Small 12v bulb for Shift Light

richardk · Post by **richardk** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 8:54 pm

Hi all

Is it possible to use a small bulb like this one http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DURITE-DASH-BOARD ... dZViewItem instead of a led, I already have a spare one so wouldn't have to buy an led version but just dont want to damage my megajolt.

Thanks in advance

Regards

Rich

Post by **brentp** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 9:39 pm

Hi Rich,
The MJLJ outputs can handle up to 500 mA each. The bulb in the link you posted is rated at 1.2W, so 1.2W / 12v = 0.1 A (100 mA) . So you should be OK!

More info here: http://www.autosportlabs.net/MJLJ_V3_ve ... hift_Light

Hope this helps,

david jenkins · Post by **david jenkins** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 10:54 am

Just make sure it's bright enough - when the light comes on you'll be charging down the road and (hopefully) looking ahead, so you'll need something bright to attract your attention!

I used a 'hyper-bright' LED, which cost me around £1 ($2 ?) including a mount and resistor.

richardk · Post by **richardk** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 12:53 pm

Thanks gentlemen. Will put it on and see how bright it is then.

Best wishes

Rich