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Old Sep 4, 2014 | 09:06 PM
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Okay guys, I just mounted and wired 5 KC Daylighters on my roof. It stays on for about a minute and then the fuse blows. What is causing this and how do I fix it? Would putting a relay in help?
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Old Sep 4, 2014 | 09:22 PM
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Put in a relay, and make sure you're using the correct amp fuse. Not having a relay puts all the strain on the switch
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Old Sep 4, 2014 | 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Brandonrcm
Put in a relay, and make sure you're using the correct amp fuse. Not having a relay puts all the strain on the switch
Exactly.
Also, depending on the power draw, you may need to wire them in two sets instead of one.
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Old Sep 5, 2014 | 05:59 AM
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Yes you need relays for the lights a must really if installed correctly. Then a main concern is the size wiring that you ran to supply them the longer the run the larger the wire. For those 5 lights you should use at least a 10 ga wire from the battery to the roof for that load.

I have 4 sets of Hellas mounted 2 sets on bumper,1 set front of rack, 1 set rear of rack backup/work light each set has its own relay and switch. I used 10ga wire for the supply lines to rack mounted ones (because of length of run) and 12ga to the bumper.
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