The magneto is low tension spark and the resistor limits current to the led .. I think I measured the voltage from mag to be around 8 volts AC ..that’s why it’s called a low tension circuit
It’s a red Led which has a 2 volt forward drop 20 ma around 5 mm in diameter..I would think that any LED would work in this application as the voltage produced by the mag is higher…also in series is the 120 ohm resistor I would say you could go as high as 200 ohm but if you want a good visible light stay under 200 ohm
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Glad to hear it! Thanks Mike
Great advice. I am surprised it did't make the LED become on fire.
The magneto is low tension spark and the resistor limits current to the led .. I think I measured the voltage from mag to be around 8 volts AC ..that’s why it’s called a low tension circuit
What kind of LED did you use?
It’s a red Led which has a 2 volt forward drop 20 ma around 5 mm in diameter..I would think that any LED would work in this application as the voltage produced by the mag is higher…also in series is the 120 ohm resistor I would say you could go as high as 200 ohm but if you want a good visible light stay under 200 ohm