AUSMHLY
Obi Wan
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Hello all,
OK, I'm not the brightest bulb in the pack.
I can't seem to find the thread here about replacing the 12v 2.2 watt light bulb used to light up the gauge lights. (I'm assuming that is the correct bulb. For that is what is in there now).
I understand others have looked into this and mentioned using an led type of bulb. I have found some led bulbs that have the E10 base, but there aren't many out there.
Was there ever a discussion here on BCF about this? If so, where the heck is that thread?
I have found an E10 bulb, 8 watts that will fit. It is a incandescent type like the original. That should light the gauge much better. Question is, is it safe? Most likely will get hotter and what about current draw?
I'm hoping some engineer type person here, will say the E10 8 watt screw bulb will be fine. Unscrew the 2.2 watt, replace with the 8 watt. Now that's just too easy for a Healey project.
The LED bulbs don't get hot and use less power. But they do not reflect light 360 like the incandescent bulb.
The gauge needs light that fills up the cylinder, not a beam forward like most LED do.
Looking forward to your replies.
Cheers, Roger
OK, I'm not the brightest bulb in the pack.
I can't seem to find the thread here about replacing the 12v 2.2 watt light bulb used to light up the gauge lights. (I'm assuming that is the correct bulb. For that is what is in there now).
I understand others have looked into this and mentioned using an led type of bulb. I have found some led bulbs that have the E10 base, but there aren't many out there.
Was there ever a discussion here on BCF about this? If so, where the heck is that thread?
I have found an E10 bulb, 8 watts that will fit. It is a incandescent type like the original. That should light the gauge much better. Question is, is it safe? Most likely will get hotter and what about current draw?
I'm hoping some engineer type person here, will say the E10 8 watt screw bulb will be fine. Unscrew the 2.2 watt, replace with the 8 watt. Now that's just too easy for a Healey project.
The LED bulbs don't get hot and use less power. But they do not reflect light 360 like the incandescent bulb.
The gauge needs light that fills up the cylinder, not a beam forward like most LED do.
Looking forward to your replies.
Cheers, Roger