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Stephen K:
The headlights on this loco are a simple hole in the plastic shell that the 1.5 volt grain of rice light bulb fits into. If I were to replace these with proper 12 volt grain of rice bulbs (instead of LED option) would they be too hot for the plastic? Melting situation?
Alan:
--- Quote from: Stephen K on March 30, 2020, 02:56:44 PM ---The headlights on this loco are a simple hole in the plastic shell that the 1.5 volt grain of rice light bulb fits into. If I were to replace these with proper 12 volt grain of rice bulbs (instead of LED option) would they be too hot for the plastic? Melting situation?
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No, assuming the bulb is the same brightness. Voltage does not matter. The brightness of an incandescent bulb is indicative of its heat. Same brightness = same heat.
faithie999:
--- Quote from: Stephen K on March 30, 2020, 02:56:44 PM ---The headlights on this loco are a simple hole in the plastic shell that the 1.5 volt grain of rice light bulb fits into. If I were to replace these with proper 12 volt grain of rice bulbs (instead of LED option) would they be too hot for the plastic? Melting situation?
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the LED's I sent you have a fairly small diameter, perhaps too small for the hole in the shells you have. however, there are LED's which are about the same dimension as grain of rice incandescents that you can find on ebay.
Stephen K:
Just wanted to let you all know that I now have both of my first Rail Pro locomotives up and operating! Thank you all for your generous assistance. The new sugar cubes I installed sound great while the ones that were existing in one loco do not. I will be replacing them before long. At least now I know what I'm up against. THANKS TONS, IT'S VERY MUCH APPRECIATED! Now I need to start construction on my layout. Finally got the room pretty well cleared out so I can bring home some lumber pretty soon. :)
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