LED Replacement Question
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LED Replacement Question
When switching to LEDs why is it suggested to replace clear bulbs with red when the lens are already red?
Bulbs have always been clear with colored lens. Accept natural amber bulbs that were used with clear lens.
Bulbs have always been clear with colored lens. Accept natural amber bulbs that were used with clear lens.
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There are many factors involved and you might be fine with the look of a clear LED. I personally would use red if you can get it.
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Last edited by ZIOGEO; Jan 24, 2025 at 11:13 AM.
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A red LED emits photons in the red wavelength range. A "white" LED is actually a blue LED with a yellow phosphor.
If you want to emit red photons, and shine them through a red lens (which will absorb non-red photons), a red LED is more efficient. Either will work, but a red LED will likely be brighter to the eye.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...s-learned.html
If you want to emit red photons, and shine them through a red lens (which will absorb non-red photons), a red LED is more efficient. Either will work, but a red LED will likely be brighter to the eye.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...s-learned.html
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It would replace the flasher located on the passenger side above the kick panel. My 73 still had the OE flasher, a little blue can with two spade lugs. The electronic flasher I used is an adjustable (meaning the rate at which the directional lamps blink on/off is variable). I think I bought it from Superbright but you can prob get them from almost anywhere.