26-04-18, 06:31 PM
(This post was last modified: 26-04-18, 06:39 PM by tommyardin.)
(26-04-18, 01:46 PM)matt7chunk link Wrote: Just got some spots for the fazer and going through different wiring ideas , is it safe to use the live feed for the headlights for power or will it draw to much power for the circuit? The spots are 30w each
[size=1em]It would be worth looking into the output of the spots, a lot of manufactures make big claims for the power output of their spots, when they are actually comparing it to the equivalent of an incandescent bulb.[/size]
[size=1em]The manufacturer of mine claimed they were 30 watts output. Light output is usually measured in Lumens not wattage, the power drain of mine is only 10 watts each.[/size]
[size=1em]Wiring then into my side light circuit the drain through that circuit now is, 2 X 5 Watts (LED's) for the side lights plus 2 X 10 Watts Cree LED's for the spots, or, 30 watt maximum drain, that is around half the drain of 1 dipped headlight, a relay is not really needed, some fit them as a precaution to protect the feed, but, if you can not pull 30 Watts through the wires on a vehicle something is drastically wrong. [/size]
[size=1em]Just found these on evilBay reading the info about them below the add it say 125 watt output light power, but the power drain is only 15 watts.[/size]
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/U7-Cree-LED-Angel-Eyes-ATV-Bike-Motorcycle-Headlight-Spot-light-Drving-Fog-Lamp/142073581283?hash=item21143ecee3:m:m8wzcZKkxOxF-5n4ApEMeHg