Leds series or parallel

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belkin321
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Leds series or parallel

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I search for this topic but could not find info. For LEDs in a model, using a wall wart for power, is it better to wire lEDs in series or parallel?
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brt
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Parallel is the better option from the point of view that if one LED burns out, the others stay lit. Lose an LED in series and that and all LEDs after it in the string are out, regardless of power source.
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