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I just won a set of LED side markers at a Merkur event, and I plan to install them on my 'tour... I was wondering if anyone else has used these, and if anyone has any special tips for installing them that differ from the advice in the FAQ and what has been posted in the past? (ie: 2 50 ohm/10 w resisters and a 15V diode to get 2 function lights)
These are silver backed clear ovals with 7 clear LEDs in them that light up orange, neat product... Made by New Era (?) I was hoping they were the Hella ones with 3 LEDs and a black background when I won them, but these look almost as good.
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I did the exact same thing, with the Hellas that you are talking about. No different than the FAQ, though I advise you to wire them to blink only...
Check out my webpage, you'll find a picture of it somewhere in there...
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Originally posted by Milan007:
I did the exact same thing, with the Hellas that you are talking about. No different than the FAQ, though I advise you to wire them to blink only...
What's the reason for doing them blink only? If I do it "blink only" then I don't really need to worry about the resistors and diode then do I?
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You are on the money! In addition to this, having them on at all times will make your car look like a ricemobile, or a semi-Truck trailer, whatever is worse. Just make them blink man, it is easier and better looking... 
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Originally posted by Milan007: You are on the money! In addition to this, having them on at all times will make your car look like a ricemobile, or a semi-Truck trailer, whatever is worse. Just make them blink man, it is easier and better looking... It is also illegal in most states for them to be constantly illuminated.
Dan Parmelee
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Originally posted by Milan007: You are on the money! In addition to this, having them on at all times will make your car look like a ricemobile, or a semi-Truck trailer, whatever is worse. Just make them blink man, it is easier and better looking...
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"It is also illegal in most states for them to be constantly illuminated."
Don't really know where you're getting info on that. Not true. Some states the law is hazy but they mostly refer to color.
Most LED lights will not accomodate the wiring setup that Louis and I did. The reason is that an LED is a diode that needs to have a certain voltage to be lit. Some of the newer LEDs being used on some of the tractor trailer beds are dual operation where they cost more money. I'm betting yours will only operate on 12v. If you lower the voltage they probably won't work. They more than likely definitely won't be dim like you can do with an incandescent bulb. Chris Hightower and I have worked with these things for a while but he may know something I don't.
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John
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