how do i make these leds brighter? mine are really dim and cant really be seen!
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Brightness of the LEDs is controlled by the voltage level and current available. First verify that you have the LEDs connected to 12v source. The LEDs should be able to operate with 14v maximum. Unless you are using a very small transformer or have a resistor in the circuit there should be enough current. If you connect the LEDs to a 9v battery they will operate but be pretty dim. They should be much brighter on 12v but these strips are no where near as bright as what come on new cars as daytime running lights or turn/brake signals. Theses strips have too few LEDs to compared to the kind on cars. I use them as accent and to augment my turn signals on my motorcycle. Brightness of the LEDs is controlled by the voltage level and current available. First verify that you have the LEDs connected to 12v source. The LEDs should be able to operate with 14v maximum. Unless you are using a very small transformer or have a resistor in the circuit there should be enough current. If you connect the LEDs to a 9v battery they will operate but be pretty dim. They should be much brighter on 12v but these strips are no where near as bright as what come on new cars as daytime running lights or turn/brake signals. Theses strips have too few LEDs to compared to the kind on... » Read More Brightness of the LEDs is controlled by the voltage level and current available. First verify that you have the LEDs connected to 12v source. The LEDs should be able to operate with 14v maximum. Unless you are using a very small transformer or have a resistor in the circuit there should be enough current. If you connect the LEDs to a 9v battery they will operate but be pretty dim. They should be much brighter on 12v but these strips are no where near as bright as what come on new cars as daytime running lights or turn/brake signals. Theses strips have too few LEDs to compared to the kind on cars. I use them as accent and to augment my turn signals on my motorcycle. « Show Less
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you can if you replace the individual resistors but that will kill the leds faster so in short i would not try it
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Hello. I would recommend using two lower wattage bulbs for an optimum look if brightness is an issue. Please let me know if there is anything more I can do to help. -Beth
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I actually also bought a dimming socket and use the Cree LED light 60w that dims. works great for that.
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Some LEDs are not dim-able. Some can be affected by heat such as might build up in a recessed location. Other than that I have no idea. OK, just checked the spec on the switch and this statement is there: "Compatible With 120V, 600 Watt Incandescent Fixture & Load Only (DOES NOT WORK LED LOAD / FIXTURE)". I think this may be your problem.
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You will need more light, these are for effect. I have a light hood plus two strips of LEDs, possibly could use more.
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They will be dim when ya first turn them on, they need about 30 seconds to 1 minute to reach full brightness
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Hi Sammie21,You should be able to turn them on/off by using the control on the camera cable, just roll the little wheel up or down to make the light brighter or dimmer.
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Try these in a reflector lamp. Cheaper. There is also a one inch extension if it is too short. Get them a home center and return if they don't work. CFLs are dim. I like to double up. 10-Pack E26/E27 Light Socket Splitter Adapter - Y Socket (makes 2 sockets for E26 bulbs from one bulb socket)
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It could possibly be your dimmer. Not all dimmers are compatible with LEDs. Quite often you will need an electronic dimmer that is capable of dimming LEDs.
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not very bright but noticeable. They are blue white in color and if you have hids, you would want to get 6000k bulbs to match the color output of these drls. First thing you need to do is power them before you mount to ensure all the leds are working...some of my first one came DOA...once you know they all work, them apart and re-enforce the solder points...then when you put them together, put a bead of silicone on the edges and them screw them tight. Otherwise you will have water get into the housing and then short the leds out.
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They dim but not properly. I was told that you need a magnetic dimmer for them to dim properly which ieLite I have not tried yet
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Mine were noticeable more yellow than my other LED's. I would put them at 4500K, I ended up not using them in my parking lights because of this.
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There's a button that cycles the lights through various modes of dimming, flashing, or always on. Perhaps you hit the button and put them into a dimming/brightening cycle.
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Sounds like you may have them wired into a two way switch (something that would turn on regular lights then when turned off, it sends the power to the LED lights). Its difficult to assist since I don't know how you wired them or where you spliced the hot (red) wire into.
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This is not normal. LED's will blink if you're trying to dim ones that are notdimmable but should not blink after they are turned off.
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Hi I never got that far as to seeing if they are as bright or brighter then standard bulb, because while inspecting the fit and finish of the wiring connectors I noticed inconsistent quality. The heat shrinked connector joints were done one was done properly and the other was not even close. So I did not want to even risk it.
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I put electrical tape over them. They are extremely bright, and without taking the unit apart and actually modifying the electronics, I see no other way. The manufacturer should make an option for turning them off, or dimming them, but for now, a strip of black electrical tape over them works for me. It might not work well for anyone that wants to adjust the EQ more than once without having to remove the tape each time. I tried a permanent marker, but I couldn't get it into the small area well enough, and it was useless. I would imagine a small bit of paint would take care of the issue, and I will likely end up doing that.