epsalant Posted September 14, 2018 Report Posted September 14, 2018 (edited) I just replaced my Whelen Parmetheus 28v Par-46 (PLED462L) with a AeroLEDs SunSpot 4580. Significantly more wattage (170 watts vs 36 watts). Definitely brighter. I just can't promise if it's worth the AMU. Taxiing at night is easier for these 50+ year old eyes, and that's why I bought it. I'll have no pics for comparison, but did do some night flying at airports with minimal lighting at night (e.g. N40) and found taxiing much easier. So I guess it was worth it. Not sure what to do with the Parmetheus...maybe ebay. No point keeping it as a spare, as LEDs supposed to last 10,000 hours....Due to increased wattage not clear if I should leave this one on from startup to shutdown like I did with the old one... Edited September 14, 2018 by epsalant
LANCECASPER Posted September 14, 2018 Report Posted September 14, 2018 It's taking about 6 amps @ 28 volts, which is amazing considering the light it gives off.
ShuRugal Posted September 14, 2018 Report Posted September 14, 2018 @epsalant How much you want for the Parmetheus? I've been eyeballing one, but I don't fly at night often enough to justify the retail price. EDIT - nevermind, just saw 28v...
Lance Link Posted September 15, 2018 Report Posted September 15, 2018 I have 28v! I might be interested in the Parmetheus….
epsalant Posted September 15, 2018 Author Report Posted September 15, 2018 10 hours ago, Lance Link said: I have 28v! I might be interested in the Parmetheus…. I have no idea what it's worth. I was just thinking about putting it on ebay tomorrow.
Lance Link Posted September 15, 2018 Report Posted September 15, 2018 If you do let me know and I'll track it down...Thanks!
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