Side pin 12v led bulbs
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edina
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These look similar Gordon, lots of variations
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Just a word of caution if I may. These can vary massively in quality, they are obviously set up and built for 12V operation BUT when plugged into EHU and charging the battery voltage can go up to maybe 14.6V and if the bulbs arent designed properly this can cause them to overheat. Good ones have their own current regulator built in but the unregulated ones dont and tend to be cheaper BUT not necessarily so, I've bought some in the past and they got so hot when on EHU that they started to smoke and the LEDs unsoldered themselves!
Since using those I've noticed that there a newer breed that are listed as working on any voltage between 10 and 30 volts so these must have their own regulator built in, I've never used them but I think these would be a safer bet.
Here's an ebay search that includes the 10-30V in the search terms. Dont forget 3W of LED equals about 30-40W of incandescent.
Since using those I've noticed that there a newer breed that are listed as working on any voltage between 10 and 30 volts so these must have their own regulator built in, I've never used them but I think these would be a safer bet.
Here's an ebay search that includes the 10-30V in the search terms. Dont forget 3W of LED equals about 30-40W of incandescent.
Side Pin Caravan Led 10-30V for sale | eBay
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I have always looked for the 10-30V variety. Some LED type lights can operate at a high temperature. Plus, when they run hot, the current increases so you get no gain in saving energy. COB LEDs are the wost offenders and are downright dangeous. I bought some from China for my big light fittings and had to put a voltage reducer inline with them as they were very hot.