[tcb] Re: The Best LED Dash Lights, Finally

From: kelly dosch <kellydosch@xxxxxxxxx>
To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Sat, 9 Apr 2011 10:35:55 -0700 (PDT)
  It doesn't matter if it's a 1946 Ford tractor. The light comes from the 
generator or alternator. The generator/alternator gets it's energy by putting 
significant drag on the engine when it engages. That drag causes drops in fuel 
efficiency in the same way that an air conditioner does.
   If you have ever had a generator on a bicycle then you know just how much 
energy it takes to run one tiny bulb. When you engage the generator it's 
suddenly like you're peddling uphill. 
  Everything a car (or bus) does, from rear defrosters to windshield wipers is 
ultimately getting it's power from gasoline, just like a bicycle generator 
draws power from one's legs. 
  Just changing dash lights won't do much, but every little thing adds up and 
brings us a little bit closer to healthier planet. Just sayin'  ;) 

--- On Sat, 4/9/11, whocanduncan1@xxxxxxxxx <whocanduncan1@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

From: whocanduncan1@xxxxxxxxx <whocanduncan1@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [tcb] Re: The Best LED Dash Lights, Finally
To: "TCB" <tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Saturday, April 9, 2011, 12:06 PM



 
 

For hybrid cars maybe? Certainly not for good ole analog, fossil fuel buses.

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Subject: [tcb] Re: The Best LED Dash Lights, Finally

   All of the bulbs in my Scirocco have 
been replaced by LEDs except the head lamps.I can't believe that they will make 
any difference in the fuel mileage.That sounds like sales talk to me.Increasing 
your tire pressure by two or three psi will probably make more change in your 
mileage.I have red LEDs for dash lights and I don't really like them that 
much.Of course I haven't changed to white so they must not be to 
bad.
oleblue

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: 
  kelly 
  dosch 
  To: Texas Coalition of Buses 
  Sent: Friday, April 08, 2011 9:09 
PM
  Subject: [tcb] The Best LED Dash Lights, 
  Finally
  

  
    
    
        After, possibly, more research than it was worth 
        and pulling my dash apart many times to try several different LEDs, we 
        finally have a winner. 
        
  These bad boys are twice as bright as all the rest yet still 
        not too bright. They are just 
        right. It is really nice to have 
        everything so well lit for a change!
  They are at the cool end 
        of the spectrum so the light is snow-white. 
  The best part is 
        they are only $2.44 a pair, no tax and free shipping! 
  I 
        shoulda bought 50 of them and sold them for 5 bucks each in 
        Fredericksburg. 8^)  
  They're from a company in China 
        that I buy stuff from all the time. The prices are great but it's 
always 
        4-6 weeks for delivery. Considering their prices it's worth the wait. 
        
  gigs-ryj3p-2294669467@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
  
        They are polarized, so before you put your dash back together, wait to 
        see which ones you have to turn around first. 
   Next I'll 
        be upgrading my interior lights and my brakes and turn signals. I read 
        it actually makes a significant difference in your gas mileage. We'll 
        see. It probably wont be that significant unless I do the headlights 
        too, but those suckers are over $100 each, so forget that. 

  
  
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