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> 55w driving lights on a 35w circuit
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post Jan 7 2018, 11:23 AM
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I’m considering replacing my stock 35w fog lights with a couple h3 55w halogens as has been described on the forum. Is that too much load for the wiring, or is it within the margin of error?
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post Jan 7 2018, 11:41 AM
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That's 157% over of the original load, wouldn't quite say it's within the margin of error or the overhead engineers calculate. If you add to the fact that it's old wiring exposed to elements it's worse.

Heat buildup in the housings will be an issue also and will probably affect the wiring first.

Have you considered LEDs?
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