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pbj:
Would have been easier to test it out yourself rather than run to the computer and start this thread.

MaxAsh:

--- Quote from: Ken Layton on August 13, 2014, 01:58:39 pm ---Incandescent bulbs don't care about ac or dc.

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Thanks Ken. I'll splice them into a 12V off the PC power supply and give it a try.


--- Quote from: pbj on August 13, 2014, 02:10:13 pm ---Would have been easier to test it out yourself rather than run to the computer and start this thread.

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Actually no, it wouldn't in this case. I don't have access to my friend's home at the moment, and he's away. I was working on ordering some pieces and parts for his project (including replacement bulbs), and this thought crossed my mind. All of the existing bulbs are dead, so before ordering new ones I thought I would find out if it was worthwhile. My major concern was some sort of unexpected blowback on the power supply. I did some searching, found some conflicting answers, and turned to the community. As always, they were helpful and quick with a response, for which I'm thankful.
dkersten:
I imagine if you have 14 v ac, you have like 8 bulbs in series?  I would bet that 8 14v bulbs in series will barely light off 12v, they will get like less than 2v each.. I would think you would want to rewire them in parallel and they will probably light up great with 12v.. And if they are too bright all parallel, then do half parallel and series the two halves to get 6v to each.. they will dim down quite a bit..
MaxAsh:

--- Quote from: dkersten on August 13, 2014, 04:43:10 pm ---I imagine if you have 14 v ac, you have like 8 bulbs in series?  I would bet that 8 14v bulbs in series will barely light off 12v, they will get like less than 2v each.. I would think you would want to rewire them in parallel and they will probably light up great with 12v.. And if they are too bright all parallel, then do half parallel and series the two halves to get 6v to each.. they will dim down quite a bit..

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You're probably right, I'll check that, thank you!
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