I would like to use some 12v .5w LED replacement globes in a 24v lighting circuit. Each unit has 6 LED's and they are designed to plug in to a 12 downlight system. (2 pins). They replace small incandescent units.
I know this is a naive question but if I put two 12v .5w in series would there be enough resistance to cope with the 24v?
I'm guessing not, but since I have a Solar 24v system it would be nice to find some way to use these 12v units. I have an inverter to use 240v stuff and also acquired a transformer to step down from 24v to 14v if needs be. So far I have not really used the last and if I did so it would be rather inefficient, hence my interest in using the readily available 12v LED units to reduce power consumption. Any suggestions would be gratefully received.
I know this is a naive question but if I put two 12v .5w in series would there be enough resistance to cope with the 24v?
I'm guessing not, but since I have a Solar 24v system it would be nice to find some way to use these 12v units. I have an inverter to use 240v stuff and also acquired a transformer to step down from 24v to 14v if needs be. So far I have not really used the last and if I did so it would be rather inefficient, hence my interest in using the readily available 12v LED units to reduce power consumption. Any suggestions would be gratefully received.