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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 12:29 PM
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hi guy i just finished mounting my spot lights and i was about to start wiring can i use a single 30amp relap for all four 55w lamps or do i have to do it with two thanks for your wisdom
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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 01:22 PM
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Yes you can. Just put the fuse before any of the lights, on the wire coming from the positive terminal of the battery.

P=VI, Power is in Watts. So 55*4= 220. 220=12I, where I is current. The current going through should be about 18.33 in the ideal world. I'd add about 5 for resistance, so go with a 25 amp fuse. You could even get away with a 20, because the battery runs slightly higher than 12. To get an exactly accurate number, use a multi-meter to take the voltage at the ends of the wires, where you are going to attach the lights, and just use that. 25 would be fine though.
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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 02:28 PM
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Not to thread jack but thats a kick *** light bar. Where'd you get that, I haven't seen it around.
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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 02:43 PM
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Not to thread jack but thats a kick *** light bar. Where'd you get that, I haven't seen it around.
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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by 1989cherokee
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it started life as a sunvisor but looked a bit gay so i did a little moding and added lights
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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 04:48 PM
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too late done it
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my eyes Ahhhhhhh!!!!!
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by dyte2004
too late done it
WOOOOO! Looks good Where you at? Somewhere in Europe?

EDIT: Ahh, Scotland, nevermind.

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