Originally Posted by Deejay
Originally Posted by RichardV6
Do I detect a slight against LED's in general Doug wink not just the worst of Chinese imports thinking
Yes, Well spotted! Each to their own but I am quite happy with the light output on my incandescent lamps. I am not so happy when sitting at traffic lights behind someone with their foot on the brake pedal., almost blinding me! Also, I am not convinced that extra bright lights will keep “white van man” at bay. And now, having watched that video, I am even more alarmed that people are possibly buying potentially dangerous items at a “good price” in the belief that they are increasing safety.
Going back to my grumpy old man cave now!

Well I certainly qualify for the grumpy old man category Doug, but being a Yorkshireman also getting something for nothing is high on my list and that's what LED's provide given their light output and minimal power consumption, not to mention longevity.

If you have ever driven across the Lincolnshire Wolds on the B1225 past Belmont TV mast you will know what I mean about being seen. This is a popular route allowing good progress when traffic minimal. There seems to be a mindset though with a few (but it only takes one) that illuminating sidelights is a waste of time and headlights are not needed until at least lighting up time. In conditions of light mist and/or gathering dusk the difference between seeing those with some lights on and none is chalk and cheese. That's when I vowed to improve the visibility of my car despite it having sidelights on with ignition.