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November 16, 2011, 08:45:47 AM
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Fletch170

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LED Question
« on: November 16, 2011, 08:45:47 AM »
Hey guys, just bought a few small waterproof LED lights for the bow fishboxes.

Are the LED's ok to wire just like normal bulbs? I recall (from building old honda motorcycles) that LED turn signals would not work. Do I need a resistor or something along those lines?

Any help would be appreciated!

Kind Regards,

-Fletch
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November 16, 2011, 09:31:25 AM
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Capt. Bob

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« Reply #1 on: November 16, 2011, 09:31:25 AM »
Here's a start.
viewtopic.php?p=18377#p18377
viewtopic.php?p=22522#p22522

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November 16, 2011, 10:54:57 AM
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John Jones

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« Reply #2 on: November 16, 2011, 10:54:57 AM »
If you bought LEDs rated for 12v you are good to go just like they are.
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November 16, 2011, 12:39:12 PM
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« Reply #3 on: November 16, 2011, 12:39:12 PM »
LEDs do not work for turn signals since they do not draw enough current to trip the flasher.
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November 16, 2011, 01:42:22 PM
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Re: LED Question
« Reply #4 on: November 16, 2011, 01:42:22 PM »
Thank God we don't need turn signals on boats!!  

Marine LEDs, you wire just like a regular incandescent.  The older LEDs used external drivers, now the new stuff has either gotten rid of the need for drivers, or the drivers are built into the light...
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« Reply #5 on: November 16, 2011, 01:58:07 PM »
Quote from: "wingtime"
LEDs do not work for turn signals since they do not draw enough current to trip the flasher.

You just have to buy an electronic flasher to replace the heat operated flasher.

http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/Catal ... 0329947726
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