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: brighter dash light needed


ttrip
Feb 21st, 06, 8:11 PM
Can anyone tell me if there is a bighter bulb available for the heater controls on a 70 Chevelle. Socket calls for a 1445, which is a 1 candle power bulb and doesn't illuminate the controls that well. Thanks Tom

dennymac
Feb 21st, 06, 10:07 PM
There might be a brighter light, but, it will also bring more heat with the watts. It could cause blistering or melting of plastic parts nearby. Best of luck. Dennymac

ttrip
Feb 21st, 06, 11:05 PM
Thanks for the reply. Tom

Steve S
Feb 25th, 06, 11:29 PM
IF you want more light with less heat replace with an LED.

ttrip
Feb 26th, 06, 2:48 PM
Steve: If I use an LED do I need to change the socket, or do they come with a bayonet mount that would fit the existing outlet. Tom

A70LS5
Feb 26th, 06, 3:14 PM
I have heard from other people that by cleaning the light and the plastic it looks a lot brighter.

Steve S
Feb 26th, 06, 5:35 PM
You can buy them in several colors and bases.
Here is one place that sells them. I have also seen them at
autozone.
http://www.whitegauges.net/products_list.php?catID=4550

ttrip
Feb 26th, 06, 8:37 PM
Thanks guys for the information Tom