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Question about relays?

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by RadMtn, Mar 20, 2016.

  1. Mar 20, 2016 at 5:44 PM
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    RadMtn

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    First post here at TW. Too say I am a novice at electrical wiring is the understatement of the year! I successfully wired an LED light bar using a relay wiring harness. I am now planning on hooking up a second set of LED cubes. My question is can I just keep hooking relays up to my battery the same way I did with my LED light bar?
     
  2. Mar 20, 2016 at 10:31 PM
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    Yep. And it's always suggested to use a relay no matter what. Sometimes you can wire a couple lights to the same relay. As long as you aren't going over the rated handling of the relay, AND the wire. But make sure to install separate fuses for each set. It might be a good idea to install a fuse block. Especially if you plan to add more later. Or you'll end up with a big rats nest of wires like I currently have. Ha.
     
  3. Mar 21, 2016 at 9:31 AM
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    Thanks for the insights toendanger! I will most likely keep it to 3 relays and use a bolt on relay hanger to keep it clean.
     
  4. Mar 21, 2016 at 5:27 PM
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    Sounds good. Just make sure they're not in a spot where water can get into them, if you have them out in the open in the engine bay. Theyre not waterproof. I've had water get in mine a few times. Eventually making a waterproof case and redoing all my wiring.
     
  5. Mar 21, 2016 at 7:25 PM
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    should be protected from water in the location i have them but I may need to just step up to a case for better protection
     

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