921 or 912 in ceiling, patio, or task fixtures.

The W9.2ZL3 is a good replacement for the 912 in general lighting applications, and the W9.ZL3 works very well as a night-light or map-light.

1 to 6 zipLED™ LightSticks
     3 HyBright.3 LED chips per LightStick
     9 to 54 LEDs, natural white specturm

45 to 270 lumens (at 13.8 volts)
     wide-angle
     perpendicular to the base
W9.ZLX socket
     Wedge base (9.5x2.1mm, glass)
Optional 10 mil aluminum mounting plate
12.8 volts nominal, regulated
     10 to 18 volt operating range
0.07 to 0.42 amps
0.84 to 5.04 watts
100,000 hour lifetime
Made in USA

Purchase zipLEDs in Bulk here.



discontinued

buy parts
separately

W9.nZL1: a white nexLED™ lamp made from one to six zipLED™ LightDots with a total of 3 to 18 HyBright.3 LED chips plugged into a W9.ZLX base.

n ZL3s

LEDs

amps

watts*

lumens*

6

54

0.42

5.04

120

5

45

0.35

4.20

100

4

36

0.28

3.36

80

3

27

0.21

2.42

60

2

18

0.14

1.68

40

1

9

0.07

0.84

20

     *running at 12.8 volts, fully-charged batteries 

Note that the LightDot uses the same amount of electricity to produce one-third of the light as the LightStick.

The double-stick tape on the back of the LightDots, and the optional mounting plate, allows the W9.nZL1 series to be arranged in a variety of ways. The sticks can be mounted to the back of the light fixture. They can be arranged side-by-side on the mounting plate to provide a panel of light, or the plate can be cut to fit into a chandelier, facing either direction.

The W9.nZL1 is a very cost effective way for providing LED light at a low price. However, the lumens provided are one third of normal bulbs. Check you application carefully to be sure this is what you want.

1 to 6 zipLED™ LightDots
     1 HyBright.3 LED chips per LightDot
     3 to 36 LEDs, natural white specturm

20 to 120 lumens (at 12.8 volts)
     wide-angle
     perpendicular to the base
W9.ZLX socket
     Wedge base (9.5x2.1mm, glass)
Optional 10 mil aluminum mounting plate
12.8 volts nominal, regulated
     10 to 18 volt operating range
0.07 to 0.42 amps (same as B15.nZL3)
0.84 to 5.04 watts
100,000 hour lifetime
Made in USA

Purchase zipLEDs in Bulk here.





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W9.RV3-H: a white nexLED™ HyBright-3 LED chip lamp suitable as a replacement for 921 incandescents in RVs. However, with a unidirectional format, it casts up to twice the intensity of light as the 921. Use where full intensity lighting is required, such as a primary light source in ceiling fixtures, over-the-counter lighting, or as an outside patio light.

9 HyBright-3 LED chips  on flat board
     3 rows of 3 chips each
27 LEDs, CW
Wedge base (9.5 by 2.1mm)
180 lumens
     omnidirectional
     perpendicular to the base
12.8 volts nominal
     11 to 13.8 volt operating range
0.18 amps
2.16 watts
100,000 hour lifetime





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W9.RV3-V: a white nexLED™ HyBright-3 LED chip spotlight lamp suitable as a replacement for the 921 incandescent bulbs in "bullet" fixtures and dining table lights that are directed downward in RVs. Use where a more directed light is needed for close work and reading.

9 HyBright-3 LED chips on flat board
     3 rows of 3 chips each
27 LEDs, CW
Wedge base (9.5 by 2.1mm)
180 lumens
     unidirectional 150 degree illumination
     vertical to the base
12 volts nominal
     11 to 13.8 volt operating range
0.18 amps
2.16 watts
100,000 hour lifetime
Made in USA

Use as a cool replacement in bullet fixtures used as reading lamps.