Can you run a 12V DC led off of a 12vac circuit?
Click to expand… Even tho the input is 12vAC you can’t put in a full wave bridge rectifier to a capacitor to the light bar? (4 5watt Cree LEDs) and expect the light bar to receive 12vDC? Sounds like your original plan of rectifiers (in a bridge I assume) and a cap will probably do the job ok, you might not even need the cap, I’d try it.
Is there a problem wiring a small cabin for 12V?
If your wires are too small for 12v then your light is just dim its not a safety problem. if the light is bright enough then the wire is big enough.
What happens when a 12 volt light does not work?
Your RV relies on its 12-volt electrical system to power like your water pump, lights, and other necessities. When it doesn’t work, it’s a major problem.
What kind of DC wire do I need for a small cabin?
I use 10 gauge stereo wire for dc wire runs but you could use heavier. The secret to not overloading your wires is to not have to many dc gadgets running at once. I use direct dc for lights only and use rv style dc lights which use very little power.
Click to expand… Even tho the input is 12vAC you can’t put in a full wave bridge rectifier to a capacitor to the light bar? (4 5watt Cree LEDs) and expect the light bar to receive 12vDC? Sounds like your original plan of rectifiers (in a bridge I assume) and a cap will probably do the job ok, you might not even need the cap, I’d try it.
If your wires are too small for 12v then your light is just dim its not a safety problem. if the light is bright enough then the wire is big enough.
Where is the 12V ON / OFF switch on a RV?
The first thing we noticed was all the other lights were working fine. Some light fixtures within an RV can have switches located on a control panel. For instance, the light fixture above our sofa has a switch near the steps, this is also where our 12v on/off switch is located. The first thing we checked was that the switch was on.
What to do if some of your 12V lights stop working?
So there we were with three of our RV 12v lights not working. The first thing we noticed was all the other lights were working fine. Some light fixtures within an RV can have switches located on a control panel. For instance, the light fixture above our sofa has a switch near the steps, this is also where our 12v on/off switch is located.
