Re: MR16 LEDs for Landscape Lights

["B Fuhrmann" <b-fuhrmann-usenet@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> "Jeff Volp"  wrote in message
>> That is a good suggestion, but not really feasible for this application.
>> These are standard 12VAC landscape lights that accept a single MR16 bulb.
>> I did choose the "Warm White" versions (3000-3500K).  While the light
>> looks good indoors, it must have a narrow spectrum.  The red crushed rock
>> looks a grayish yellow.  However, the rock wall itself does have its
>> natural color.
>>
>> For sheer brightness, I have been very impressed by the CREE units.


> If they're not too hot (they shouldn't be), you might consider placing a
> glass filter over them.  Gels work fine indoors but they fall apart after
> a rain.
> Regards,
> Robert L Bass

Filters only REMOVE parts of the spectrum.  If the parts of the spectrum to
show the color of the rocks are not there, a filter cannot add it.

Filters are good for full spectrum sources but not for narrow spectrum items
like LEDs.