The Ford Barn - View Single Post - 6V versus 12V (stupid ques. I'm a newbie)

Joe K · 10-24-2019, 04:18 PM

If your interest is only in adding a 2nd tail-light- then 6v will do you just fine.

If your interest is in "upgrading" the original headlights rated in candlepower, then you might make a good case for 12V (as bulbs are available more readily in that voltage) - and while you're at it you probably should upgrade the generator to something other than the Model A Generator which by modern standards is a bit limited amp-wise.

Actually, many here have had good experience with upgrading the headlights to LED. LED gives you 6x the light for the same power as incandescent original bulbs so your actual power use may go down with the brighter LEDS. And I believe LEDs are available in 6V too.

So there are options/upgrades/ways to make it satisfy YOU and what your needs may be.

Joe K

10-24-2019, 04:18 PM	#3
Joe K Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,188	Re: 6V versus 12V (stupid ques. I'm a newbie) If your interest is only in adding a 2nd tail-light- then 6v will do you just fine. If your interest is in "upgrading" the original headlights rated in candlepower, then you might make a good case for 12V (as bulbs are available more readily in that voltage) - and while you're at it you probably should upgrade the generator to something other than the Model A Generator which by modern standards is a bit limited amp-wise. Actually, many here have had good experience with upgrading the headlights to LED. LED gives you 6x the light for the same power as incandescent original bulbs so your actual power use may go down with the brighter LEDS. And I believe LEDs are available in 6V too. So there are options/upgrades/ways to make it satisfy YOU and what your needs may be. Joe K __________________ Shudda kept the horse.