Date:         Tue, 24 Aug 2004 09:30:47 -0700
Reply-To:     Vince S <gipsyflies@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         Vince S <gipsyflies@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Upgrade 89 Headlight to 100/80W
Comments: To: TJ Hannink <tjhannink@yahoo.com>
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TJ,

Thanks for the advice. I believe the 100/80W will need switching from
10A stock to 15A. I will be sure not to overload the wire. I am a EE by
the way :-)


- Vince

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1989 Vanagon GL Camper
1993 Mazda Miata
1996 Land Rover Discovery
2005 Mini Cooper S (almost here)

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-----Original Message-----
From: TJ Hannink [mailto:tjhannink@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2004 9:26 AM
To: Vince S; vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Upgrade 89 Headlight to 100/80W


Vince S <gipsyflies@COMCAST.NET> wrote:

> I will add the relay and the change the fuse size for the increased
> current.



Don't overfuse a circuit!!!

Fuses are placed in circuits to protect wiring, not components. They are
sized based on the gauge of wire used in the circuit; the gauge of wire
used in the circuit is based on the estimated current draw of the
circuit when it was designed.

If you chose to install a larger fuse, you also need to upgrade the
wiring in a particular circuit or risk melting the wire insulation and
starting a fire.

My $.02, YMMV.





TJ Hannink
Goldibox - 1987 Vanagon Camper, Wolfsburg Edition
1981 Bluebird Wanderlodge, FC-33
Winter Park, Florida
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