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| SirAndy |
 Nov 21 2006, 12:52 PM
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so, i got my new H4 headlights with the 55/100 bulbs. i also got 4 good relays to make sure the headlights get all the juice they need. here's my question: - shouldn't i be able to just run 1 (one) heavy gauge wire to each side? i might be thinking this through too much, but i never use the low beams and high beams at the same time, so why not share the 12V feed for both (per side) ??? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) does that make sense at all? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Andy |
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| Dave_Darling |
Nov 21 2006, 01:03 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 15,335 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California 
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You can run just one wire up to the relays, if you like. Just make sure it's big enough to carry the maximum current you expect to draw over the distance of the wire run. Make sure to put a fuse in-line somewhere near the battery, too.
Oh, and remember--most electrical things take more current to start going than their steady-state draw. --DD |
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SirAndy one more stupid question about headlight wiring ... Nov 21 2006, 12:52 PM
michel richard I'll let others speak to the details of wiring... Nov 21 2006, 12:58 PM TonyAKAVW QUOTE
SGB Yep, I just sent one big 'ol (fused) ten guage... Nov 21 2006, 08:14 PM Aaron Cox andy....
you could probably get away with 1 relay... Nov 21 2006, 11:25 PM DonTraver I ran 1 10 gage wire from the battery to the front... Nov 22 2006, 12:50 AM
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