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Posted by buickanddeere on June 20, 2007 at 09:05:09 from (216.183.132.114):
In Reply to: Re: depends on the appplication most can be improved some posted by souNdguy on June 20, 2007 at 07:50:26:
Even higher current when initially switched on until the filament becomes incandescent and resistance increases to allow rated current. On the order of 10 times rated current for 100-200 ms Rated lamp voltage, electrical system voltage and voltage drop in conductors will somewhat slant the wattages, current and degrees Kelvin. I had a senior’s moment last night and missed posting the source for a LED conversions. The lumens of a 35W incandescent with only 2.7W power consumption. No heat to speak of that could melt plastic or discolor paint. The LED’s could in some instances be a cost effective option to provide more light without electrical system upgrades. LED's even allow “high output” dual headlights and a tail lamp on even a very old and modest powered electrical system. http://www.ledtronics.com/markets/auto_index.htm
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