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Old Aug 7, 2011 | 08:23 PM
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Default LED's Load equalizer
I don't know much about LED's, but am considering installing some.

I have heard they need a load equalizer. Is this the case for all LED lights or only for use in turn signals that flash.

If I am only installing them in the taillight and running lights do I need a load equalizer.

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Old Aug 7, 2011 | 08:36 PM
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Correct. If using as just standard lighting (run/park and accent) you just need to wire them up but if being used as turnsignal then yes you usually need to use a load equalizer to keep a correct flash rate.
 
Old Aug 7, 2011 | 08:40 PM
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No, not necessarily. I just did this today - I'm putting LED turns in the front and rear and I bought a solid state electronic can style flasher. I works great and was $12 at NAPA.
 
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i am concidering LED for my blinkers in front and in back.... the question is do i need more than one load equalizer to take care of the system? i know nothing about them thats why im asking
 
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way cool thank you
 
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for you guys that don't want to use the $12 flasher, here's a link that spells it out.

http://tech.bareasschoppers.com/elec...oad-equalizer/
 

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Originally Posted by rizzo
No, not necessarily. I just did this today - I'm putting LED turns in the front and rear and I bought a solid state electronic can style flasher. I works great and was $12 at NAPA.

Can you post a link or part # please?
 
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They carry 2 models the EL-12 is an extended life version that I bought mainly because it's not easily accessible. Don't recall the number of the other but it was around $9.
 
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No, not necessarily. I just did this today - I'm putting LED turns in the front and rear and I bought a solid state electronic can style flasher. I works great and was $12 at NAPA.
Can you talk through how you installed the EL-12 on the Harley? What year and model? It looks like it is a plug in module but don't think my turn flasher module is plug in.
 



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