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As I've posted before, the newer, smaller Surface Mount LEDS are excellent for structure lighting because of their "top hat" shape. They diffuse light much better than the traditionally shaped LEDs which are very focused. Yellow is a good choice for home lighting. Mounted from a ceiling location, they provide plenty of light for a room. <br /> <br />They're readily available from sources like Digikey and Mouser. LC-LED.com's bright white SMD is great for mimicing flouresent lighting in businesses. <br /> <br />Each manufacturer's "yellow" tends to be slightly different, so mixing brands within a house looks pretty good. <br /> <br />The only drawback is that you have to solder the wires to the very small rectangles on the back of the LED. The first couple of attempts can be daunting, but it gets easier with practice. <br /> <br />Mike Tennent
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