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Another light bar question.
Disco_Stu:
Hi all.
I've aquired myself a light bar and four rectangular spots. Before fitting it I want to try to get a bit of info from you lads who already have them. I've searched through all the previous light bar threads and which have answered most of my questions, I've made some plans, this is what I have:
* +ve feed taken from secondary battery, -ve on light bar muonting bolt
* Wire ran up the snorkel with breather pipe so no need for a roof grommet
* 30A relay wired under dash where its hopefully dry, 20/25A inline fuse close to the battery to avoid voltage drop
* Dash mounted illumenated rocker switch, either 2 or 3 positions depending on the answers to my questions...
* Power bus type thingy along the back/insde the light bar and block/bullet/soldered splices to each lamp
My questions are:
* In order to wire my spots to work both independantly on a switch and to flash with main beam I believe its necessary to fit a diode. Where does this go and what, if any rating must it have?
* What is the consensus opinion on how far forwards/back the lights need to be mounted to make them more usable/avoid glare. They are underslung rectangular 55w halogens. My disco is black, a matt bonnet patch/chequer plate may be an option.
I know this topic has been done to death but I would appreciate any input that you lads can offer, feel free to point out anything you think I've missed also.
Cheers, Stu.
J.D.:
No you don't need a diode to do that and yes a matt black patch is advisable, particularly if you have a metallic paint job. Mine are as farback as the lightbar would go on the roof.
stuntman:
Yup I agree with the above, no diode needed.
The relay needs it's trigger switch, ie one of the 'on' positions to trigger it, you then run a second trigger/power lead, to your other 'on' position and bob's your uncle etc etc.
karlo:
Evilgoat posted a diagram to do this have a look see if its in his gallery if not I have it.
LittlePaul:
--- Quote from: karlo on July 08, 2008, 14:53:12 ---Evilgoat posted a diagram to do this have a look see if its in his gallery if not I have it.
--- End quote ---
Not there, can you put it on yours?
Cheers, Paul
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