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Whelen Linear8 LED ballast
Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2006 8:07 pm
by mottyk
Does anybody know if it is possible to use the linear8 leds without using the CSL2 or CSL4 ballast? I took these out of a friends car from the mirror beams but I did not know that it had a ballast, and I would like to avoid the expense if possible.
Thanks,
Mottyk
Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2006 8:55 pm
by tvsjr
If the LEDs require a ballast, they require a ballast.
If they don't require a ballast (they're passive), then you don't need to use a ballast.
Make sense?
Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2006 9:18 pm
by Pj
Last time I looked, the LED power supplies new were fairly inexpensive. "Active" LED's require a ballast (LED voltage isn't 12vDC), "Passive" LED's require an electronic flasher - 12vDC.
Active LEDs are typically the 1st generation "Linear" style LED's. The 5MM and TIR3/6 LEDs will work with normal electronic flashers or 12vDC. Everything has been "passive" for at least two years now (generally speaking).
Posted: Thu Jun 15, 2006 3:29 am
by mottyk
thanks guys. it seems that they are active and need a ballast.
Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2006 5:29 am
by mottyk
Just one more thing, I've been searching the net and I can't find a place to buy the ballast. can any one direct me?
Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2006 8:10 am
by SafetyLighting
you need the Whelen CSL2A, let me know if you have trouble locating one.
Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2006 9:24 pm
by mottyk
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Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2006 8:24 am
by mottyk
SafetyLighting,
Any word on a ballast?
Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2006 1:08 pm
by SafetyLighting
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