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Can I put LED lights in a fridge?

By Emma Payne |

Can I put LED lights in a fridge?

Using LED bulbs in fridges is possible and is very commonly done when replacing old, outdated incandescent bulbs. Be sure to get the correct base size, which will likely be E14, and ensure that the bulb’s shape fits well into the designated space. The key benefits of using LEDs over incandescent lights.

Can you put any bulb in a fridge?

In theory, any LED bulb should work. There are bulbs designed specifically for refrigerator/freezer use like this one.

Do You need Another battery for your fridge?

No You need another battery that is a deep-cycle battery. You may hear this referred to as an auxiliary or secondary, or a dual battery system. This is the battery that will be used to power the fridge, lights, devices etc.

How do you wire a battery light to a refrigerator?

You would use the NC side of the switch, the NC contacts are in a closed state when the magnet is not next to the switch. For a two door setup you would wire them in parallel, meaning connect the two C contacts together, and the two NC contacts together. Then another pair of wires from C and NC to connect to the switch on the new battery LED light.

Are there any LED lights on my Refrigerator?

In case it’s relevant, the built lights are LED’s–but they’re not positioned well. That means there’s no conventional light bulb socket to use for power. The fridge is under warranty, so I don’t want to do anything that would invalidate the warranty. Thanks! keithcroshaw (Keith Croshaw) June 1, 2015, 8:18pm #2

Can a light sensor be removed from a refrigerator?

It’s working perfectly (once I moved them close enough to the front of the fridge that it can detect the motion without having to wave hands around). FYI, you can get to the light sensor on the Mr. Beams and remove it with a needle nose pliers.

Are there any battery operated refrigerators on Amazon?

Light It! By Fulcrum, 6-LED Wireless Motion Sensor Weatherproof Security Path Light, 6.8 Inch, Battery Operated, Silver . Need help?

In case it’s relevant, the built lights are LED’s–but they’re not positioned well. That means there’s no conventional light bulb socket to use for power. The fridge is under warranty, so I don’t want to do anything that would invalidate the warranty. Thanks! keithcroshaw (Keith Croshaw) June 1, 2015, 8:18pm #2

You would use the NC side of the switch, the NC contacts are in a closed state when the magnet is not next to the switch. For a two door setup you would wire them in parallel, meaning connect the two C contacts together, and the two NC contacts together. Then another pair of wires from C and NC to connect to the switch on the new battery LED light.

It’s working perfectly (once I moved them close enough to the front of the fridge that it can detect the motion without having to wave hands around). FYI, you can get to the light sensor on the Mr. Beams and remove it with a needle nose pliers.