I have tried two different 230v LEDs in my amp build and both have only lasted a few seconds. Either they've both been poor quality/faulty or I'm getting a bit of a surge on the voltage.
Is there anything I can do to protect the LED? This is from UK mains supply btw.
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230v LED keeps blowing, any way to protect it?
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Re: 230v LED keeps blowing, any way to protect it?
Maybe it’s a polarity issue? The hot wire should be connected to the anode of the LEDtatter75 wrote: ↑Thu 05/23/24 11:40 amI have tried two different 230v LEDs in my amp build and both have only lasted a few seconds. Either they've both been poor quality/faulty or I'm getting a bit of a surge on the voltage.
Is there anything I can do to protect the LED? This is from UK mains supply btw.
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