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mjdunn · 04-10-2016, 02:50 PM

I just purchased turn signal lights with 12 volt bulbs. I hooked them up and they worked. Will they continue to work? If so, will there be any harm. Should I take them out and get 6 volt bulbs?

V8COOPMAN · 04-10-2016, 02:56 PM

You won't hurt 12v bulbs in a 6v system, but they almost always end-up being far too dim to be seen safely. You sure about what you have? DD

lfson · 04-10-2016, 02:58 PM

No harm for the equipment but sertainly for your safety. 6V bulbs will light up much brighter than the 12V bulbs. Drive safely.

JSeery · 04-10-2016, 02:59 PM

I agree, hard to believe they are that bright!

flatheadfan · 04-10-2016, 03:08 PM

I agree with V8 Coopman. From my experience they will work and not hurt anything BUT they are very dim.

Tom

mjdunn · 04-10-2016, 03:15 PM

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Thanks guys. They seemed plenty bright, but that was inside the garage. I will check it outside.

04-10-2016, 02:50 PM	#1
mjdunn Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Dry Ridge, KY Posts: 107	12 volt bulbs on 6 volt system? I just purchased turn signal lights with 12 volt bulbs. I hooked them up and they worked. Will they continue to work? If so, will there be any harm. Should I take them out and get 6 volt bulbs?

04-10-2016, 02:56 PM	#2
V8COOPMAN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Shore of LAKE HOUSTON Posts: 11,107	Re: 12 volt bulbs on 6 volt system? You won't hurt 12v bulbs in a 6v system, but they almost always end-up being far too dim to be seen safely. You sure about what you have? DD __________________ *Click Links Below* __ ▼ *'35-'36 W/8BA & MECHANICAL FAN* *T5 W/TORQUE TUBE*

04-10-2016, 02:58 PM	#3
lfson Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 41	Re: 12 volt bulbs on 6 volt system? No harm for the equipment but sertainly for your safety. 6V bulbs will light up much brighter than the 12V bulbs. Drive safely.

04-10-2016, 02:59 PM	#4
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: 12 volt bulbs on 6 volt system? I agree, hard to believe they are that bright!

04-10-2016, 03:08 PM	#5
flatheadfan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: West Michigan Posts: 1,218	Re: 12 volt bulbs on 6 volt system? I agree with V8 Coopman. From my experience they will work and not hurt anything BUT they are very dim. Tom

04-10-2016, 03:15 PM	#6
mjdunn Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Dry Ridge, KY Posts: 107	Re: 12 volt bulbs on 6 volt system? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks guys. They seemed plenty bright, but that was inside the garage. I will check it outside.