Skip to main content

Closed3 replies

Wiring driving lights

Panhandle BobPanhandle Bob'57 VS Supporting Member

Finally getting around to wiring up my driving lights.  55 watt halogens, 6" diameter from ISPWest, no wiring kit, just 2 leads, a ground and power. Novice questions:

 

Correct gauge of wire?

Any perameters, suggestions for the relay?

Going to use an existing switch, toggle, already mounted where the dash meets the front pillar.

Best wiring route if it makes a difference?

 20 amp fuse between the relay and the positive lead to the battery.

Thanks. Simple job, I have a diagram, just need to know the nuances of this.

Bob

   

       

Original Post

Replies sorted oldest to newest

Stan GalatStan Galat

Volts * Amps= Watts

 

55 w (your lights, each) * 2 = 110w (total of both lights) / 12 v= 9a draw. Rule of thumb is total load is fused at no less than 125- 150% of total draw, so your minimum fuse would be 15a (unless you wanted to try to find a 12a fuse, for some inexplicable reason). A 20a fuse would be a big plenty.

 

As Jason said, 12 ga would be fantastic (and over-sized), but 14a would be fine.

 

... and may I add this: Justin, you are a real asset to this site. I can't tell you how nice it is to have you posting. Seriously. In my opinion, new guys like you are returning this site to the informative, friendly place it once was, before it took a left turn into the absurd. Thanks.

Last edited by Stan Galat
Post Content
Remove This Ad

Membership Required

We're sorry. You must be signed in to continue. Sign In or Register
×
Are you sure you want to remove from your Block List?
×
Loading...
×
When you block a person, they can no longer invite you to a private message or post to your profile wall. Replies and comments they make will be collapsed/hidden by default. Finally, you'll never receive email notifications about content they create or likes they designate for your content.
Note: if you proceed, you will no longer be following .
×
Link copied to your clipboard.
×

Access to this requires a premium membership.

Supporting Member

Please help keep us running!

Supporting members have donated about $4.00 a month ($49.00 US per year) paid annually.

  • Priority support
  • Removal of inter-page (between thread) advertisements.
  • Access to Build Manuals
  • Access to Knowledge Base
  • Access to Supporting Members events.
  • Access to Leveraged Group Buying from site Merchants.

AUTO RENEW: You membership will auto-renew after 12 months. If you prefer not to auto-renew, you can cancel your premium membership at any time and it will remain in effect until the end of the 12 months. To cancel, sign in at SpeedsterOwners.com and navigate to: (Your User Name)  > Premium Membership.

PLEASE NOTE: Your credit card will receive a charge from CROWDSTACK PAY, the payment processor, not SpeedsterOwners.com.

$49.00 per 12 Months (plus tax if applicable)
×