![]() ![]() SWFLS-UV30-WHT: Outdoor LED Strip Lights - Weatherproof 12V LED Tape Light Side Emittin - 59 Lumens/ft - UV-BlackLight $11.95Īfter 15% promotional discount and shipping, total cost: $18. ![]() LD-CU3512-01: 350mA Constant Current LED Driver - 1 Watt LED Driver $5.95 I was able to press the tape right into the well that held the vintage black light bulb. It's very convenient the the tape comes with peel-and-stick adhesive backing. A 3 LED length of tape measures 2 inches. The LED driver is an inch and 1/2 square about 3/4 inch deep. 50-watt low voltage, MR16 bulbs normally only found in track lighting can be converted to 7 watt MR 16 LED bulb these bulbs are pushed in and generate much less heat. It was nice that the length shipped to FlipClockFans Studeos already had the leads soldiered to the tape.Ī 3 LED piece provides plenty of evenly spaced black light to make the Copal 705L look like it did back in the day! If you are using a small 50-watt R20 flood bulb commonly found in track, recess, or landscape lighting, you can switch to an 8 watt LED R20 bulb. I personally get mine at a local train hobby shop. You can actually cut this tape every third LED (the tape is well marked). Miniatronics Model 18-024-20 Incandescent lamp 12 Volt 50mA 5.5mm diameter They are 17.23 for 10 at the miniatroics site (not including shipping) or 24.99 with shipping on eBay: Listing as of (1.25.20) I am not associated with either of the above, by the way. A length of this tape (you can buy multiples of this for other applications) has 30 LEDs. The "contant current driver" provides just the right amout of steady 12V DC to power the strip of LEDs cut from a length of the weatherproof 12V LED Tape Light. ![]() For a reasonable cost (including shipping) of under $20.00 I was able to replace the blacklight in my Copal 705L. If you're wondering, yes, I am excited about this. With Surface Mount Technology, continued improvements in LED technology and the development of "LED Drivers" (AC to DC transformers) specifically designed for LEDs, we've now reached a point that replacing the blacklight in flip clocks is economical while delivering great results. I'm thrilled to announce that I believe we've found a fantastic solution to the problem of trying to replace the blacklight in certain models of flip clocks (Panasonic RC-7264 and the Copal Model 705L for example). ![]()
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