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Accessory fog/spot light wiring question

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by oilyrover, Nov 25, 2022.

  1. Nov 29, 2022 at 10:18 AM
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    oilyrover

    oilyrover [OP] A life without a few marks isn't much of a life

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    Todd
    Boston, MA
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    Canopy, debadged, helper springs, dog picture on the opening screen, annoying driving lights
    The calculator I used gave the following info..
    The landing lights are 250 w each 500 w total
    They are spec'd as 13 V
    500 watts by 13 V gives me 39 amps.
    I ran the entire circuit on 10 gauge wire. Heat shrink waterproof crimp connections, 50amp maxi fuse, 60 amp relay in a waterproof housing.

    I hadn't done a calculation on the Fogs and they kept blowing the fuse. I thought maybe I had a wiring problem but it turns out it needed a higher amperage fuse.

    As for the heat, yes, you can warm your hands 5' away from them. It's hilarious how much energy they put out. It takes 5 seconds for the filament to go dark when you shut them off.
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    Todd
     
  2. Nov 29, 2022 at 10:32 AM
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    vicali

    vicali Touch my camera through the fence

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    These were two 6' 100w and two 4" 100w on the winch;
    [​IMG]

    If the switched were flipped and the covers weren't taken off they would start smoking in less than a minute..
    Used to almost kill the 22re at idle when they all went on.


    I've run the Hella 500ff in the past as well;
    [​IMG]

    Being able to aim four lamps is nice, and they put an even wall of light out front..

    Now that I've tried BajaDesigns I'm ruined though..
     
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