> Assuming they're connected to a 12V supply, will the level/quality of
 > light degrade that much?

Nope.

 > Do LED's even work on less voltage?

Yep. At least the diff you're considering.

--
Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott
71 Type 2: the Wonderbus -- NOW SOLD TO THE BUYER OF OUR HOUSE
84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana")
74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano
KG6RCR

On 8/23/2008 12:20 PM neil N wrote:

> Hi all.
>
> I have 3 Dot-Its LED lights. Batteries are dead, I won't buy
> rechargeables, but the LED's are still ok.
>
> Each requires 4.5 V
>
> 3 in series = 13.5V
>
> Assuming they're connected to a 12V supply, will the level/quality of
> light degrade that much?
>
> Do LED's even work on less voltage?
>
> I'll bet other people have these kicking around. I'd post pics of my
> project if it's worthwhile doing. It would be pretty easy if one knows
> how to solder. I'd either make them a moveable unit or hard mounted on
> rear seat lid or wardrobe area.
>
> Would be nice to use up scraps around the house and keep this stuff
> out of landfill for a while.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Neil.
>
> --
> Neil Nicholson '81 JettaWesty "Jaco
> http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
> http://web.mac.com/tubaneil
> http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/
>