BogMonster Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 In the standard Defender (and many other) lights there are single-pole bayonet bulbs, 21 watt output, part number 264591. Does anybody know what this bayonet fitting is called - the generic universal fitting type? For example a small fluorescent tube is a T5 tube, a standard headlight bulb is a H4 etc etc. What I want to find is a nuclear LED bulb that provides much higher output. I have a LED reverse light as part of a full set of LED lights on the Puma and it's garbage, worse than the standard reverse light, so my thinking is that if I can find a much higher output LED bulb that would fit in the standard reverse light body then I could fit that. I live out in the sticks and reversing with the standard reverse light can be difficult, and I can't really be bothered to run a load of wiring for some high level lights. A super duper round LED that would fit in the same mounting pattern as the standard late-type round reverse light would be even better.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 In my Haynes automobile electrical & electronic systems book it shows the single pole bayonet fitting bulbs as SCC BA15s. Top right on page attached also list LLB Lucas numbers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 Would need to be something like this to get illumination in the right direction for reversing use https://bedazzledledlighting.co.uk/product/ba15s-24-led-tower/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex Member Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 1156 is the normal bulb call out in North America. As above BA15S is the base style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roverdrive Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 I had similar issues so doubled up on the reversing lights - two instead of one. Will check with leds I have. Ended up wiring a work light in as well so I could select it if required Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 382 is the usual code in the UK, e.g. https://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/382-p21w-car-bulbs/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted May 22, 2020 Author Share Posted May 22, 2020 Thanks. Those LEDs are only 35w equivalent and the other spot LEDs are only 25w equiv. I want something that is equivalent to 60-100w ideally. May have to think again... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 3 minutes ago, Bowie69 said: 382 is the usual code in the UK, e.g. https://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/382-p21w-car-bulbs/ 382 is at bottom of the LLB list on the attached page, 382 relates to the Voltage & wattage 12v/21w Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 This 1000 lumen, which is about the same as a regular headlamp bulb: https://www.amazon.co.uk/CICMOD-lumens-Chipsets-Signal-Reverse/dp/B01LCN5Z0I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 1 minute ago, western said: 382 is at bottom of the LLB list on the attached page, 382 relates to the Voltage & wattage 12v/21w Yep, agreed, but when asking for a regular indicator or reversing lamp bulb, for a car, they are always denoted 382. Using 382 as the search is likely to get you better results for automotive LEDs imho.l, as it will find you equivalents. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonimouse Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 I fitted some cheap 382 designation LED lamps, rated at 9,000 lumen (!) so if you believe the jargon, that's in excess of 700 watts (really?) Whatever, they are amazing. Allowed me to dump the auxiliary reversing lights on the roof rack. So good I fitted a set to SWMBO's T4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Got a link, @Nonimouse? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escape Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 I find this site very useful: https://www.classiccarleds.co.uk/pages/bulb-reference-guide Not used their products myself, but I plan to as I've heard good reviews from (forum) friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonimouse Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 18 hours ago, Bowie69 said: Got a link, @Nonimouse? I'll have a look... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonimouse Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/401838435500 This was the ones Lasted about six months so far 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Marvellous, ta! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallfry Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 Could you not use a worklight, of floodlight type thing ? Unless you want it looking original. I think a lot of it is to do with the lamp units themselves. For example, the reversing lights on my old Astra estate are brilliant, but only use the standard 382 bulbs. Not quite so good with my Master van with the same bulbs. But the Freelander and Jimny with the same bulbs are effing useless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonimouse Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 Never call them a 'bulb' around electricians. It's a lamp, goes in a lantern. A bulb is for daffodils Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted May 29, 2020 Author Share Posted May 29, 2020 Dammit, chinese, doesn't post here (and they never turn up if they do). I basically want something that is easy to fit in the original location and looks more or less original but has more light output. The Wipac LED reverse lights are ideal for physical fit, just carp for output!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonimouse Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 Stephen Do you want me to get a couple and send them out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted May 29, 2020 Author Share Posted May 29, 2020 That would be most kind if you could Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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