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Can I connect LED's straight int DRL circuit ?

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by SeattleTac, Nov 4, 2012.

  1. Nov 4, 2012 at 7:42 PM
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    SeattleTac

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    Does anyone know if I can tap into the power wire going to the DRL's (2013 with DRLs fitted) in order power 3x LED's each drawing only 50 milliamps.

    The theory here is that when the DRLs are illuminated then so are the LEDs which are cut into the grill.

    I am hoping to do this without a relay etc, i.e. a very simple wiring tap.

    If anyone knows if it can be done without overloading the DRL circuit it would be good. Thxs in advance

    Below is a pictire of the three LED set up.

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  2. Nov 4, 2012 at 7:47 PM
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    elclem21

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    If I am not getting confused with the numbers, 3x50 milliamps gives 0.15 amps. This will still be way far from overloading the circuit. You should be more than fine with this setup.
     
  3. Nov 4, 2012 at 7:53 PM
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    x2 easily doable
     
  4. Nov 4, 2012 at 7:57 PM
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    Thank you for the super fast answers - i will be buying some wire and getting it sorted out !!!
     

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