On Sun, 25 Mar 2007 23:04:29 -0400, Joe Bleau
wrote:

I have some LEDs that I would like to use on my boat. They currently
operate on 3 AAA batteries or 4 1/2 volts.

Question: What would happen if I wire them in direct to 12 v? My
understanding is that LEDs have a fairly wide operating voltage range.

Please advise. Thanks.

Joe


They'd die. Google LED.

LED's are restricted as to the amount of current they can stand so a
higher voltage = more current = death. To use with a higher voltage
you will have to (1) use a resister to drop the amperage, or (2)
install a voltage regulator of some sort.

Bruce in Bangkok
(brucepaigeatgmaildotcom)

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