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  1. Swamp Donkey

    Replacing incandescent bulbs with LED's

    I don't have the factory marker lights to look at anymore so I can't verify the size. If it is a smaller bulb than an 1156 then (9) 5050 LEDs is probably going to be about your limit to allow for heat dissipation, although I think that will be overkill. Incandescent bulb numbers tell you a...
  2. Swamp Donkey

    Replacing incandescent bulbs with LED's

    Most LEDs lights, assemblies and bulbs, are still voltage specific. Multi-volt is becoming more common but LEDs in the civilian world are still mainly 12V. If you run an LED light at 24V that was only designed for 12V it won't last long. Case in point below: When I first decided to upgrade...
  3. Swamp Donkey

    Replacing incandescent bulbs with LED's

    Make sure they are 24V. Look at which way the LEDs face and the orientation of your bulb in the fixture. A bunch of side facing LEDs where you need forward facing is going to give poor results, for example. Just remember LEDs are very directional, so pick a bulb based on your needs. Don't get...
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