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 Post subject: running 12v LED's off 24v
Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 10:16 pm 
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Hey guys, about the Patrol again sorry.
Ive plugged in some LED's for the parkers on my MQ, I think the LED's were 12v but cant remember as they were left overs from the EF light going over. They work and dont seem to have caused any issues that I can tell. I have read that most LED's are multi voltage handling, so is it going to be ok or could I cause some serious damage?
Mq is 24v buy the way just to clarify and the t10's that were in it were rated at 24v
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 Post subject: Re: running 12v LED's off 24v
Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2013 12:23 pm 
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Hi,

The LEDS will fail quickly with over-voltage. Worst case you may blow a fuse.

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 Post subject: Re: running 12v LED's off 24v
Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2013 1:43 pm 
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Hi,

The LEDS will fail quickly with over-voltage. Worst case you may blow a fuse.

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They will slowly burn out and gradually get dimmer until they no lonnger glow. Unless your Leds have a power controller connected to them or state they are dual voltage i would be very careful.

 

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 Post subject: Re: running 12v LED's off 24v
Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2013 4:22 pm 
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Cheers guys, this 24v's all new to me. I didnt even realize the globes were 24v, ended up blowing a set of h4's very quickly lol. Removed the t10's now and on the hunt for 24v t10's ( not easy to come by and not cheap in Oz).
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