Wiring in new spot-lights....fuses?

Post by **KarlT** » 27 Nov 2009, 21:13

Hi, I'm putting two new (to me) spots on the front of my doka.
Each is 55w12v = 5amps. If there is two in line do I need a 5 amp fuse or a 10 amp fuse?
Thankyou.

Post by **Red Westie** » 28 Nov 2009, 01:43

Inline? you mean both using the same feed wire?
2 X 55watts = 110watts
Watts divided by volts equals amps......around 9 amps but that would be too close to 10amps to actually use a 10amp fuse....use a 15.
Martin

Post by **Oldiebut goodie** » 28 Nov 2009, 02:41

Make sure that your cable is rated higher than the fuse.

Post by **KarlT** » 03 Dec 2009, 19:44

Cheers chaps.
Okay, I've wired in the spots (using 10amp cable

) But.................
Where do I connect it to? Was thinking there would be a main-beam relay but can't see it.
Any ideas?........

Post by **kevtherev** » 03 Dec 2009, 20:02

the loom (fused) is already there at the three way fog switch

Post by **KarlT** » 03 Dec 2009, 20:43

Where, What, How!!

Kev, You'll have to do better than that!!

Post by **kevtherev** » 03 Dec 2009, 21:23

do you have a three position rear fog switch?

Post by **KarlT** » 04 Dec 2009, 08:10

Ahhhhhh, Yes I do.
Will that come on & off with the high-beam column switch though? Don't want to be messing around on the dash while blinding on-coming traffic.

Post by **kevtherev** » 04 Dec 2009, 14:53

yes it does come on at the stalk or at the switch

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