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Diligent_Nature t1_itsve3o wrote

Some LEDs have current limiting resistors built in. They are usually designed for 5V or 12V. Bare LEDs need some type of current limiting, either resistors or constant current supplies.

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boeckman OP t1_ituckt2 wrote

Ahhh, this may be the issue. Between your reply and GolfIscarLimaFoxtrot’s, I think this may be it. What would I search for in terms of LED’s with resistors built in?

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WEEEBBER9999 t1_itsrlue wrote

New LEDS take more voltage?

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RnDanger t1_itssc4m wrote

Adding blue or white might do that, especially if the other LEDs are red yellow and green

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boeckman OP t1_itsud2m wrote

So that would cause the fan to just shut off?

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GolfOscarLimaFoxtrot t1_itt4778 wrote

Yes, because there isn't enough electricity supplied to run both and the lights will suck up as much power as they need leaving the fan with inadequate power to draw from.

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SmolderingLog t1_itstlnj wrote

The D in LED stands for diode, which is a directional shunt. Try reversing the leads.

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boeckman OP t1_itsu9l6 wrote

I did - one way the light comes on and the fan goes off. Reversing them, the light stays off and the fan stays on.

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HiPat t1_ittvgf0 wrote

Shit in the fan ?

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alexalexalex09 t1_itu3ns9 wrote

Just tried doing that and it didn't work for me, it just smells worse now

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mr78rpm t1_ittxhut wrote

Try reversing tge pair of wires going too the LED.

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