SB-610 - what bulb to replace indicator lamp?

[Bob Burns]

Hi Dan
 
I would not use an LED as a direct replacement for a neon bulb, even with  
the correct value dropping resistor, as the LED has a low reverse breakdown  
voltage and will probably fail on the non-conducting half cycle - all depends on  
the amount of energy required to pop the junction. Mains neons are still 
fairly  easy to locate.
 
73

Bob 

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