From: scientist77017@gmail.com   
      
   On Sunday, August 11, 2019 at 11:57:38 AM UTC-5, Cursitor Doom wrote:   
   > On Fri, 09 Aug 2019 18:35:03 -0700, AK wrote:   
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   > > I found out that the led is actually 9 volt.   
   > >   
   > > It was labeled at 12 volts which was way too much.   
   > >   
   > > After switching to 9 volts, it runs much cooler.   
   >   
   > They're 'current-orientated devices' for want of a better term for it. To   
   > make things a bit easier, manufacturers will quote the Vf for each LED   
   > which is the recommended level of forward bias voltage required to   
   > provide the optimum amount of current vs. longevity allowing for such a   
   > device's dynamic resistance as its barrier height potential is overcome.   
   > I could have probably written that better, but not on a Sunday afternoon   
   > after a decent bottle of Claret. :)   
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   Thanks Mr. Doom   
      
   Andy   
      
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