I know there must be a formula to work out the optimum resistance to use to give good brilliance on 1.5v bulbs without frying them. I hear of values like 500R to 1K, with 680R being common, but I imagine it is also influenced by the wattage of the bulbs. I have bulbs that range in wattage from (mA) 12 (nominal 15?) to 47 (50?) and up to 80.

I have also read of the need to use current limiting resistors if 12-16v bulbs are rated at more than 50 mA. Is using 1.5v bulbs that are drawing 80 mA an issue?

TIA

-- Nelson Kennedy (nelsonk@chch.planet.org.nz), October 07, 2001

Answers

See this link for a good explanation and help.

http://home.neo.rr.com/mrwithdcc/hints.html#lights

Dale Gloer

-- Dale Gloer (dale.gloer@sympatico.ca), October 08, 2001.