> Get a 10k or larger pot and dial in the brightness you want.  Then use that
> value of resistance.

Thanks David. Good idea!

I now further regret tossing all those old potentiometers, gear with
same! Didn't think to keep at least a couple pots for future use.
Well, actually, I assumed I'd have same lying around somewhere......

@ Richard:

YMMV on this of course but on my 1981 Westy, I found that adding a
factory switch (for fog lights) in that empty spot at lowest RH
position of cluster made for somewhat crowded wiring at that area. It
can be done of course but "less is more" in that regard IMO and would
also suggest making new added wires a little "long". This might aid in
making future removal of cluster a little easier.

You may also find that there's an empty spot at the cluster where you
could install an LED to indicate when the added (water heater?) is on.
But, that requires digging into the cluster which can open up a can of
failed worms. (blue ribbon, dash bulb issues)

Neil.

On 4/5/20, David Beierl <dbeierl@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>  I'd bench tested the bulb with various resistors
>> before install, to no avail apparently.
>
>
> Get a 10k or larger pot and dial in the brightness you want.  Then use that
> value of resistance.  For the LED you need a diffused one, not clear.
>
> Yrs,
> d
>

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