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• Recommended Extremely Bright Trailer Reverse Light
  I'll do my best to be just as helpful as Rebecca. I do have a few options for you depending on the exact size you'll need. I know you said you aren't worried about being compliant with the DOT but the best options we have both are. The Optronics GloLight LED Backup Light # BUL111CB is a 6-1/2 inch by 2-3/8 inch light that will fit into an opening of 6-7/8 by 2-1/2 inches. It's a clear lens with 22 diodes. All of the different sizes and shapes of GloLights we have get very good reviews...
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• Will Adding Optronics LED Backup Light to Kayak Trailer Require Rewiring the Trailer
  It sounds like you are wanting to replace your incandescent backup lights on your kayak trailer with LED lights like the Optronics LED Backup Light for Trucks or Trailers # BUL52CB. If that is the case, all you will need to do is replace the current lights with the LED lights. The # BUL52CB accept the industry standard 2-prong plug like the 2-Wire Pigtail for Optronics Backup and Utility Trailer Lights - 2-Prong PL-3 Plug # A45CB. If you do not have existing lights, then you will have...
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• Comparing Brightness Ratings of Optronics LED Tail Lights
  The Optronics LED Backup Light # BUL22CB is brighter than backup light # BUL10CB although I would not describe it as significant, though that can be subjective. Optronics measures the brightness of their lights using candelas and the # BUL10CB has a candela rating of 125, while the # BUL22CB has a candela rating of 160. There is also the backup light # BUL52CB which has a candela rating of 175. The reason I would not classify the brightness as significantly higher is because these lights...
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• What Size Hole Will the Optronics Light part # BUL52CB Install Into
  The easiest way to cut the oval hole for the Rubber Grommet, # a70gb, that would be used with the Optronics Light part # BUL52CB in my opinion, would be to use a Light Mounting Bracket for 6-1/2 inch Oval Trailer Lights, # BK70BB, as a template and then use a hole saw the correct size to cut a hole on each end of the mounting location. Then, use a angle grinder with cut off wheel or a reciprocating saw with metal cutting blade to cut the straight top and bottom sides of the hole. The correct...
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• Is Optronics # BUL52CB Back-Up Lamp Submersible
  The # BUL52CB lamp you referenced might work for the purpose you describe, but a bracket like part # BK70BB and grommet, part # A70GB would be needed. You would also need the wiring pigtail, part # A45CB. The lamp draws a minimal .275 amps at 12.8 volts. The lamp is submersible, but the contacts at the rear where the pigtail plugs in would be vulnerable to moisture. If you decide to go this route, I would recommend keeping the contacts well coated in dielectric grease, part # 11755 to...
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• What Is the Brightest 6-1/2" Oval Backup/Utility Light
  If we are strictly speaking candela then the brightest oval 6-1/2" utility light we offer is the Optronics LED Trailer Utility Light part # BUL72CB which is rated at 123. If you can use a backup light then we offer the Optronics LED Backup Light part # BUL52CB which is rated at 175 candela.
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• What is the Brightness Output of the Optronics 6-1/2 Inch LED Trailer Lights
  Optronics uses candelas to rate the brightness of their lights instead of lumens and the output of the Optronics 6-1/2 inch Oval LED Back Up light, # BUL52CB, is 175 candela. At a distance of 1 foot, the candela output is equal to the output in lumens. This light has the highest candela output of any of our 6-1/2 inch oval LED lights. The LED 10 diode light, # BUL72CB, has an output of 123 candela and the LED 10 super diode light, # BUL78CB, has an output of 125 candela. Another thing...
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• Is the LED Oval Trailer Utility Light Brighter than the Incandescent Oval Trailer Back Up Light
  I went out to the warehouse and checked all of our clear oval lights. The Sealed, 6-1/2 inch LED Clear Oval Trailer Utility Light, 10 Diode, item # BUL72CB, whiter light than the light emitted by the incandescent Oval Trailer Back Up Light, item # BU70CB, but the light does not illuminate as large an area as well. The advantages of the LED light is that it does not draw near as much amperage as the incandescent light, it lasts much longer and it does not produce the heat produced by incandescent...
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• Recommendation for Utility/Work Lights Installed in Toolbox to Light Rear of Truck
  I have several lighting options for you, but a trailer reverse light, like # BUL52CB that you mentioned, is not going to provide you with the light you are looking for. To provide you with light at least 8 feet away, I recommend going with a utility/work light. For mounting flush inside the toolbox as you mentioned, the best option will be the Vision X LED Light Strip # XIL-SL12. This light has an effective lumen output of 300 lumens and is 12 inches long x 1 inch wide x 1/2 inch deep....
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• What Gauge Wire to Use to Install the 6-1/2" Oval LED Trailer Back Up Light # BUL52CB
  The wire gauge used in the recommended pig tail # A45PB for the Sealed, 6-1/2" Oval LED Trailer Back Up Light # BUL52CB is 20 gauge. So I would go with that as the minimum. The light uses LED's which hardly draw anything.
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• Why is the Optronics LED Clear Oval Trailer Utility Light # BUL72CB Not Certified as a Backup Light
  The Sealed, 6-1/2 inch Oval LED Trailer Utility Light, Flange Mount, 10 Super Diode - Clear, item # BUL78CB, does not meet DOT FMVSS 108 requirements, for backup lights so it cannot be sold as a backup light. That does not mean that the light cannot be used in that situation for applications where a DOT requirement does not need to be met. In short, the Trailer Utility Light, item # BUL78CB, can be used as a backup light, but if your trailer needs to meet DOT requirements you will need...
