Simon k · Feb 20, 2017

Hi i have 4x 18w led spot lights what would you recommend what size cable to wire them up i have 11amp cable in shed would this be ok.or best to have larger amp cable. Many thanks for any help si.

blue beasty · Feb 20, 2017

Simon k said:
Hi i have 4x 18w led spot lights what would you recommend what size cable to wire them up i have 11amp cable in shed would this be ok.or best to have larger amp cable. Many thanks for any help si.

They'll draw just over 6.5 amps so it'll be fine.

Simon k · Feb 20, 2017

blue beasty said:
They'll draw just over 6.5 amps so it'll be fine.

Cheers bud many thanks

Simon k · Feb 20, 2017

My switch is 20amp so should i use relay on them or not ?

neilly · Feb 20, 2017

Simon k said:
Cheers bud many thanks

I assume you have relays and fuses as well.

Cheers

Simon k · Feb 20, 2017

neilly said:
I assume you have relays and fuses as well.

Cheers

Yes have both

neilly · Feb 20, 2017

@Simon k

This is a good read. well worth having a shufti at.
https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/tutorial-car-electrics.245168/

Cheers

Dartmoor Navigator · Feb 20, 2017

blue beasty said:
They'll draw just over 6.5 amps so it'll be fine.

P = IxV

I = P/V = (4x18) - 72/12 = 6

6A

Just sayin'....

blue beasty · Feb 20, 2017

Dartmoor Navigator said:
P = IxV

I = P/V = (4x18) - 72/12 = 6

6A

Just sayin'....

That'll learn me fer doing mathification in me heed while drinking ale.....Besides...The battery might be a bit flat

Dartmoor Navigator · Feb 20, 2017

blue beasty said:
The battery might be a bit flat

Like the beer

Simon k · Feb 21, 2017

neilly said:
@Simon k

This is a good read. well worth having a shufti at.
https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/tutorial-car-electrics.245168/

Cheers

Simon k · Feb 21, 2017

Thanks guys learned a lot

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