Notices
JK Electrical, Lighting & Sound Systems Bulletin board forum regarding topics such as stereo head units, CD players, MP3 players, speaker systems, amplifiers, hardmounted GPS devices, computers, headlight upgrades, fog lights, off-road lights, general wiring and anti-theft devices.

what amperage do fog lights take?

Thread Tools
 
Old 10-08-2008, 11:58 AM
  #1  
JK Freak
Thread Starter
 
scotlandjk's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Aberdeen/Edinburgh/Devon, UK
Posts: 770
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default what amperage do fog lights take?

hi wondering what relay i would need for fog lights, also what relay i would need for a winch. would a 20amp one work?
thanks
Old 10-08-2008, 02:06 PM
  #2  
JK Enthusiast

 
Jeff's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: St. Simons Island
Posts: 204
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Most lights are listed by Watts. Divide Watts by voltage (12v) to get amps. Remember to count all of the lights you plan to connect.
Get a relay with 150% or more of your amps and your relay will last. Size your wire the same way, and your lughts willl be bright.



Quick Reply: what amperage do fog lights take?



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 04:21 AM.