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8 Gang Switch Panel - Auxbeam/Amazon

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by dpele, Dec 4, 2019.

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  1. Feb 3, 2021 at 11:41 PM
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    Thank you so much for the detailed answer! I would love measuring the circuits, but unfortunately I am not familiar with that.
    So it will be okay to install a 52" light bar that claims 783 Watts even though the maximum watts allowed on this switch panel is 600W? How do I find out what the actual wattage on these bars are?
    I am thinking mid budget Amazon bars, something with a brand (Auxbeam, Nilight, etc). Rigid and Baja are a little bit too expensive for me at the moment lol.
    Again, I am sorry for asking so many questions.
     
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  2. Feb 4, 2021 at 12:06 AM
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    Sure does. Auto dim, no matter where you wire it to, you will need a power on/off switch. As so I found out. I thought the install was done. Nope. Light wouldn't shut off while key was shut off. Maybe it will if you wire into the fuse box in the cab?? I wined into the box under the hood.
    With all those lights, you should be alright if all are LED's. They don't draw too much power. Try and get lights without all the relays and switch to save some bucks. All you do is run the pos and neg wires to the main circuit board, and your switch chord is run wherever you wish to place your switch box. I placed mine where I did so I wouldn't hit it with my knees all the time. Never mind my relays and other wires in the pic. You won't uses all that with this set-up.
    Hollar back if you need any help. Of you already have the 8 switch unit, I'd install it before all the lights come in. Also make you a legend of which lights are which. (Next pic)
     
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  3. Feb 4, 2021 at 12:09 AM
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    20210204_020722.jpg
     
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  4. Feb 4, 2021 at 12:10 AM
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    20210204_020850.jpg
     
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  5. Feb 4, 2021 at 12:11 AM
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    The above is my lil legend and second is my on/off switch.. Hope this helps..
     
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    I picked up an Auxbeam kit I hope to get it installed if it will stop raining
     
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  7. Feb 4, 2021 at 7:10 AM
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    What is this zombie mode you talk about? o_O
     
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  8. Feb 4, 2021 at 4:33 PM
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    Thank you for this information and the pictures, they help a lot! I actually already installed the switch panel and it was done by an accessory installer, all because my body guy would not cut the OEM bumper and install the hidden winch and light bar (backstory is that I purchased this car at a salvage auction and it was a front/fender hit). Truth is, I am not sure if the switch panel stays on. I will check that tomorrow, as the car is back to the body shop. If it is the case, that will drain battery and will be an issue. I will have to take it back to the installer and have him either figure it out or relocate it. Thank you also for the legend tip, I will most definitely do that. I did not install the winch on the switch panel though, installer said it draws too much power.
    May I ask you what is the fan button on your switch?
    Thanks again!
     
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  9. Feb 4, 2021 at 4:45 PM
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    Thank you so much for this information and this wonderful video! They helped a lot!
    I have a friend who is an electrician, but he said he doesn't know about this. I explained to him and he said that made sense. He has this equipment, so I will do what you suggested. I really liked the 783W bar, it has a nice design. According to the guy in the video, the bar that claimed 180W rated 130W. The idea was to use all of the lights at the same time, and that's a lot of power lol. I just hope it doesn't fry my switch panel. I will let you know on the hopefully positive outcome.
    Thanks again!
     
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  10. Feb 4, 2021 at 4:47 PM
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    Zombie mode is where you turn all the lights on at the same time, turning nighttime into daytime lol. The idea came from the movie I am Legend where he was attacked by zombies and he was in his car, turned all the lights on, so that zombies will run away. I am personally in love with this idea lol.
     
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    I agree with you!! Absolutely, I will let you know for sure! I am very excited about this journey and can't wait to take it for the first adventure. One bummer is that it is a Limited and doesn't have the crawling feature and the locking differential (I didn't know that when I purchased it) and it also has crappy hitachi shocks that I am looking to upgrade. I ordered a complete 3.5" Bolt on lift kit from RC in December, but still didn't receive it. I contacted Eibach today, and they are also on backorder. I am open to suggestions on that too lol.
    Thanks!
     
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  12. Feb 4, 2021 at 6:12 PM
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    Here ya go bro.....IMG_20201218_042038_061.jpg
     
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    Aftermarket radiator cooler for them hot wheeling days. Don't want the tyranny getting too hot turning 4 wheels instead of 2.... the fan, for being that size pushes a ton of air to assist in cooling..
     
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    Gotcha Bro!! That's actually a great idea! I might install one before summer. I live in Michigan and I don't think I'm going to need one at the moment lol!
     
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    It's good insurance. It comes on handy during stop and go traffic..
    G/L with everything man..
     
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