"shop-teacher" (shop-teacher)
05/31/2020 at 10:44 • Filed to: Dead light walking
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"shop-teacher" (shop-teacher)
05/31/2020 at 10:44 • Filed to: Dead light walking | 2
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One of my Harbor Freight LED light fixtures is dead. These aren’t serviceable, are they?
I'll try taking it back. I bought one two months ago. I'll say this one is that one.
Sovande
> shop-teacher
05/31/2020 at 10:55 |
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Fraud free and 8 times the lights for $50
https://www.amazon.com/Barrina-Integrated-Fixture-Utility-Electric/dp/B07DNPL2VC
Longtime Lurker
> shop-teacher
05/31/2020 at 10:57 |
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Anything is serviceable with a big enough hammer and some duct tape.
Otto-the-Croatian-'Whoops my Volvo is a sedan'
> shop-teacher
05/31/2020 at 10:57 |
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I returned a bicy
cle to Walmart after using it every day for 3 months. Cleaned it up a bit and brought the recei
pt for a full refund.
They didn’t blink an eye.
Late stage capitalism has its rewards as well.
TheRealBicycleBuck
> Otto-the-Croatian-'Whoops my Volvo is a sedan'
05/31/2020 at 11:00 |
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I hope you returned it because there was a problem with the bike, not because you just didn’t like it or were bored with it. One reason is valid. The other is not.
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shop-teacher
> Sovande
05/31/2020 at 11:03 |
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Niiiiiiice! Looks like my garage is going to get set upgraded lights soon!
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shop-teacher
> Longtime Lurker
05/31/2020 at 11:03 |
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Fair point!
ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com
> Sovande
05/31/2020 at 11:04 |
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I’ll second this. I’ve got 8 of those up in the garage and they’re fantastic.
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Sovande
> shop-teacher
05/31/2020 at 11:10 |
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I used 1 x 2 and zip ties to mount them in my garage. The mounting clips that come with the lights are pretty crappy, but they will work. I've had them up for a year and a half with no troubles.
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shop-teacher
> Sovande
05/31/2020 at 11:30 |
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Cool! Thanks for the recommendation. I've already ordered them.
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shop-teacher
> ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com
05/31/2020 at 11:32 |
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I already ordered them. My garage has a sad combination of old under cabinet fluorescents and clamp lights. It needs proper lighting badly!
Merfthemadmauler
> TheRealBicycleBuck
05/31/2020 at 11:33 |
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I agree, all sales should be final unless there is a problem with the product. Returns cost everyone as much as shoplifting.
SBA Thanks You For All The Fish
> Sovande
05/31/2020 at 12:01 |
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Those look awesome. Thanks!
ClassicDatsunDebate
> shop-teacher
05/31/2020 at 12:43 |
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I’m looking to upgrade my 6x double 4 foot fluorescents to LED but it’s tough to know which way to go...especially when long term serviceability might be an issue.
I guess harbour freight is off the list
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shop-teacher
> ClassicDatsunDebate
05/31/2020 at 12:56 |
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I think since you already have the florescent fixtures, they make LED bulbs to replace the florescent bulbs. I think that would be the way to go for you.
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ClassicDatsunDebate
> shop-teacher
05/31/2020 at 13:03 |
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I was thinking about that. There are two types; one that uses the existing ballast and one that bypasses the ballast. So many options and quality levels it seems. I almost want to just start at bare wires again.
Thisismydisplayname
> ClassicDatsunDebate
05/31/2020 at 13:14 |
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I swapped out some fluorescent bulbs with the LED sticks and they are great. Simplest conversion and I didn’t want to swap fixtures. $20 vs $80 for a comparable new LED fixture. They have different color temps too.
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Thisismydisplayname
> shop-teacher
05/31/2020 at 13:16 |
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Those lights are nice, but they aren’t warm at all. They are super light and easy to mount too.
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shop-teacher
> ClassicDatsunDebate
05/31/2020 at 13:19 |
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I would bypass it, because that pulls a failure point out of the system.
Brickman
> shop-teacher
05/31/2020 at 13:20 |
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I use these, excellent price and lots of light. Still going strong after 2 years
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ClassicDatsunDebate
> Thisismydisplayname
05/31/2020 at 13:23 |
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Did you have to rewire the connectors and remove the ballasts?
sn4cktimes
> shop-teacher
05/31/2020 at 14:52 |
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Most LED light fixtures aren’t really that serviceable. If the D river (sort of like a fluorescents’ B allast) dies it’s generally a good portion of the light’s price: check warranty / return the unit. If an LED emitter dies you’d have to unsolder it, and resolder a new one of the same voltage and amperage in it’s place; you’d never get one cheap enough to make it worth it: warranty / replace. If a solder just broke somewhere you have to have the diagnostic skills to track it down. Most people don’t: w arranty / replace.
If you buy light commercial units they often have 10-15 year guarantees, and they usually only cost 5-10% more than the “home-user” level stuff. Find them at electrical supply stores in industrial areas. Can be overall a better “ deal”
TLDR Version: if it dies, replace it. It is the downside of most LED fixtures.
Side-note: changing an entire LED fixture is usually quicker and easier than changing most ballast units in fluorescents . 3 wires in a junction “box” vs sometimes 8-9 inside the light fixture.
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shop-teacher
> sn4cktimes
05/31/2020 at 14:54 |
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Thanks. I returned it.
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Thisismydisplayname
> ClassicDatsunDebate
05/31/2020 at 23:40 |
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Not at all, just swap the bulbs, GE LED bulbs. Super simple.