So, each LED has a forward voltage drop due to the current and uses a small amount of power. By not replacing the failed LEDs and instead shorting the pads, there won't be a voltage drop. What are the ramifications of shorting vs replacing?
@@prettymuchflawless-cn1ms , so glad to see your videos and that you're doing something extremely worth while! So, only constructive criticism (all I would do anyway)... LEDs can last nearly forever if they get proper levels of voltage and amperage. By removing resistance, the voltage and current will increase to those left in the series - making it even harsher for them than it was before. Worth a thought. Cheers! And, keep going!!!
@@prettymuchflawless-cn1ms , note that an option would be to use Ohms Law and put an appropriate resister in place of a failed LED if you don't have a replacement ... to protect the remaining LEDs. Cheers!
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So, each LED has a forward voltage drop due to the current and uses a small amount of power. By not replacing the failed LEDs and instead shorting the pads, there won't be a voltage drop. What are the ramifications of shorting vs replacing?
Shorting isn't the best but by the time 1 LED goes out the other LEDs might be close to burning out
@@prettymuchflawless-cn1ms , so glad to see your videos and that you're doing something extremely worth while! So, only constructive criticism (all I would do anyway)... LEDs can last nearly forever if they get proper levels of voltage and amperage. By removing resistance, the voltage and current will increase to those left in the series - making it even harsher for them than it was before. Worth a thought. Cheers! And, keep going!!!
@@prettymuchflawless-cn1ms , note that an option would be to use Ohms Law and put an appropriate resister in place of a failed LED if you don't have a replacement ... to protect the remaining LEDs. Cheers!