2510, Bulb burns out!!!

[15minigrass]

I just installed a used wheat lamp its really bright. I didn't use the other white wire for ground but soldered the ground end to an existing can on the board. but 2 days later, poof, Not working. Im thinking if I should add a resistor inline. I tried one time adding resistor inline for 12vlt applications and it heated up.

Help!!!!

 

[2RT307]

I'd put an LED in there James. They run nice and cool and last forever.

73,
RT307

 

[Robb]

I just installed a used wheat lamp its really bright. I didn't use the other white wire for ground but soldered the ground end to an existing can on the board. but 2 days later, poof, Not working. Im thinking if I should add a resistor inline. I tried one time adding resistor inline for 12vlt applications and it heated up.

Help!!!!

Not sure about the 2510; but I know that Cobra/Uniden radios go through a resistor so that it tones down the bulb strength. In fact, I did what you did awhile back and put the bulb getting direct 13.8v into a Cobra meter. Melted that meter within two days and had to replace it!
lol!
Live and learn.

I would go back into the radio and find out where the "+" wire for the original bulb was soldered - and attach it there.
Before you melt the meter like I did . . .

 

[15minigrass]

Not sure about the 2510; but I know that Cobra/Uniden radios go through a resistor so that it tones down the bulb strength. In fact, I did what you did awhile back and put the bulb getting direct 13.8v into a Cobra meter. Melted that meter within two days and had to replace it!
lol!
Live and learn.

I would go back into the radio and find out where the "+" wire for the original bulb was soldered - and attach it there.
Before you melt the meter like I did . . .

I dont think its the heat that killed it, I think the extra voltage is the prob. Even if I install an LED, Id still need a resistor in line thou.

Thanx for the info guys.

 

[binrat]

Look around for the LED's that have the resistor already there for 12volt.

 

[mackmobile43]

Try a 33 ohm resistor on the positive lead of that wheat lamp.

 

[15minigrass]

OK, thanx guys. Will keep ya posted. Looked so good to see the meter lit up, then this morning, kaput!!!

Will look around. Aloha james.