m30rmf
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Nov 30, 2015 20:47:57 GMT
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Been trying to do my research on the wiring aspect of a couple off LED worklights on the back off my van,the last time i wired extra lights up was years ago using halogen spotlights meaning relays and everything...there appears to be conflicting views online about this, some saying relays are still needed, others saying due to the low power consumption off LED's to just wire them up straight off the battery via an in line fuse and switch....
so can anyone give me a definative answer regarding this please???
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Nov 30, 2015 21:27:55 GMT
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If it was me i would wire them as you did when you wired the halogen lights
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Rich
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Nov 30, 2015 22:21:53 GMT
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I have 6 LED work lights on the discovery. Seeing as I calculated they consume less than an amp each, running them from a switch without a relay is fine.
Edited: each lamp has its own switch, they are all independent.
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Nov 30, 2015 22:56:35 GMT
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I've got LED replacement bulbs in normal fog lights - work great as worklights without the cost of complete new LED units  |
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Rich
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I've got LED replacement bulbs in normal fog lights - work great as worklights without the cost of complete new LED units Decent LED work lamps are so cheap and compact this isn't even really worth pursuing unless you already have work lamps fitted and you can't be arsed changing them. I paid £45 for the 6 I have fitted, and the front 4 overpower the headlamps on dip beam with no issue. |
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Make sure you use CREE led lights - Mega bright and deffo worth the extra £
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m30rmf
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I have 6 LED work lights on the discovery. Seeing as I calculated they consume less than an amp each, running them from a switch without a relay is fine. Edited: each lamp has its own switch, they are all independent. Did you use the cree ones or just ebay specials?  Any night pictures to show how bright they are ?tbf I was contemplating sticking some up front as the headlights are dire on unlit country roads. ... |
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landyman1
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i fit loads of led lamps at work,just check the rating of whichever lamps you buy but usually fine with correct fuse and switch,no relays needed.you will not be disappointed even with a low lumen output lamp
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m30rmf
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i fit loads of led lamps at work,just check the rating of whichever lamps you buy but usually fine with correct fuse and switch,no relays needed.you will not be disappointed even with a low lumen output lamp What rating should i be looking for too run a switched/fused supply?. |
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Rich
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I have 6 LED work lights on the discovery. Seeing as I calculated they consume less than an amp each, running them from a switch without a relay is fine. Edited: each lamp has its own switch, they are all independent. Did you use the cree ones or just ebay specials? Any night pictures to show how bright they are ?tbf I was contemplating sticking some up front as the headlights are dire on unlit country roads. ... These are the type I used, they are brilliant and if you shop around, the more you need/buy, the cheaper they are. They also come in different 'lengths', mate has some 12 LED ones on his 90. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/18W-6-LED-CREE-Work-Lamp-Light-OffRoad-Boat-Truck-SUV-ATV-Jeep-12V-24V-Flood-/321720275084?hash=item4ae805d08cRating wise, count 1.5A for each lamp on the circuit.   My rears on, truck on the right  |
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Last Edit: Dec 1, 2015 21:13:30 GMT by Rich
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m30rmf
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landyman1
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i fit loads of led lamps at work,just check the rating of whichever lamps you buy but usually fine with correct fuse and switch,no relays needed.you will not be disappointed even with a low lumen output lamp What rating should i be looking for too run a switched/fused supply?. 10 amp capacity switch,and 7.5 amp brown fuse ,switched in pairs front and rear,you will be pleased whichever you buy and use |
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m30rmf
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So after a couple off nights last week driving around unlit country roads I realise the headlights are akin to 2 cheap torches mounted up front, if i were to order a led lightbar off ebay say a 18 or 20inch jobbie how would i stand on the wiring front???
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Rich
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So after a couple off nights last week driving around unlit country roads I realise the headlights are akin to 2 cheap torches mounted up front, if i were to order a led lightbar off ebay say a 18 or 20inch jobbie how would i stand on the wiring front??? Possibly consider a relay with a unit that big but you can probably still just wire it via a switch, these units don't suffer with voltage drop as long as it's above 10V as they are multi voltage, 10-30V. |
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Any night pictures to show how bright they are ?tbf I was contemplating sticking some up front as the headlights are dire on unlit country roads. ...
