240 Volts LED Pilot Lamp -- Project 4

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B22 LEDs Lamp Pilots Nightlight 240 Volts Electricity White
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Detailed step by step footage with diagrammes and electrical calculations of how to make these virtually unlimited life pilot or night lights for in your house.

This lamp is designed and rated for 240 Volts and runs at 12 milli Ampères and is constructed from an old B22 lampbase of a defective CFL lamp.
The led layout is up to youe own ideas, as long it fits safely in the fitting.
A great addition for at night, or use it as curiosety lamp to add a bit of character in your house or hallway.

As mains voltages are involved here work with precision and make a tidy job of the lamp.
The resistors run hand warm to the touch and should not be rated at a less power rating as shown in the explanation at the beginning of the video.

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240 Volts LED Pilot Lamp -- Project 4

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  • pilot lamp

    It's a Pro work, really cool. Exactly wath I was looking for ! Thanks a lot.

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  • Love your vids, ...

    Love your vids, keep them coming. Very educational.

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  • Yeah that would be ...

    Yeah that would be a shame wouldn't it...

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  • 1.-- A capacitor ...

    1.-- A capacitor works fine too although powersurges can sometimes pass through the capacitor and destroy the leds.

    2.-- I enjoy working and experimenting with LED's. I use these as night lights at home.

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  • There's also a way ...

    There's also a way to remove a lot of voltage by putting a capacitor between the diode-bridge and the mains, but I'm still puzzled about how that works.

    By the way, are you trying to compensate the large amount of current you use during your experiments by these LED-lamps?

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  • You're welcome

    You're welcome

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