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Post by Chris on Nov 26, 2013 9:08:17 GMT -6
So to do this right, do I need to wire my bar to a relay? I'm hearing yes and no out in the interwebz neverland! LOL Here are the specs on the bar I'm getting... LED Power: 180W (31.5") 14400 lumens. Operating Voltage: 10-30V DC. Waterproof rate: IP 68. 60pcs*3w high intensity CREE LEDs. Current draw 14.5A @ 12V,7.25A@24V And a link to the bar I bought... bluefire-lights.com/LED-Power-180W-14400-Lumens-315-Light-Bar-BLU-3035L180W.htm |
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Post by Somebody on Nov 26, 2013 9:20:59 GMT -6
To run 180W at 14A then I would say to be on the safe side yes.. You don't have to as long as you have good gauge wire and a fuse.. but it's not a bad idea..
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Post by RyanatRoughCountry on Nov 26, 2013 9:21:53 GMT -6
I would say yes. All of ours even the 12in come pre wired with a relay.
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Post by Chris on Nov 26, 2013 9:23:57 GMT -6
The guy I bought it from suggests 14 gauge wire and a 15 amp fuse. The switch is good for either 15 or 20 amps, I can't remember. Looks like I'll be doing a relay just to be safe!
I have 14 gauge speaker wire here at the house. Is that good or do I need to get 14 gauge regular wire...not sure what the differences are.
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Post by Chris on Nov 26, 2013 9:25:03 GMT -6
Only reason I ask is it is GOOD quality speaker wire...LOL
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Post by BEN on Nov 26, 2013 9:38:55 GMT -6
Just do it to be safe. It never hurts.
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Post by Chris on Nov 26, 2013 12:10:18 GMT -6
Can someone walk me through how to wire up a relay? My light bar just made it but it will be a few days before the switch gets here so I'm going to wire up a temp switch for now and that will deffinitely need a relay.
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Post by Chris on Nov 26, 2013 12:49:46 GMT -6
I also have 14 gauge low voltage wire...lol
Just went and picked up $50 worth of wire, connectors, and a relay. Gonna do it right I guess!
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Post by PARKER on Nov 26, 2013 12:53:20 GMT -6
Here ya go  |
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Post by Chris on Nov 26, 2013 14:40:12 GMT -6
Got it! Now let's see how it looks at nighttime! Lol
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Post by RESCUERODNEY on Nov 26, 2013 16:05:22 GMT -6
Got it! Now let's see how it looks at nighttime! Lol Like daylight! |
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Post by Somebody on Nov 26, 2013 16:06:30 GMT -6
Got it! Now let's see how it looks at nighttime! Lol  |
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Post by Chris on Nov 26, 2013 16:08:49 GMT -6
I'll post them over in my build thread...standby...
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Post by grizzlyadams on Nov 26, 2013 18:46:31 GMT -6
Always use a relay when wiring anything up you don't want to backfired and ruin. Also it will make your switches last a lot longer. Everything I put on a switch that I add I use a relay. It's just good business.  |
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Post by grizzlyadams on Nov 26, 2013 18:46:57 GMT -6
It should read back feed. Not backfired. Lol
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Just remember...we give them back in 10 months 
It's alive!! 
