Optronics LED Backup Light for Trucks or Trailers - Submersible - 36 Diodes - Oval - Clear Lens
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Optronics LED Backup Light for Trucks or Trailers - Submersible - 36 Diodes - Oval - Clear Lens
Item # BUL52CB
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Optronics Trailer Lights - BUL52CB
- Tail Lights
- Oval
- LED Light
- White
- 6-1/2L x 2-5/16W Inch
- Recessed Mount
- Backup
- Submersible Lights
- Optronics
6-1/2" x 2-5/16" Oval. Waterproof, LED trailer light is certified for backup light function in a 2-lamp system when a pair of lights is installed. Durable polycarbonate housing and lens. Recessed mount with grommet. Accepts 2-prong plug.
Features:
- Oval backup light for trailers and utility trucks
- Certified for backup light function when installed as a pair in a 2-lamp system (second light sold separately)
- High diode count creates a strong light pattern
- Sonically sealed, waterproof housing and lens unit is submersible
- LEDs make great replacements for incandescent lights
- Last 50 times longer
- More efficient - provide brighter light with less power output
- No bulbs to replace - no brittle filaments
- Durable polycarbonate housing and lens
- Clear lens over white LEDs
- Compatible with 12V DC systems
- Recessed mount with grommet (A70GB - sold separately)
- Accepts industry-standard, 2-prong plug (A49PB or A45CB - sold separately)
- DOT compliant
- Meets FMVSS 108 requirements in any 360-degree position
Specs:
- Dimensions: 6-1/2" long x 2-5/16" tall x 1-13/16" thick
- Diodes: 36
- Power draw at 12.8V: 0.125 amps
- Lifetime warranty on LEDs
Sonically Sealed, Waterproof Trailer Light
The waterproof construction of this light makes it ideal for use on trailers that may be submerged, like a boat trailer. The housing and lens are sonically sealed together to create a single unit, which means that water will not get into the light and damage the diodes or circuit board.
BUL52CB Optronics High Count LED Backup Light for Utility Trucks or Trailers - Submersible - 36 Diodes - Oval - Clear Lens
Alternate part number: BUL-52CB
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Customer Satisfaction Score:
98% were satisfied with this product
2% of customers were not satisfied
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Customer Reviews
Optronics LED Backup Light for Trucks or Trailers - Submersible - 36 Diodes - Oval - Clear Lens - BUL52CB
Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars (26 Customer Reviews)
6-1/2" x 2-5/16" Oval. Waterproof, LED trailer light is certified for backup light function in a 2-lamp system when a pair of lights is installed. Durable polycarbonate housing and lens. Recessed mount with grommet. Accepts 2-prong plug.by: Peter K.05/21/2013
Very disappointed in the brightness, especially considering the price. I replaced my older incandescent backup light on one side only to compare. The old light lit up the area behind the trailer MUCH better than the LED light. The LED light is much more directional and the old light more like a flood light. If I got down on at eye level with the lights the LED light appeared to be only slightly brighter. The incandescent of course had a much warmer glow but it lit up the back of the garage much better than the LED. I installed the backup lights a couple years because I wanted an assist light when backing the boat in the dark. I'll keep these ONLY because I want to match the LED tail lights that I just installed. I am much happier with those so will keep both (STL22RB). Bottom line, at roughly $40 a piece I expected much better when compared to the incandescent lights they replaced. Definitely NOT worth the money in my opinion.
by: Bruce04/21/2013
Used for backup lights on horse trailer and hoped they would double as loading/staging lights. Adequate for backup only. Expected more from that many diodes at that price. Well-made product that should update to easily available higher performance diodes.
Patrick B.
4/22/2013
Remember, DOT regulates how bright a back up light can be. Since Optronics builds this as a back up light, it will not be any brighter than reverse lights are allowed to be under DOT regulations.
by: Thomas 09/13/2023
Worked great and had them in their spot in ten minutes
by: Dennis01/08/2017
I am extremely happy with the replacement LED light I received so I can replace my old incandescent fixture!
Dennis
1/14/2018
The light were just what I was looking for, bright, clean looking and good price.
by: THALL09/19/2012
The boat ramp I use has no lighting and I was hoping these LED backup lights would be bright enough to show me the way. The light from them is diffused quite a bit and not as directional as I had hoped.
They are still brighter than the ones I had before. I then bought some reflective cones to put on the edges of the ramp and they light up real well and can be seen from quite a ways away.
by: ConnerCattleCompany01/22/2014
Great set of reverse lights. Shipped within two hours of ordering. Great customer service.
Connercattlecompany
1/24/2015
I have these lights wired to a toggle switch and they still work fine. I would not mind if they were brighter, but they still light up my flatbed well enough that I can hook up a gooseneck trailer in the dark. I have ordered other products from etrailer and the customer service is still great.
by: Michael P.03/27/2013
Ordered and received items fast. Installed as backup lighting on my boat trailer. Connecting was easy and lights work great.
by: Jester12/16/2016
works swell as a backup light on my parent's Polaris ranger.
by: Paul C.10/19/2011
Product has replaced the old single bulb...nice and bright in the dark...if your current gasket is in good shape and still flexible it is an easy in and out replacement with a small screwdriver...
by: Tom12/03/2017
Great replacement for my halogen that kept burning out with this sealed light.
by: Jim P.02/24/2015
Disappointed there is no Template and no instructions on line or with the items.
by: Gary C07/07/2014
Need exact hole size to cut. Trial and fit took forever. Have not had a chance to try it out backing up my dark driveway.
by: Charles05/14/2011
Product was as described,shipped quickly. Functioned well after
I installed them.
by: Jim A09/19/2016
Real clean Look
by: David B. 08/14/2016
Bright!
by: Dave S04/12/2012
Makes a great backup light for my Jeep project. Can't wait to see how well it works at night in the woods.
by: John J.05/31/2016
Great product.
by: Susan03/06/2013
Great people , products , fast shipping Thanks again we'll be back
by: Tyler H02/24/2011
Good product!! Very happy with installation on a 2004 dodge 2500 with cummins Diesel. They worked and looked great!!!
by: David10/07/2014
Very Bright Lights....
by: Matt02/06/2011
VERY Bright... exactly what I was looking for. Thank you.
by: Irvin 05/10/2023
by: Chris 03/22/2021
by: Gregory 12/23/2022
by: Jonathan A.11/15/2012
just what i was looking for.
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Patrick B.
5/24/2013
We have noticed the same. These 36 diode versions are using much older LED technology and have less light output than some of the newer 10 diode models. Part BUL10CB will provide much more light output than this unit, and it even costs less.These older LEDs offered a reduced amperage consumption, but not a brightness increase over their incandescent counterparts. Newer LED technology consumes less and outputs more than the incandescent equivalents.