LED Vs. Bulbs in indicators

Its not supposed to be entertaining... This is a comparison video between an LED indicator and a normal filament type bulb (21w). It is fitted to a UK spec MX5.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• LED
• indicator
• MX5
• filament
• bulb

[pangcp77]

What is the LED wattage, or number of LED inside?

[HonestJack]

@pangcp77 Jeez, I can't remember fella, I loaded this 3 years ago. I think there would have been about 12 LEDs on the cluster, replacing a 21w filament bulb. I don't know the current draw of the LEDs.

[artace1987]

how come the regular bulb is brighter than the led? leds are supposed to be brighter

[HonestJack]

@artace1987 They don't tend to be brighter unless you use something like Luxeon or similar. Although LEDs are efficient for their light output its hard to match them to a small filament bulb unless you start spending proper money, certainly more money than these little LED bulbs cost.

[rextinctione]

well which is which! left reg and right led?

[HonestJack]

@rextinctione As you look at it the LED is on the right.

[nutt3r]

Good point, they look bright enough at night, less blinding.... but how do they look at daytime.

[biggurs]

LED are simply not bright enough. I have error free CANBUS 27 LED indicators and in daylight its not very bright and almost dangerous... other road users may not realise you are indicating.

[Ek4jordan]

Wer can I get this from mate? Thanks

[SuPerPePsi87]

hello mate did you use white or orange leds ???

[Pupster88]

Yes,

Left is a regular bulb while the right is with LED