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Offline yer auld aunt nelly

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« on: December 16, 2005, 16:16:54 »
Im being lazy i know but i cant be arsed too put all me roof lights on separate looms/fuses.And to be frank Ive forgotten so just wanted to know what fuse size for four
 55 watt lights please thank you very much
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« Reply #1 on: December 16, 2005, 16:34:40 »
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Im being lazy i know but i cant be arsed too put all me roof lights on separate looms/fuses.And to be frank Ive forgotten so just wanted to know what fuse size for four
 55 watt lights please thank you very much


55watts / 12 volts = 4.5 amps

multiple by four = 18 call it a 20amp fuse.

Remember to also use 20amp capable wire, plus a relay capable of switching that load.

I think there are circuit diagrams for aux lighting in the articles section of the mud-club site.
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« Reply #2 on: December 16, 2005, 16:44:47 »
Cheers mate thats the one  :lol:
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« Reply #3 on: December 16, 2005, 17:38:33 »
What size relay would be best there?
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« Reply #4 on: December 16, 2005, 18:36:17 »
Kev i also need that info on Relays? Cos i need a relay for the 2 front spotties and another for the 4 roof lights when i eventually get them?
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« Reply #5 on: December 16, 2005, 18:51:28 »
I used a 20A relay for my front spots and also a 20A for the roof lights although i think i will upgrade to a 30A as the bulbs in 2 of them are 100w
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« Reply #6 on: December 16, 2005, 19:00:11 »
I just stick with 40a standard automotive relays.
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« Reply #7 on: December 16, 2005, 19:35:14 »
Nooooo ... go much bigger than that. Even 1/2 a volt dropped in the wires will greatly reduce the brightness of a bulb. I've got 2x55W and they're wired via two seperate feeds, relays and fuses - all rated at 20A. These are brighter than mates with 100W bulbs in.

For the original 4x55w I'd at least wire them in two pairs, with two feeds, relays and fuses - go for 30A or bigger. Sure it will cost you a bit more for the wiring, but believe me it will be worth it when you really _need_ them !

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