Re: Signal light bulbs
Author: RS-32
Date: 08-08-2015 - 21:53
Shortline Sammie Wrote:
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> We dont have any LED signal bulbs but I have been
> told that the FRA does not require voltage tests
> where they are in operation.
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> Dick Samuels
> Oregon Pacific Railroad
As further elaboration, I believe the rule for a crossing to be exempt from voltage tests states that it must be 100% led lighted, no incandesent bulbs at all. Also, most incandesent bulds are 12vdc bulbs, and are supplied 10vdc, further elongating their life.