I recently replaced the interior light bulbs in my car with led lights. When the interior lights are off the LEDs glow dimly due to a slight current leak in the interior light circuit. Im wondering if there is anything I can do to drain the excess current safely and keep the LEDs from glowing? Thanks.
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Originally posted by john3455 View PostI recently replaced the interior light bulbs in my car with led lights. When the interior lights are off the LEDs glow dimly due to a slight current leak in the interior light circuit. Im wondering if there is anything I can do to drain the excess current safely and keep the LEDs from glowing? Thanks.
You should also track down the source of the leakage, eventually, it will drain the battery.Powerfab top of pole PV mount (2) | Listeroid 6/1 w/st5 gen head | XW6048 inverter/chgr | Iota 48V/15A charger | Morningstar 60A MPPT | 48V, 800A NiFe Battery (in series)| 15, Evergreen 205w "12V" PV array on pole | Midnight ePanel | Grundfos 10 SO5-9 with 3 wire Franklin Electric motor (1/2hp 240V 1ph ) on a timer for 3 hr noontime run - Runs off PV ||
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Originally posted by Mike90250 View PostYou should also track down the source of the leakage, eventually, it will drain the battery.
What I do not understand is switching from the manufacture incadescent to LED. Power conservation is not an issue in a vehicle as it will not save 1 drop of gasoline or extend the battery capacity. The power level is just insignificant.MSEE, PEComment
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Originally posted by Sunking View Post....What I do not understand is switching from the manufacture incadescent to LED. Power conservation is not an issue in a vehicle ....Powerfab top of pole PV mount (2) | Listeroid 6/1 w/st5 gen head | XW6048 inverter/chgr | Iota 48V/15A charger | Morningstar 60A MPPT | 48V, 800A NiFe Battery (in series)| 15, Evergreen 205w "12V" PV array on pole | Midnight ePanel | Grundfos 10 SO5-9 with 3 wire Franklin Electric motor (1/2hp 240V 1ph ) on a timer for 3 hr noontime run - Runs off PV ||
|| Midnight Classic 200 | 10, Evergreen 200w in a 160VOC array ||
|| VEC1093 12V Charger | Maha C401 aa/aaa Charger | SureSine | Sunsaver MPPT 15A
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gen: http://tinyurl.com/LMR-ListerComment
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Mike has raised some very valid points. Taxis now replace the interior dome lights with LEDs for the reason Mike said the plastic burns a hole initself if left on for an hour or more .I have seen cars camping with flat batteries because doors and boot lid left open all day. LEDS reduce or in most cases eliminate that problem.
I dont think anyone ever does it to try save fuel..
I have replaced all interior lamps in my 2 vehicles with LEDs. and the tail lights and number plate light and parking lights.. Most likely never have to replace any of them again..
Sunking you are wrong on this one..The power level is just insignificant
And you would be aware many vehicles are using LEDs for almost all lights now.Comment
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We are talking about the 4 to 10 watt dome lights and replacing them with 2 to 4 watt LED Dome Lights right?MSEE, PEComment
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Yes ..they are like the ones in your link but they are not 2 or 4 watt. they draw 85ma at 12.8v =1w... just measured mine. 3 LEDs and you can put your finger on them after on for 30 mins. try that with a regular incandesant festoon bulbComment
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John the LED lamps I linked to are 1 watt per LED, so if there are 3 of them in the capsule is 3 watts. You are right each LED draws 85 ma @ 12 volts, but the capsules hold 2 to 4 LED'sMSEE, PEComment
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Sunking MabE I didnt put it clear enough the one in my vehicle as measured COMPLETE draws 85ma. that is it draws 85ma for all the LEDs in total. That is why I said "like the ones you showed in your link" , but if they are drawing 2 to 4 w then they are drawing a lot more than the ones on sale here in most auto parts stores. mine is 3 LED (90ma claimed) many are 2 LED (60ma claimed )only. but despite its low draw the light output to the eye is whiter and brighter than the original incandesant bulb. same for the ones used in the boot/trunk and parking lights.Comment
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