Introduction: The Reason You Should Not Put Damaged LED Lights in the Trash

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Everything we throw in the trash has more or less impact on the environment. I want to share with you how I restore my broken leds. Let's protect the environment together.


Supplies

You can find old resistors in electrical appliances.

How to calculate resistance you can see here:

https://www.hebeiltd.com.cn/?p=zz.led.resistor.calculator

Step 1: Prepare

  • We will cut the led bar into small pieces that match the desired voltage.
  • Each white led has a voltage of about 3v so I cut it into pieces with 8 leds to use with 24v
  • Then I paired these 2 led bars in parallel

Step 2: Start

  • We will supply power to check whether the led is working properly?
  • I use double-sided tape to stick the led
  • I use the quick connect jack to power the led
  • Next I used silicone sealant for wiring and led
  • Try the led again with 24v . battery
  • I drilled a hole for the connection jack
  • Use glue to fix the resistor. Resistors will generate heat during use. I use the lamp cover as a heat sink
  • Mount the light spreader back on. We already have 1 led light to use for many purposes such as camping, supporting filming...Thank you for reading. Good luck
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