Light bar (roof)

peter4858 · Feb 16, 2012

Hi all, just fitted a light bar on the roof of my RRC, 4 spots on it , what would be the best cable to use. have done a temp to see if all works ok whitch they do , used a 30amp relay / switch and 240 cable (as i said just as a temp job) but this gets very hot so i did not run them to long , what would you all use thanks .

Peter....

dogsbody · Feb 16, 2012

What power are the bulbs?

peter4858 · Feb 16, 2012

55 watts H3 Halogen bulbs.

Druim · Feb 16, 2012

I would use 6 mm so the fuse blows before the cable, those bulbs draws near 19 amp together (18.34)

Pikey · Feb 16, 2012

Firstly Don't run them as four lights. run them as 2 pairs. with seperate relays and switching. are you wiring in series or parrallel?? There are plenty of guides to wiring spots in. [smile]Do A Search[/smile]

mikieman · Feb 17, 2012

Using Relays To Wiring Off Road Lights And Accessories
this link helped me...and i ran main power from the battery

peter4858 · Feb 17, 2012

Thanks all, I run 2 relays and switching and all works fine. it dosent even get worm.

you lot are gods....

zen · Feb 17, 2012

off road only i hope..

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