1141 LED bulbs don't work????
I have tried replacing my standard 1141 bulb in my porch light with a 1141 LED replacement bulb but it will not work once I install the LED bulb. I have tried several different bulbs from different s...
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As someone said the bulb you bought may be wired wrong. The base that it screws/pushes into should have a red wire ( or equivalent) going to the center conductor and black going to the outer casing. You can switch these wires on the socket to make the bulb work. Generally the most protected contact is where the 12 volts should attach (center pin). In a normal home with AC 120volts this is important to prevent shocks but in a lower voltage 12v bulb, you wont get shocked. It is also done to protect from shorts. Less chance of center contact touching metal ground. If you ever touched a metal lamp at home and got shocked, it may be due to incorrect wiring or your plug is in backwards. That's why there is a fat spade and thin one to ensure you plug in correctly.
