Quick C5 question.........
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You’ll want to find one with the little loops, like this: LINK
They often seem to come in packs of 2 or 10.
You can get LED versions (you’ll want a twisted loop then, else the light faces the wrong direction), but there was something about them not shutting off when the hood closes, iirc. I’m sure someone else can confirm or correct me on that!
They often seem to come in packs of 2 or 10.
You can get LED versions (you’ll want a twisted loop then, else the light faces the wrong direction), but there was something about them not shutting off when the hood closes, iirc. I’m sure someone else can confirm or correct me on that!
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Wasn't there something about needing to be careful when fitting the bulb because if done incorrectly you can short something out? Seem to remember seeing it on a video a few months back but can't find it now!
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I think they have a polarity. If they don’t, flip it over thing.
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you can also get a twisted festoon LED that'll fit in there. i have one and it's pretty bright
https://www.ebay.com/itm/28305271306...3ABFBMjPrJ0_Nh
https://www.ebay.com/itm/28305271306...3ABFBMjPrJ0_Nh
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You’ll want to find one with the little loops, like this: LINK
They often seem to come in packs of 2 or 10.
You can get LED versions (you’ll want a twisted loop then, else the light faces the wrong direction), but there was something about them not shutting off when the hood closes, iirc. I’m sure someone else can confirm or correct me on that!
They often seem to come in packs of 2 or 10.
You can get LED versions (you’ll want a twisted loop then, else the light faces the wrong direction), but there was something about them not shutting off when the hood closes, iirc. I’m sure someone else can confirm or correct me on that!
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My led doesn’t shut off when the hood is up. It goes into lower intensity after a while, but not completely off. It shuts off fine when the hood is closed.