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Wiring in new spot-lights....fuses?
Posted: 27 Nov 2009, 21:13
by KarlT
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.
Re: Wiring in new spot-lights....fuses?
Posted: 28 Nov 2009, 01:43
by Red Westie
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
Re: Wiring in new spot-lights....fuses?
Posted: 28 Nov 2009, 02:41
by Oldiebut goodie
Make sure that your cable is rated higher than the fuse.
Re: Wiring in new spot-lights....fuses?
Posted: 03 Dec 2009, 19:44
by KarlT
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?........
Re: Wiring in new spot-lights....fuses?
Posted: 03 Dec 2009, 20:02
by kevtherev
the loom (fused) is already there at the three way fog switch
Re: Wiring in new spot-lights....fuses?
Posted: 03 Dec 2009, 20:43
by KarlT
Where, What, How!!
Kev, You'll have to do better than that!!
Re: Wiring in new spot-lights....fuses?
Posted: 03 Dec 2009, 21:23
by kevtherev
do you have a three position rear fog switch?
Re: Wiring in new spot-lights....fuses?
Posted: 04 Dec 2009, 08:10
by KarlT
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.
Re: Wiring in new spot-lights....fuses?
Posted: 04 Dec 2009, 14:53
by kevtherev
yes it does come on at the stalk or at the switch