Is Surge Protection Needed When Changing From Incandescent to LED Lights?

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When changing incandescent bulbs to LED bulbs or incandescent tail lights to LED tail lights, does any consideration need to be given to adding any kind of current limiting, fuses, surge protection, etc? I just remember years ago when 120 volt LEDs were coming to the market, they required some type of protection device installed, but this was years ago. Just double checking. Thanks

asked by: Frank C

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Expert Reply:

There is no need for any type of surge protection when making the switch to LED lights from incandescent. LED trailer lights, such as the Peterson # V944, are commonly being used to replace the less efficient incandescent lights.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

Both the pigtail and the trailer harness included with the Peterson #V944 LED Taillight Kit are 18 gauge, which is typical for trailer lamps and wiring harnesses. 18 gauge wire is actually perfectly sufficient for the reduced power draw of LED lamps…

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Answer 2

The Peterson LED Tail Light Kit for Trailers Over 80" Wide - 25' Harness - Driver and Passenger #V944 you were looking at will work on your trailer as an upgrade to the incandescent lights given that your current lights are the same style…

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Answer 3

Yes just the light assemblies are available for the Trailer Taillight kit part #V944 that you referenced. For that you'd want the part #M844L for the left hand side and part #M844 for the right hand side.

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 11

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