Electrical question

[flatheadfan]

I have a small 12 volt dash light (2 cp). If I run 6 volts into into it, the bulb gets dimmer but doesn't die. Other than that does the longevity of the bulb also diminish?

Thanks

Tom

 

[V8COOPMAN]

It'll probably illuminate forever. Bulbs don't like HIGHER voltages than they're rated for. DD

 

[G.M.]

It'll probably illuminate forever. Bulbs don't like HIGHER voltages than they're rated for. DD

See if you can replace it with a 6 volt bulb. If not as stated
above it will last forever. G.M.