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• Bright White Oval Taillight for Reverse Light
  Probably our best option would be the Backup Light part # BUL52CB. This has 36 diodes and is incredibly bright. The dimensions are a bit bigger though at 6-1/2 inch by 2-5/16 inch. For a grommet you'd # A70GB and for a harness part # A45CB.
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• Recommended Backup Light Similar to the Optronics LED Oval Trailer Tail Light
  The Optronics LED Backup Light part # BUL52CB will work great as a backup light and can be used in conjunction with the Optronics LED Trailer Tail Light part # ST70RB. They are both oval in shape and have a high diode count so they will be very bright.
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• Which Oval Grommet Style Trailer Utility Light is Brightest
  Hey Joshua thanks! So the brightest oval grommet mounted utility light is the part # BUL52CB which has a total of 36 bright diodes.
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• Can I use a Halogen Spotlight as a Reverse Light to See Better Behind my Horse Trailer
  These will certainly provide enough light. My concern would be that they provide too much light and would considered rear-facing headlights. There are DOT restrictions about how bright rear-ward facing lights can be so as drivers behind you are not blinded. The Custer Halogen Light you were looking at does not comply with this regulation. I would suggest instead, using brighter reverse lights. We have several backup LED lights that will be brighter than standard incandescent lights, but...
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• What is the Brightest 12 Volt Fully Submersible Backup Light Available
  If you are looking for a round backup light then I recommend part # BUL53CB but if you are looking for an oval backup light then I recommend part # BUL52CB. Both of these backup lights are completely submersible. The round light has 36 diodes with a 275 candella rating and the oval light has 36 diodes with a 175 candella rating therefore the round light will be a bit brighter than the oval light. In order to mount the round light you will also need part # A45GB or part # A70GB for the...
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• Installation of Extra Reverse Lights on 2006 Ford F-250
  The amp draw is 4.5 amps per light or 9 amps for 2 lights on the Optronics 55-Watt Halogen, Multi-Directional, Area Utility Light # QH16CTS. With that much amperage draw I would not recommend to connect them to your factory wiring harness. It could cause overloading problems and damage your vehicles wiring harness. If you want to install the 55-watt lights on your 2006 Ford F-250 you will need to use the Draw-Tite Wiring Kit # 118151. This kit will allow you to run a separate 12 gauge...
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• 12 Volt Interior Light Recommendation for Lighting Up Work Space
  I have a similar solution that will work for you, but the light you mentioned won't have the Lumens you need. The Optronics LED RV Interior Light # RVILL34 has 2 ratings. The raw output, unobstructed and in testing conditions the light can produce 920 lumen. The effective lumen output in real-world scenarios is 815 lumen. But the watts are low; 1.22 at 815 lumen. This also has an easy to use switch on it for you to use.
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• Need Bright Backup Light on Boat Trailer for Nighttime Use
  We do offer a super-bright LED-type backup light that is fully submersible, part # BUL52CB from Optronics. This 36-LED light uses a 2-wire pigtail # A45CB for connection and can be mounted using rubber grommet # a70gb along with steel bracket # BK70BB. LED lighting combines high-efficiency with high light output and this unit should serve you well without placing much additional load on your trailer wiring.
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• Are Optronics LED Lights Quality Lights
  Lights like the # MCL31AB and # MCL31RB are cheap but that is the nature of a small clearance light in this style. I wouldn't really expect better performance from any other brand. I know it happens, but we don't really see complaints about the lights burning out. Optronics lights are backed by a lifetime warranty on the LEDs so a light like your # BUL52CB is covered under and can be replaced. For the clearance lights I would try switching to the Thinline LED Clearance and Side Marker...
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• Parts Needed to Add LED Backup Light to Trailer
  Hello, in order to add a LED backup light to your trailer, you could use a setup like the LED Trailer Back Up Light, # BUL52CB, with Rubber Grommet, # a70gb, and Mounting Bracket, # BK70BB. You will also need a 7-Pole Trailer Connector like the # PK12706 to be able to connect to the 7-way on your 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML550 and additional wire like # 16-1-1, which is sold by the foot, to connect the new backup light. First you will need to cut the 4 pin flat connector off of the trailer...
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• Do I Need Resistors When Installing the Optronics LED Backup Light item # BUL52CB?
  No, you shouldn't need a resistor like item # DI34ZR when installing the Optronics LED Backup Light for Trucks or Trailers item # BUL52CB. I say shouldn't because if you're installing these lights on a trailer your tow vehicle should supply plenty of power for them to function correctly. If you're installing these on a vehicle for additional lighting you will most likely need one on each light. To install the Optronics LED Backup Light item # BUL52CB you will want to use the PVC Grommet...
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• Output of the Optronics 6-1/2 inch Oval Trailer Lights
  Optronics uses candelas to rate the brightness of their lights instead of lumens and the output of the Optronics 6-1/2 inch Oval LED Back Up light, # BUL52CB, is 175 candela. At a distance of 1 foot, the candela output is equal to the output in lumens. The next brightest 6-1/2 inch oval light would be the part # BUL22CB which has an output of 160 candela. The part # BUL10CB that you referenced has a candela rating of 125 which would make it the dimmest offering which I would not recommend...
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• What Is The Amperage Draw On The Optronics 55-Watt Halogen Utility Light # QH16CTS
  The amp draw is 4.5 amps per light on the Optronics 55-Watt Halogen, Multi-Directional, Area Utility Light # QH16CTS. If used on your 2004 Chevy Silverado you will need to use the Draw-Tite Wiring Kit # 118151. This kit will allow you to run a separate 12 gauge wire with a 10 amp in-line fuse to the positive side of the vehicles battery. This will keep the lights from drawing power on your factory wiring harness which could cause problems. You will also want to be careful when installing...
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