question about wiring lights
08-20-2010, 09:52 AM
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Whew, 10 is thick for 55w lights.
Wire at auto parts stores usually has an amperage rating on the back of the package. 55w lamp kits usually come with a 20-30A fuse, so wire for 40. I believe 14 should work, 12 if you want to go a bit over. You can use as thin as 20-22 for the switch side of the relay, but I usually use 18.
I believe I usually use 12 for the load side of the relay and 16 or 18 for the switch side.
Wire at auto parts stores usually has an amperage rating on the back of the package. 55w lamp kits usually come with a 20-30A fuse, so wire for 40. I believe 14 should work, 12 if you want to go a bit over. You can use as thin as 20-22 for the switch side of the relay, but I usually use 18.
I believe I usually use 12 for the load side of the relay and 16 or 18 for the switch side.
08-20-2010, 10:45 AM
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Whew, 10 is thick for 55w lights.
Wire at auto parts stores usually has an amperage rating on the back of the package. 55w lamp kits usually come with a 20-30A fuse, so wire for 40. I believe 14 should work, 12 if you want to go a bit over. You can use as thin as 20-22 for the switch side of the relay, but I usually use 18.
I believe I usually use 12 for the load side of the relay and 16 or 18 for the switch side.
Wire at auto parts stores usually has an amperage rating on the back of the package. 55w lamp kits usually come with a 20-30A fuse, so wire for 40. I believe 14 should work, 12 if you want to go a bit over. You can use as thin as 20-22 for the switch side of the relay, but I usually use 18.
I believe I usually use 12 for the load side of the relay and 16 or 18 for the switch side.