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Old May 6, 2007 | 11:34 PM
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ok i am looking to put some kind of lights under my dash. should i go with LED or Neons. which is better, and which is brighter. which will like up the floor more? thanks please help
Old May 6, 2007 | 11:36 PM
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neons use alot of power and are pretty obsolete.

i am a led guy.. (obvious to most people)..
but cold cathodes throw out some good light as well.
Old May 6, 2007 | 11:47 PM
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i prefer cathodes for their even light dispursement as compared to LED's, but LED bars allow you do to patterns and such
Old May 6, 2007 | 11:52 PM
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LEDs use much less energy. They last longer and won't break like neon tubs. LED strips are easy to install, it's just double sided tape and a few wires. LEDs look a lot brighter to me and the also give and even light dispursement...

There is a reason why auto places are starting to stop selling the neon tubs.. The LED strips are better in every category and cost the same (sometimes less)...

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