ROOF LIGHTS

[smith335]

here we go again!!!

got some roof lights(4 x 55w) need to wire them up , but i want to wire them so they are not linked to the main lights.
do i still need a relay?or just use the right cable,fuse, switch etc. and if so how would i wire it as post 85 on the relay would  not be used.

all so any ideas where i can get a 12volt feed from under the bonnet on a 90 , so i can wire my front spots in. i know how to wire these, just not sure where to get 12volts from,with out running a cable from under the passanger seat.

[Xtremeteam]

doesnt matter if you are connecting the roof lights to the headlights or not you WILL have to use a relay unless you fancy practising fire fighting technuques,in stead of using the headlights to bring the lights on via a relay you would use a switch onto post 85 i think to switch the relay on(tim has a fab sketch/diagram) for doing this,

inregards to the 12v feed for the relay to then power the lights on my racer i took a feed from the battery master switch i went from there,on both mine & my dads defenders run a large ish cable from the battery box to a fuse box under the bonnet that is then split to power the lights/fans/2 tones etc

[DIL]

For my spot lights i took the power from the starter motor.

As long as there is room for you to get another ring terminal on the pole with the battery lead you have a good permenant live.

[Topple]

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[landyman Ash]

SO I have now 4x100W lights (thanks Mikee!) so do I:

Put a 60amp relay in with relevant wires and wire all 4 in.  Nice that they will all come on together or:

Put two circuits in so I can switch the 2xfogs on and then the 2xdriving lamps on seperetly or:

Put two circuits in but have a single live feed to both relays so whn I flick the switch, they all come on the same time anyway?

What sort of ampage wiring?  Same as the relays (i.e 60 or 30amp?)

[Xtremeteam]

SO I have now 4x100W lights (thanks Mikee!) so do I:

Put a 60amp relay in with relevant wires and wire all 4 in.  Nice that they will all come on together or:

Put two circuits in so I can switch the 2xfogs on and then the 2xdriving lamps on seperetly or:

Put two circuits in but have a single live feed to both relays so whn I flick the switch, they all come on the same time anyway?

What sort of ampage wiring?  Same as the relays (i.e 60 or 30amp?)

IMHO id put 2 30 amp relays & wire them as 2 pairs as its more useful for what  your  doing as its a bit blinding to have all the 4 lights on at once so have the driving lights on for distance work & the fogs for close up at the vehicle work,pm n i can give more sugestions