Evening all,

After reading the thread about wiring in additional 'interior' lamp units, I didn't like the idea/trust myself with the cutting out and wiring bit. I had a bit of a think and these caught my eye on the Screwfix website;

http://www.screwfix.com/p/ring-automotive-...250w/81624

Basically a little round 24 LED lamp unit @ 300 lumens (apparently) running on 3 x AAA batteries. So £10 later after buying some decent velcro, I'm actually quite impressed and it will solve the issue I have when kitting up at night! Its tidy, removable and for £10, might help someones winter!

Yes I know its a bit of a slap dash addition, but saves any cutting/wiring and literally costs you £10, I used velcro just so I could change the batteries easily when required. It clearly works, pretty tidy and will be more than adequate for me. I got a bit picture happy, hopefully someone finds it useful.

Pictures;

These are the little lamp units;


Velcro added using VHB tape (I did buy adhesive velcro but didnt trust that alone);




Couple of pads for sticking to the boot itself;




Lights fitted;








Night comparisons;







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I have some in a cupboard that have a 60 second timer , or press twice for permanent on, a little red led flashes when on timer, stays on when manual. saves confusion, At work
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Hay this aint a bad idea but something that's wired in all the time hmm. you could be onto a new mod here

You could wiring something from the fuse box in the back then have a switch on the rear pillar above the parcel shelf, so when you open the boot just flick the switch


We have one of these lights with the magnet that sits on are bed post, really handy!



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Someone has done it by wiring in low voltage lights from Ikea. Looks pretty good.
www.freel2.com/forum/topic14558.html

i'm looking for led lights for my tractor trailer and came across these
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dunkley201 wrote:

Pity they don't come with a mercury switch!

It's a good job they don't

I think they are banned now? I used to have a bottle of mercury, collected from the crevices of dental equipment, about 5lb in weight, fascinating stuff but not good for you.

Ahh good spot pab, that looks very tidy!

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hard wiring has been done before though in a slightly different way

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taztastic wrote:

dunkley201 wrote:

Pity they don't come with a mercury switch!

It's a good job they don't

I think they are banned now? ....

I'm amazed they are still available, I must di mine out of the garage, it's been in there 25 years or so

taztastic wrote:

dunkley201 wrote:

Pity they don't come with a mercury switch!

It's a good job they don't

I think they are banned now? I used to have a bottle of mercury, collected from the crevices of dental equipment, about 5lb in weight, fascinating stuff but not good for you.

It will cost you a fortune to get rid of!

Didn't cost anything