Jim & Harriet
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the two over bed "reading" lights on our 2009 sundance 3300sk get very, very warm = hot to the touch. is this "normal?"
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Jim & Harriet
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the lights are small, black metal fixtures and the entire fixture get very warm.
Niles
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I'm sure this is not the answer you want, but yes they do. We also had them in our previous toyhauler and they got hot too. Same light, we have some friends that have a Montana and they have them over their couch, they get hot also. I guess it's not a real issue, as so many of them are in various campers.
Jim & Harriet
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thanks
your info saves us having to find out what's "wrong" - so it is a "right" answer. appreciate your help.
your info saves us having to find out what's "wrong" - so it is a "right" answer. appreciate your help.
jpmorgan37
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Jim & Harriet;
You will find that any of your lights that have halogen bulbs will generate a fair amount of heat. I can almost get a suntan from the bulbs in my ceiling fan.
John
You will find that any of your lights that have halogen bulbs will generate a fair amount of heat. I can almost get a suntan from the bulbs in my ceiling fan.
John
Jim & Harriet
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hi john,
when i sit on the bed to read - i'll keep the suntanning option in mind!
thanks...
when i sit on the bed to read - i'll keep the suntanning option in mind!
thanks...
boatto5er
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Jim,
Those lights work great for keeping the midnight snacks warm!
I suspect they would also take the chill off on a cool morning without turning on the furnace (that really used to work in my boat - we had about 10 of these lights and they would heat up the cabin.)
Gus
Those lights work great for keeping the midnight snacks warm!
I suspect they would also take the chill off on a cool morning without turning on the furnace (that really used to work in my boat - we had about 10 of these lights and they would heat up the cabin.)Gus
Jim & Harriet
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i think these light are great in many situations. i just don't think we need all that much light (and heat) as overbed "reading lights."
does anyone know if they can be replaced with a different type bulb?
does anyone know if they can be replaced with a different type bulb?
jpmorgan37
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Jim;
I have changed a couple of mine to different wattage, but haven't tried to change the type of bulb. You would probably have to change the entire socket. You might be able to do that without changing the fixture. Just a guess.
John
I have changed a couple of mine to different wattage, but haven't tried to change the type of bulb. You would probably have to change the entire socket. You might be able to do that without changing the fixture. Just a guess.
John
Jim & Harriet
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we will look at lower wattage bulbs. are they pretty standard as far as sizes available? i have no ide what watt we have - say that 3 times fast
thanks for the suggestion.
thanks for the suggestion.
