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flatheadfan · 12-24-2015, 10:11 AM

I have a small 12 volt dash light (2 cp). If I run 6 volts into into it, the bulb gets dimmer but doesn't die. Other than that does the longevity of the bulb also diminish?

Thanks

Tom

V8COOPMAN · 12-24-2015, 10:32 AM

It'll probably illuminate forever. Bulbs don't like HIGHER voltages than they're rated for. DD

G.M. · 12-24-2015, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by V8COOPMAN

It'll probably illuminate forever. Bulbs don't like HIGHER voltages than they're rated for. DD

See if you can replace it with a 6 volt bulb. If not as stated
above it will last forever. G.M.

12-24-2015, 10:11 AM	#1
flatheadfan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: West Michigan Posts: 1,218	Electrical question I have a small 12 volt dash light (2 cp). If I run 6 volts into into it, the bulb gets dimmer but doesn't die. Other than that does the longevity of the bulb also diminish? Thanks Tom

12-24-2015, 10:32 AM	#2
V8COOPMAN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Shore of LAKE HOUSTON Posts: 11,113	Re: Electrical question It'll probably illuminate forever. Bulbs don't like HIGHER voltages than they're rated for. DD __________________ *Click Links Below* __ ▼ *'35-'36 W/8BA & MECHANICAL FAN* *T5 W/TORQUE TUBE*