Can LED Brake and Turn Signal Lights Replace Incandescent Lights on an Old Trailer
Updated 09/18/2013 | Published 09/16/2013
Question:
can i use LED lights in place of incandescent for brake and turn indicator on older trailer? will this require any thing special?
asked by: Rich
Expert Reply:
Yes, you can use LED light in place of incandescent lights for brake and turn indicators on your trailer however, you will want to replace them all for continuity sake.
Although both LED and incandescent lights work off of 12 volts, the incandescent lights pull more amperage and may burn the LED lights out prematurely if you mix LED and incandescent lights.
I have attached a brief video review of the Optronics Oval LED Light # STL78RB that you referenced.
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Optronics LED Trailer Tail Light - Stop, Turn, Tail - Submersible - 10 Diode - Oval - Red Lens
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- Tail Lights
- Stop
- Tail
- Turn
- Oval
- Surface Mount
- Submersible Lights
- LED Light
- 6-1/2L x 2W Inch
- Red
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