LED bulb protection

[jeb]

Hi

I'm going to install led lights throughout the boat. Now the question is what is the difference between a transient suppressor and a voltage buck driver ?

[chris w]

Hi

I'm going to install led lights throughout the boat. Now the question is what is the difference between a transient suppressor and a voltage buck driver ?

 

A transient suppressor will prevent (hopefully) any abnormally high voltages reaching your equipment. A buck driver will provide a constant current to your equipment (LEDs in this case).

 

If you purchase LED bulbs which fit into a standard holder (eg: BAY15D) just ensure they have an on-board voltage regulator and you'll be OK. That way the brightness won't vary as the battery/charging voltage varies. Most are like this nowadays and they also have the advantage that they are not voltage polarised, ie: you can put them into the holder either way round.

 

Chris

[jeb]

A transient suppressor will prevent (hopefully) any abnormally high voltages reaching your equipment. A buck driver will provide a constant current to your equipment (LEDs in this case).

 

If you purchase LED bulbs which fit into a standard holder (eg: BAY15D) just ensure they have an on-board voltage regulator and you'll be OK. That way the brightness won't vary as the battery/charging voltage varies. Most are like this nowadays and they also have the advantage that they are not voltage polarised, ie: you can put them into the holder either way round.

 

Chris

 

Thats great Chris , thanks very much.