Date:         Tue, 25 Oct 2005 06:13:37 -0700
Reply-To:     TJ Hannink <tjhannink@YAHOO.COM>
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From:         TJ Hannink <tjhannink@YAHOO.COM>
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In regard to installing optional higher wattage lamps, isn't the purpose of the relay to remove the headlight current from the headlight switch? How would the installation of higher wattage bulbs affect the headlight switch?

Is the stock wiring harness sized for 20-amps of current draw? Can you safely install higher amperage fuses in the headlight circuits without melting down the wiring, fuse block or bulb connector? It was my understanding that circuits are fused to protect the wiring, not to protect the device.

Good luck,

Tim




Robert Cardo <rrecardo@WEBTV.NET> wrote:
<55 watt bulbs? Wouldn't one carry enough current for both lights? I
think they are fused at 10-amps each, the most current that relay would
ever see is 20-amps with the stock bulbs.>>



I think this set up gives you the option to go to higher wattage
headlamps ( 80/100 ) without suffering any switch failure consequences.

The fuse's can be changed to 20 amps each to handle the bigger lighting
load pretty easy.


TJ Hannink
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1981 Bluebird Wanderlodge, FC-33
Winter Park, Florida
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