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12-18-2007, 02:44 PM
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How do I separate an 1157 bulb?
I know sounds like a weird question, but I'd to know how to separate the glass from the base... I'm going to build my own led taillights and I need the base so I can use the existing sockets...
Thanks in advance! donovan
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12-18-2007, 03:03 PM
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Re: How do I separate an 1157 bulb?
Hammer?
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12-18-2007, 03:24 PM
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Re: How do I separate an 1157 bulb?
I am pretty sure you can buy a base with two leads coming out of it, if you don't want to make your own.
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12-18-2007, 03:28 PM
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Re: How do I separate an 1157 bulb?
u can heat the glue up that holds it to the base and it (SHOULD) come right off
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12-18-2007, 03:59 PM
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Re: How do I separate an 1157 bulb?
Mine always seperate themselfs when Im trying to replace em.
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12-18-2007, 04:05 PM
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Re: How do I separate an 1157 bulb?
 
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12-18-2007, 04:31 PM
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Re: How do I separate an 1157 bulb?
They get pretty darn hot when in use so I don't think heat is the answer, unless you plan to "blow" some new glass globes
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12-18-2007, 05:38 PM
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Re: How do I separate an 1157 bulb?
it works on a house light bulb dont ask how i know this
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12-18-2007, 05:53 PM
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Re: How do I separate an 1157 bulb?
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12-18-2007, 05:59 PM
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Re: How do I separate an 1157 bulb?
I've sprayed a product called Corrosion Block in the sockets before. It usually makes the bulb come apart as well.. not intended.
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12-18-2007, 06:09 PM
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Re: How do I separate an 1157 bulb?
i bought a set of l.e.d. 1157 bulbs. they were only $10 for 2. been in my truck for two years...
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12-18-2007, 08:01 PM
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Re: How do I separate an 1157 bulb?
i would buy an 1157 led already to install
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12-19-2007, 12:54 AM
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its all about the +6 inches
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Re: How do I separate an 1157 bulb?
those LED bulbs completely suck compaired to an LED panel. I would NEVER use those for tail lights. They don't put out enough light to be safe, nor to be DOT certified.
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12-19-2007, 03:39 AM
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Re: How do I separate an 1157 bulb?
Well after seeing the led panel that some other board members have created I wanted a set. And since I have some experience with electronics I made the decision to make my own. I seen how their pigtail was wired up and thought that there may be a way to separate the glass from the base without damaging the base... I guess the hammer method would work, I'll just need to be careful to not damage the base...
Thanks. PS. Has anyone thought of doing an led panel for the dome light? Hadn't seen any postings regarding that idea.
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12-19-2007, 04:27 AM
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Re: How do I separate an 1157 bulb?
http://superbrightleds.com/led_prods.htm
Has the 1157's with up to 30 LED's seems like they ought to be bright enough. Also have the dome lights pre-made. Also sells the base with wiring pigtails, I believe. Poke around a little, I'd say they have anything you'd ever want in an LED product.
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12-19-2007, 08:35 AM
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