Offshoreonly.com

Offshoreonly.com (https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/)
-   General Q & A (https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-q-20/)
-   -   LED bulbs for the gauges (https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-q/205355-led-bulbs-gauges.html)

MILD THUNDER 03-23-2009 05:43 AM

LED bulbs for the gauges
 
Thinking of going to LED's for my autometer Z series gauges. Currently has the stock 194 bulbs with the red boots. I have a total of 27 gauges! (port side has gauges also) looking to cut down on amp draw by converting most of my lighting to led.

For the guys who installed the LED bulbs, are they any brighter? Did the "shade" of red look different?

BillR 03-23-2009 07:54 AM

Looks brighter - lil deeper red and consistent color through out.

MILD THUNDER 03-23-2009 08:01 AM

Good to hear. Any recommendations for a style of bulb, I see a bunch of styles?

Elite Marine 03-23-2009 08:48 AM

Dont forget, you'll probably need an adapter. I'm not sure what Autometer offers, but I know with Livorsi gauges you need the base adapter. Total for each adapter and bulb is about $ 7.00 or so I think.

Smitty 03-23-2009 06:50 PM

I switched from the red covered 194 bulbs to the white LED's from Livorsi. Now the guages have a cool flourescent like glow that is sooo much easier to see at night and is easier on your eyes.

Highly recommend the switchover.

aTX427 03-23-2009 09:55 PM

I did mine with blue 194 LED's. Came out great. I used the Oval Wide Angle Lenses $2.50 each. scroll down about 2/3's the way down the page. http://autolumination.com/194.htm

BillR 03-24-2009 07:39 AM

1 Attachment(s)
No adapter needed w/ monster gauges. They plug right into the socket. 120 degree wide angle viewing $0.79 each

194 series at the very top on the chart - 1-LED Wide Angle 3 lumen

http://www.superbrightleds.com/specs/bulb_specs.htm

These are the same bulb Livorsi sells.

team Tickfaw 03-24-2009 09:18 AM

That bulb looks like a direct replacement for a 194 ? Is that so ? I would like to change mine over also. Have Gaffrig gauges.
Hi Bill ! Long time no see. This is Mississippi bunch that came and rode with Macklin a few yrs back. Seen Macklin during christmas.
Later and thanks for any info.

Holy Smokes 03-24-2009 01:00 PM

I don't know that I've ever pulled a bulb out of my Livorsi 2 1/16" Waterproof Series gauges. Are they the same as the Monster Series? Looks like a beneficial, easy and cheap upgrade.

Smitty 03-24-2009 08:31 PM

Those bulbs from autolumination look pretty cool. they look better than the ones from Livorsi. I did do mine a few years back, so they have gotten better lately.


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:57 PM.


Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.