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chopit


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Working on the theory that bugs are less attracted to yellow lights

I fitted some LEDs to the outside of our 'van.

White ones are everywhere on Ebay.

Found yellow ones, a 5 mtr roll for less than $30.

Sadly the camera flash diminishes the yellow effect.

But you get the idea.

Just wired them into the 12V light wiring.IMG_0955.JPG A.jpg



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Sooo... the burning question here is, what was the percentage ratio of bug to light?

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and the other burning question is where did you buy them from.

just so we can all enjoy some bug free moon baking

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Very good... Only a test tonight but no bugs...so far.

Wiltronics
www.wiltronics.com.au/catalogue/200252/electronic-components-and-parts/led-strip-light-12vdc-flexible/led-strip-light-flexible-12vdc

Plenty to choose from.
Quick service. Delivered 2 days after payment.


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While on a fishing trip in the NT some years back to bugs were uncountable. We had a weather proof fluro camping light which the bugs loved, in desperation we hung a fluro work shirt , lime green/yellow over the light & no more bugs.

JC



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A pilot I've worked with on the road had a row of sticky white LED's for the back door of his van, and a row of yellow lights to deter the bugs. It's worked so far.
We have a 12 volt shop here in Adelaide. I like that shop. Nearly as good as Bunnings.
Some auto shops have them, and I guess there's always online. Just google LED lights I suppose. Good luck.

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Is this the place you are talking about CG?

http://www.homeof12volt.com.au/



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