Aux question

[dudmleh522]

Looks like aux 5 is rated for 5amp. I have pair or leds which is 40w each. Soon as i turned it on i think it blew the fuse. Is this too much light for switch 5?

 

[rickysnickers]

Rough math says they are pulling about 7 amps, so probably yes probably pulling too much for that switch. However, someone else that is better with electrics will chime in as well.

 

[Antho]

Exactly. That’s about 6.7 amps.

 

[dudmleh522]

So what do you guys use for chase lights?
Which light? And whats the wattage?
Aux 1-4 and 6 is all taken for me

 

[blwn]

use a relay if your other Aux switches are already used

 

[HighlineRaptor]

A 4 pin relay

 

[dudmleh522]

thx for the info. or what would be the maximum wattage lights I need if I don't want to use relay?

 

[goblues38]

thx for the info. or what would be the maximum wattage lights I need if I don't want to use relay?

5 amps x 14 volts - 70 watts (but you should not go above 50% rating for normal draw)

stop being cheap. if you don't know how to to it, pay someone to do it correct. you need a relay. PERIOD. It is not that hard.