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The Defpom
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Check the voltage setting of the internal power supply, it may be set too high, sometimes people turn them right up, as it can give SLIGHTLY more power, at the expense of stressing other components, make sure the power supply is not set any higher than 13.5V, most meter bulbs are meant for 12V, so the higher voltage normally used (13.8V) can cause them to fail sooner.
My suggestion is to install a resistor in series with the bulb, to reduce the voltage it sees, it will make it a little dimmer, but if you can get the voltage down to around 11V on the bulb, it should last MUCH longer.
The value of the resistor will depend on the bulb you use, I suggest trying a few values until you find one that gives about the right voltage to the bulb.
Hope this helps
The Defpom
www.radiomods.co.nz/
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My suggestion is to install a resistor in series with the bulb, to reduce the voltage it sees, it will make it a little dimmer, but if you can get the voltage down to around 11V on the bulb, it should last MUCH longer.
The value of the resistor will depend on the bulb you use, I suggest trying a few values until you find one that gives about the right voltage to the bulb.
Hope this helps
The Defpom
www.radiomods.co.nz/
www.TheDefpom.com
www.s-and-m-software.com</p>
T
The Defpom
Guest
Check the voltage setting of the internal power supply, it may be set too high, sometimes people turn them right up, as it can give SLIGHTLY more power, at the expense of stressing other components, make sure the power supply is not set any higher than 13.5V, most meter bulbs are meant for 12V, so the higher voltage normally used (13.8V) can cause them to fail sooner.
My suggestion is to install a resistor in series with the bulb, to reduce the voltage it sees, it will make it a little dimmer, but if you can get the voltage down to around 11V on the bulb, it should last MUCH longer.
The value of the resistor will depend on the bulb you use, I suggest trying a few values until you find one that gives about the right voltage to the bulb.
Hope this helps
The Defpom
www.radiomods.co.nz/
www.TheDefpom.com
www.s-and-m-software.com</p>
My suggestion is to install a resistor in series with the bulb, to reduce the voltage it sees, it will make it a little dimmer, but if you can get the voltage down to around 11V on the bulb, it should last MUCH longer.
The value of the resistor will depend on the bulb you use, I suggest trying a few values until you find one that gives about the right voltage to the bulb.
Hope this helps
The Defpom
www.radiomods.co.nz/
www.TheDefpom.com
www.s-and-m-software.com</p>