Instrument bulbs : 12v or 14v?
Instrument bulbs : 12v or 14v?
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geeman237

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1,359 posts

216 months

Saturday 5th October 2019
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I’ve noticed when buying various car bulbs, instrument and warning bulbs for older cars, that my local parts store has bulbs for 12 and 14v.
Why do they have two types? Aren’t all cars 12v?
Specifically I was looking for the capless warning bulbs on a Triumph TR6.
FWIW I’m in the US.

Dave.

7,901 posts

284 months

Saturday 5th October 2019
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Most alternators pump out around 14v.

Coilspring

577 posts

94 months

Sunday 6th October 2019
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Sure it wasn't a choice between 12v or 24v ?

I know alternators charge at around 14v but bulbs here (in uk) are rated at 12v or 24v. 14v are not listed, at least not generally .