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Auxbeam 4" LEDs

Discussion in 'Product Reviews' started by Tacotaco77, Mar 10, 2016.

  1. Mar 10, 2016 at 5:29 AM
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    An example photo of the product:image.jpg Just installed a set of these on my truck, very pleased with brightness, quality and price. Bought off Amazon for $20.00. Received in a box, lights are warped in a protective foam, instructions and hardware included. Very bright led, I tried to look at them while they were on and could not.
     
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    Anyone else try these yet..?
    I was just about to order a set..
     
  3. Apr 9, 2016 at 10:22 PM
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    Uh- ME! I can report that these lights continue to work flawlessly. Don't believe me, spend $20 and see for yourself.
     
  4. Apr 10, 2016 at 5:54 AM
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    Sweet thanks for the review.
    :thumbsup:
     
  5. Apr 10, 2016 at 10:09 AM
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    No problem
     
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    How did you connect? My lights are going to be mounted on ditch light brackets..since they're only 18w each what kind of quick connect can i use?
     
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    That connection you show would work, my only concern would be corrosion. You can either go to Amazon and buy waterproof connectors or just run your connects into the cab within easy reach. I hard wired my lights to a switch in the dash, used an inline fuse as well as a tap a fuse to power the switch. Use security bolts/nuts to secure your lights to prevent theft, as I'm sure your aware of.
     
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    Sweet thanks
    Live in maine. More animals than humans
    :rofl:
     
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    I drive for a living, no explanation necessary. Just used these lights last night, I was working in the yard and it got dark, I used them to light up the area. Very pleased. The neighbor was impressed as well. I think I'll see another set of these in the neighborhood soon.
     
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  10. Apr 19, 2016 at 6:29 AM
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    What wire gauge are you using to connect to the lights.?
     
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    I used 14 gauge from the front to the back but it was thick, so I used 16 and feel it's good but 18 would work as well. Wire loom and zip ties are a must.
     
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    I got some 20ish gauge from my led bedlighting and from strips in footwell..
    Just not sure if I can use my wire from that project..
     
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    For my power I'll run some 16gauge.. but from my switch to the ditch lights I was wondering if I could use the 20ish gauge.
     
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    Mine were $18 on Amazon. They are a bit different though.


    They are great lights
     
  15. Apr 19, 2016 at 6:54 AM
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    ....what wire size did u use @TommyG ?
     
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    Are those the same brand?
     
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    It seems a little thin but I'm by no means an expert. Personally I wouldn't go smaller than 18 gauge but if you use a 3 amp fuse and something goes wrong it should blow before any damage is done. Your using two 18 watt lights so keep that in mind.
     
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  19. Apr 19, 2016 at 9:29 PM
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    I think. Just different style
     
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    Just make sure the silicone that the plastic sits on fully seals the channels
     

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