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Confused? Not sure why. Primary thrust for this thread was the idea of using cheap LEDs vs the expensive ones by providing a reliable source of 12v power. Later, FF asked about dimmable LEDs, and I thought I'd throw in some brightness info and info about specific strip LEDs that it had taken...

I think squat is busy over on the weightlifting forums at the moment. But one thing to consider when doing the plug n play route is not only whether the bulb or strip fails before its 30,000-100,000 hr life, but also I have read they can stop producing as much light. So just as a "what if?", its...

beautiful stoves My stove is small at 185 lbs and a 20 x 20 footprint, but as mentioned there are other small units around today. Mine is rated at 40,000 BTU. I'm really enjoying it. Wish Thelin hadn't sold the company a few yrs ago, it could be a much better product. Love the way it...

Kevin, yours was one of the success stories I think I read before on just "plug and play" in someone elses thread. So you don't think its worth bothering with one of these power supplies even though I have one sitting here?

Eric, yes...outside air is the right way for the burn chamber. I believe Harmon also has a smaller stove, but not sure. I liked the idea of a battery backup for the Thelin, and I LOVE the way it looks. But, you could just use your inverter on a 120v stove. On any stove you are going to have fan...

Gotcha....read it wrong, that's per meter.....so right! 2 amps per 5M. Now I'm just waiting for the experts to step in and comment on the computer power source or other ac to dc 12v type supply.

obthomas.....aha! Thanks! I was looking for one that had the current requirements. So more like .5 amps.....that's even better!

obthomas.......I am trying to get further verification on amperage from other ebay sellers selling the same 5M strands. But you figure, a desktop computer doesn't use all of its 400W power supply all the time, and if I had 8 of those 15 ft strips (that's a lot of lights for 400 watts) I...

Thomas, I hear you.....and have thought about just plugging them in too......see what happens. I know you aren't the only one who has had success doing so. Even at a reduced life, if you changed bulbs once in a while it would take an awfully long time to approach the cost of bulbs from...

Thanks Scott, I had seen that article posted before, and it does have good info. 1) It explains why you cant just plug the ebay cheapie bulbs in and expect them to live. When your battery charger kicks in and the boat voltage is more like 15v it is reducing the life of the LED through...

Yes guys.....but that's exactly what I'm saying.....the superbrightled bulbs/lights you guys have ARE regulated with a CCCV if I understand correctly, and I am specifically looking at the cheapie ebay type stuff. If I buy what you have for my boat I could easily spend $1000 or more. By sticking...

Well, there are more smaller units these days. US Stoves even has a window model like a window a/c unit. Theres the Thelin Gnome and Parlour 3000 (which is what I bought), the Jamestown J1000 and J2000, and I have noticed some smaller relatively inexpensive models at Tractor Supply. Not sure who...

So if I understand correctly (please jump in if I don't!)... a good reason to go with a more expensive bulb from a reliable source like superbrightleds.com is because they include a CCCV (Constant Current-Constant Voltage) driver IN the bulb. While our batteries may be 12v batteries, as they...

My experience with teak decks on 70's to 80's marine traders and other imported trawlers is that the decks leak, whether you see it or not. Someone here counted 900 plus fasteners on their boat...to me it seemed like thousands. lol If you see water damage, its extensive and goes far beyond...

You definitely want to do some research...aluminum and steel hulls are in a separate world from what most private yacht owners understand...even the experienced ones. You will most likely have to do your research in the commercial world. Something as simple as using the wrong paint on your...

You are right, if cruising with a diesel boat diesel heat makes a lot of sense. Especially using engine heat while on the move. But if you spend time at the same dock and don't go out for more than 3 days at a time or live aboard diesel can get expensive comparatively. I think my calculations...

Hi Tom, yes, I too have thought about the hydro units. There is also a gentleman who makes a retrofit hydro kit for a number of pellet stoves on the market already. His kit runs $1700. I have my pellet stove on board but have not yet done the install. Looks great though. Lol

Didn't realize there were more responses here. What amazes me is the naysayers I find in online forums. People do realize that generators were in use for many years and had a pretty good safety track record, especially diesel, before these "safety" switch type devices were "engineered" into...

Phil, thanks for the advice and suggestions. I like your way of thinking on making things work. I am going to investigate what is coming out on both legs of the generator and bypass the sensors to run. So the gen is no longer for sale.

Phil...sending you a PM.

picked this up as a project, but don't know that I will have the time and energy to figure out what needs to be done. The unit has approximately 1700 hrs and is circa 1999. The Yanmar diesel runs perfectly if you keep the shutoff solenoid from turning it off. The shutoff solenoid is apparently...

lol, no it will not be in a position to just grab by anyone.

You know...I just bought a knife switch...3 pole, 100 amp. I think I paid $40 for it shipped. Just couldn't justify the rotary switch prices. But I am glad I asked here because with the explanations I have a better understanding of what is going on between the different circuits. But I...

Thanks for all the replies...I will look for a 3 pole switch.

gotcha....and thanks. I'll take that as a no. And no. And no. lol Is there a difference between the rotary switches and a 3 position knife switch? The rotary switches are very expensive, and the knife switches aren't. Just curious. I may take your suggestion and just use a plug and...