Date:         Tue, 26 Feb 2002 08:32:52 -0500
Reply-To:     Gary Stearns <gstearns@OPTONLINE.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Gary Stearns <gstearns@OPTONLINE.NET>
Subject:      Re: Relaying Headlights
Comments: To: Mark Mages <wasserbox@YAHOO.COM>
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Yes. all of my lights are run through relays.  I put a second fuse block
behind the glove box, ran heavy (12 gauge I think) wire from the battery to
the block.  One fuse per circuit, through relays and out to the lights.
Wiring to the lights is heavy gauge all the way, and every connector is
soldered.  I run 80 watts in the fogs, 100 in the highs, and 80/100 in the
H4's.  Huge difference, like Yankee Stadium at a night game.

Gary
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark Mages" <wasserbox@YAHOO.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2002 4:19 PM
Subject: Relaying Headlights


> Anyone ever relayed their headlights to get either
> more power, or add higher wattage bulbs without
> burning out the switch?
>
> My Hella fog's are relayed, and they seem quite a bit
> brighter than the headlights... I think it is the same
> bulb...
>
> Thanks
>
> =====
> Mark
> 84 Rocco
> 87 Westfalia
> 96 Rockhopper Comp (commuter)
> 98 Yeti AS-R XC (freeride)
> 01 Schwinn Fastback Ltd (in progress)
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