Bristolman2012
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Where and what do you buy to replace your nano Ho engine led and ditch lights ? Some of my engine lights not working . I will check when I disassemble .
mike
mike
A lot will depend on what size fits really.Where and what do you buy to replace your nano Ho engine led and ditch lights ? Some of my engine lights not working . I will check when I disassemble .
mike
That too, you may want to look at this, it'll give you an idea of the different types and sizes there are depending on the application, but I'm guessing you'll want the "Chip" type.Can you explain on what size . for example do you mean hole for light ? Looking on u tube saw guy just drillout hole for light to fit .
Welcome to the wonderful world of model railroadingMy goodness another bookmark about Ho engine leds ! More confusion . Maybe government should step in and tell everyone to use the same leds in their engines !
mike
Oh yes I can, I'm up to 56 nowsmudge you would not believe the number of bookmarks accumulated for the wonderful world of model railroading On my computer !
mike
No not really, about 5 years this time around.Wow , obviously you been at this hobbie longer than me !
mike
The chip type are probably the best solution for most applications but their are challenges especially if they're very small and not wired, brightness can be toned down using resistors or painting the LED yellow to give that warm white look for older locomotives.Nadda LED Expert but I have installed them in 4 Locos I converted to DCC and HON3. I bought a couple of bundles of then from EBAY, very inexpensive. Even the smallest surface mount ones SMED's are very bright. What complicates is most of them will requite about a 1000 OHM resistor. Some will already have a resistor soldered on, but sometimes these can be in an awkward position. DCC requires a few more wires. Go for small one's 3mm sounds small but isn't. Good luck! Tom