Are Load Resistors Required When Installing LED Lights on a Trailer
Published 05/15/2012
Question:
Will I need a equalizer module or any other device to add this light to an existing trailer with std. 12 volt bulb lights??
asked by: John
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Expert Reply:
You will not need to add any diodes or other modules to prevent hyperflashing or any other bizarre taillight behavior when you install this Optronics Tail Light # STL78RB on your trailer.
If you were installing LED tail lights on a vehicle and replacing the lights on the turn signal circuit then you would need a load resistor so that the blinkers would function correctly.
expert reply by:
Jameson C
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Optronics LED Trailer Tail Light - Stop, Turn, Tail - Submersible - 10 Diode - Oval - Red Lens
- Trailer Lights
- Tail Lights
- Brake/Tail/Turn
- Oval
- Surface Mount
- Submersible Lights
- LED Light
- 6-1/2L x 2W Inch
- Red
- Optronics
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