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fordy103



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Lightforces- quick question
Currently fitting some Lightforce 170 ( a pair) to the front of my landy, and i was wondering what size fuses to use? Im using 40 amp relays for each and some 27 amp wiring, so that should be sufficient.

Any advice ?

James
Post #66841 10th Apr 2011 7:56pm
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custom90



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I run two 100w each Roo Lites on 20A so i would go with that. Or 25A if you feel the need too. If my memory serves me well i thought 100w bulb uses roughly 8 amps so my two use 16 - 17A hence 20A fuse. Check your bulb wattage rating Thumbs Up
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Maverick



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Is it not illegal to use 100W bulbs in spotlights on the UK roads? Ben

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Post #66845 10th Apr 2011 8:13pm
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fordy103



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this sounds retarded, but im assuming the bulb wattage rating would be stamped on the bulb itself right?
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Maverick wrote:
Is it not illegal to use 100W bulbs in spotlights on the UK roads?


As a head light yes but not for aux lights as they shouldn't be on when another vehicle is coming towards you on a road. Thumbs Up Russell
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Maverick



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Excellent, thanks Russ! I don't have to change my spotlight bulbs! Very Happy Ben

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Post #66852 10th Apr 2011 9:10pm
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leeds



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Lightforce 170 lights use a 12V 100 watt Xenophot bulb


100 watt/12 volts = 8.5 amps each So minimum fuse per bulb = 10 amps

Details can be found HERE





HTH


Brendan
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custom90



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Just the answer that was needed! ^^^^^ Thumbs Up Mr. Green
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