primuspaul
Newly Enlightened
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I have a cheap IP65 LED floodlight (10W) that recently burned out. Before that I noticed the case was getting quite hot. I finally got around to opening it up and saw that the LED chip was indeed a basic 10W chip (presumably 12v). I took a look at the sticker on the driver and saw that it was rated for 24-36V! I hooked up a bigger bulb, one size up and I believe rated for 24-36V.
Is this standard practice (to boost light produced without using a bigger chip, to hell with bulb lifespan) or did I get a defective unit?
Is this standard practice (to boost light produced without using a bigger chip, to hell with bulb lifespan) or did I get a defective unit?