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What fuse to use?

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by Durango95, Sep 30, 2017.

  1. Sep 30, 2017 at 8:34 PM
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    Today I installed the Cali Raised 30" combination light bar on my Tacoma. I would like to use a fuse tap to the tail light fuse. What amp should the fuse be for the mic tuning switch?
     
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    Its a pretty simple formula. Watts/volts = amps. Lets assume your 30" bar is 180w/12v = 15amps.
     
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    Thank you.
     
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    Following that and a 6 ft run (longer means bigger wire)you should have 14awg wire at minimum
     
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