is it better to use red or white leds with a red brake lens ?
345593
If you have a red lense use white. Or better, what color bulb did you take out?
345594
Actually, for brake lights you want to use a red LEDs. White LEDs are actually blue and yellow LEDs joined with a phosphor coating to produce light in a larger spectrum to appear white. When shining through a red lens, all of the light other than the red portion of the spectrum will be lost making the light dimmer. Using a red LED will allow all of the LED's light to pass through the red brake light lens. Similarly, use a yellow LED for turn signals with a yellow lens.
345595
Using a red led light with a red brake lens is a bit redundant. The lens is already red so a red led is just overkill. Won't see that much difference if any at all. I'd say go with white led. That's if white is cheaper. I don't know if that's the road you're looking to take but if it were me, cheaper to do the same job seems logical
345596
I used the(white) ones for the reverse lights. If I were to use them for the brake (red) lights, I would get the red ones. The ones I have that I using for back up lights are very Bright white light....
345597
Its personal preference actually, I tried the white and that is like having an OEM bulb. I would stick with the white LEDS. Hope that helps.
238928
Look up "wide angled lens for majicshine" Action led lights has both clear and red wide angle lens. Neat trick: use two back to back with the ribs at right angles and the beam goes larger in both directions. I run mine in daytime as a be seen light and at night I prefer the larger area of coverage. Be Safe.
2231198
Don't know exactly what you mean by "color code", but the light is red... It turns brighter when you brake...
1567565
BRAKE = Red, RUNNING = White, GROUND = Black. If your wires ended up a different color for whatever reason, use your battery to test them. Ground is most likely going to be black in most cases. Ground the unit and touch (one at a time) on the positive terminal and whichever one lights up the LED's brighter is your STOP/TURN, depending on the application you are using it for. The dimmer of the two will be your running lights. Hopefully this helped answer your questions. One last thing, if you do not feel comfortable going strait to your battery post, you can use an in-line fuse and the one that I had purchased in the past, the mounting arm snapped and the whole assembly went flying off! good luck!!! BRAKE = Red, RUNNING = White, GROUND = Black. If your wires ended up a different color for whatever reason, use your battery to test them. Ground is most likely going to be black in most cases. Ground the unit and touch (one at a time) on the positive terminal and whichever one lights up the LED's brighter is your STOP/TURN, depending on the application you are using it for. The dimmer of the two will be your running lights. Hopefully this helped answer your questions. One last thing, if you do not feel comfortable going strait to your battery post, you can use an in-line fuse and the one... » Read More BRAKE = Red, RUNNING = White, GROUND = Black. If your wires ended up a different color for whatever reason, use your battery to test them. Ground is most likely going to be black in most cases. Ground the unit and touch (one at a time) on the positive terminal and whichever one lights up the LED's brighter is your STOP/TURN, depending on the application you are using it for. The dimmer of the two will be your running lights. Hopefully this helped answer your questions. One last thing, if you do not feel comfortable going strait to your battery post, you can use an in-line fuse and the one that I had purchased in the past, the mounting arm snapped and the whole assembly went flying off! good luck!!! « Show Less
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Depends on which lights. And, "fits" doesn't necessarily equal "works correctly." Turns: fits (if you have yellow lens. White lens needs a yellow bulb with 'offset' pins.) Reverse: will drop in. Tail and brake: would not recommend. Those are both 'clocked' lamps; LEDs are unpredictable in such a use. And, in any position: you'll get bulb-out indications, unless you wire in load resistors. (and, even then, you may still get warnings.) Usage in turns (without resistors) would result in "hyper-flashing." HTH
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The pair I purchased have clear lenses and RED LED's (so red light) 3 wires for marker (tail) turn, brake, and ground. Super easy instal and very bright.
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I think those lights are more design to be connected with the brake light, or if you want with the turn signals, but to be connected with running lights (constantly on) they may not last long, but if you want to connect to the running lights anyways, just follow the wires to the brake light, will be 3 wires, one is ground, the other 2, one can be use for running lights, and the other one for the brake. To know witch one is witch, turn the ignition on don't apply the brake, the ground and the one with current (power) will be for the running lights. In case you want to connect it to the brake just apply the brake, then will be the ground with the second one with power, applying the brake. I think those lights are more design to be connected with the brake light, or if you want with the turn signals, but to be connected with running lights (constantly on) they may not last long, but if you want to connect to the running lights anyways, just follow the wires to the brake light, will be 3 wires, one is ground, the other 2, one can be use for running lights, and the other one for the brake. To know witch one is witch, turn the ignition on don't apply the brake, the ground and the one with current (power) will be for the running lights. In case you want to connect it to the brake... » Read More I think those lights are more design to be connected with the brake light, or if you want with the turn signals, but to be connected with running lights (constantly on) they may not last long, but if you want to connect to the running lights anyways, just follow the wires to the brake light, will be 3 wires, one is ground, the other 2, one can be use for running lights, and the other one for the brake. To know witch one is witch, turn the ignition on don't apply the brake, the ground and the one with current (power) will be for the running lights. In case you want to connect it to the brake just apply the brake, then will be the ground with the second one with power, applying the brake. « Show Less
230241
No, the brake lights and LED lights are separate. The LED lights are on as long as your headlights are on but the brakes have no effect on them.
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I fully agree with your idea. I bought a "Wide Angle Lens for MagicShine, Gemini, and many other Bike Lights / Headlight" by ACTION LED LIGHTS about a year ago and have been very happy with it. With the light you are looking at, it can replace the original flat glass lens or fit over it. You unscrew the metal ring that holds the lens over the LED bulb, replace the lens with the diffuser (or put the diffuser over the lens) and screw the ring back on being sure that the rubber o-ring stays in position and the bars molded into the diffuser stay vertical. Easier to do than to explain. Pattern is quite even and spread is good for bike paths and roads. Might be a little narrow still for boonie-crashing. Preserves weather seal on the lamp if you are careful with the o-ring. not bad for five bucks!
718310
Check on the state laws where you live, but I "Think" clear lens are fine. Brake/Tail must be Red, Turns may be Amber.or Red.
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Easy way to find is check your lens has a red dot on the lens mount. If it has the red dot then you can use it. If you see only a white circle then you can't use it.
2260772
I'd then recommend the red version to you, the reviews say it's great for a night light, and the Q/A says it's ACTUAL red LEDs, not the "globe" that is coated, which is clear.
2186482
Interesting question...especially why you'd want a red light...hmmm?:) Seriously though...I'm examining it right now and it seems it would be difficult to do without cracking the plastic casing that surrounds the lens. IMHO it wouldn't work but...Hope that helps:)
2075397
It's not a matter of brightness. Both emit the same # of lumens. It's a function of the light spectrum they emit. So it's really an aesthetics question. Some people don't care for "white" that's in the 5,000K range and prefer the "warm" or yellowish light emitted at 3500K.
1055200
Usually go beyond warning light (red). Most of the time its look see. Really happy with the unit and for the two of us its the right size. I have found a try and look method to be the best. Have found that different thicknesses makes a difference.
1991914
You're better off using lighting systems on your helmet, front of bike etc. These are MUCH more effective than reflectors. Invest in lighting as if your life depends on it, because it does.
668239
These particular lights are red and white and yes you can. They come with a box that has three settings on it where you can adjust the lights to the color and speed.