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LED's don't generate any heat during use. BUT, if you are using a series-wired resistor, locate the resistor outside any plastic housing of the signal itself. The resistor WILL generate heat -- that's where all that excess voltage goes. The amount of heat will depend on the size of the resistor and the supply voltage. Best bet is to use a transformer that supplies only the voltage the LED requires.
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