Alpinetech PL8B 8mm 5/16" 120V AC/DC LED Metal Signal Indicator Pilot Dash Light (Blue)

The exterior light by the side entrance door is controlled by a switch in my garage. br>br>Because it's so close to an outlet, I occasionally bump it and the light stays on for however long it takes me to notice it. In the grand scheme of things, it's not a big deal, but it's still an annoyance. I could always move the switch, but that would take too much effort for something that is only mildly annoying. br>br>There are a lot of "pilot light" switches out there, but most of them are either illuminated when off (which isn't useful in this case), don't work well / flicker when used with LEDs, or are heavy duty and cost more than $20 each. I figured, what the heck, I'll order a couple of these for a quarter of the price. br>br>I took the wall plate off, drilled a 5/16 hole in it, and wired it in - maybe 10- In total, it took me 15 minutes. Longevity will be determined over time, but I'm pleased with my initial impressions. Others have complained about how dim the light is - I'm afraid I haven't had the same experience. In direct sunlight, it might be an issue, but the LED is bright enough for my needs. It's a lot more than the photos I've attached imply.

Karter GRIFFITHS

| Nov 10, 2021

This 110v LED was purchased to go with my new 5th wheel toy hauler trailer, which included a generator. With no way to directly monitor the generator's running status from within the truck, I reasoned that if I could see some sort of'status' light from the truck, perhaps in a mirror as I drove down the road, it would give me peace of mind that the generator was still running. I connected it to the end of a lamp cord that I had cut off and plugged it into an outlet near the storage bay's front interior, and it works perfectly. br>br>I put it in the front under skirt, facing forward, where it would be visible under the overhang. Unfortunately, as with most LEDs, it isn't as bright as I had hoped. This is one of those cases where you'd hope for a typical obnoxious bright blue LED that can be seen even in direct sunlight, but that isn't the case here. Fortunately, because I'm under the overhang, it's mostly shaded, but there have been times when it's been extremely difficult to see unless I go under and overpass. In comparison to what I've seen from most LEDs, it's quite dim. However, in some indoor applications, this may be a good thing. We'll see if I need to replace it in the future with something brighter.

- 1 star because it isn't as bright as others and there isn't a luminosity spec in the description.

Eddie Shannon

| Aug 08, 2021

These, I believe, were intended for children aged 12 and up. Based on what others wrote about them burning up when hooked up to 120 v, I recommend using volts instead of 120 volts as their description suggests. They are not bright enough to be seen in daylight when used with 12 volt batteries. Because they were so dim, I assumed they were designed for 24 volts. Returning this item is not feasible due to the cost. Junk - Purchase an alternative.

Tomas Wilkerson

| Feb 10, 2021

  Overall, it's a good product that's simple to set up. I plan to purchase more in the future. depth during the installation The reason for the 4 star rating is that the LED illumination is dim, making it difficult to see if the lights are turned on across the room 25 feet away. I bought a white LED, and installation was simple. The LED comes with red and black wires, with the black wire serving as the hot wire and the red wire serving as the common (white) wire. I added the LED for 120v Power to confirm that my fumes exhaust vent is operating. You'll need to pre-drill a 5/16" hole if you want to mount it in a panel or cover like I did.

Cadence Bowen

| Jun 11, 2021

  For my air compressor, I wanted to add a combination switch and outlet. When the compressor was turned on, I needed a pilot light to light up. When the power is turned off, most pilot switches are designed to light up so that anyone entering the room can find it. I needed to know when the power was on via a light so that when I left my shop, the light would remind me to turn off the switch. Within the circuit, the pilot light is connected in series. This 110-volt pilot, a 20-amp switch/outlet combo, and a stainless steel cover plate that I drilled for the pilot were all purchased. In my video, I demonstrate how to use a double receptacle plate. The switch and pilot light are only connected at the receptacle below the switch. The other duplex receptacle is always hot. This pilot is secured in place with a metal thread and nut system. Many of them are made of plastic and fit together with a snap. That's a big no for me.

Stetson Conley

| Jun 14, 2021

This is what I have in my camper. It has a light for when you're using your hot water heater's propane side. br>However, there is no indication that you are using the 120 volt side of the hot water heater; there is only a light switch to turn it on. br>br>So I connected mine to the hot water heater's hot wire, and now I have a nice indicator to tell me if I'm using the 120 volt side of it.

Charles Lowe

| Oct 31, 2021

This LED lamp is quite good. It was a replacement for a lamp I bought from a local electronics store that was too dim to see in daylight, despite being partially shaded. This lamp is also big enough to be seen from a reasonable distance.

Axton Drake

| Oct 09, 2021

Simple installation: connect the red wire to the 120v hot (black in my case) and the black wire to the neutral (white in my case). br>br>I used this with a waterproof junction box to show when a 110v solenoid valve was opened, watering my garden. With the connectors in a waterproof, sealed box, this can be used outside without issue.

Caroline Pineda

| Dec 11, 2021