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Re: [Healeys] BN2 80/100 W bulbs on the PL700 tripod headlights....

To: Oudesluys <coudesluijs@chello.nl>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] BN2 80/100 W bulbs on the PL700 tripod headlights....
From: Richard Ewald <richard.ewald@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 7 Feb 2011 19:05:37 -0800
One person did ask for the info on the low beam high beam relay, so I
scanned and made a PDF out of the wiring diagram book, and wrote wiring
instructions.  So if anyone else is interested, drop me a line.
Rick

On Wed, Feb 2, 2011 at 8:40 PM, Richard Ewald <richard.ewald@gmail.com>wrote:

> If you want to run a relay, I would suggest getting a highbeam/lowbeam
> relay from a fairly modern car.  The headlight step relay from say a Volvo
> 240 would work perfectly and would handle the current draw.  Easy to mount,
> simple to wire, and waterproof.  What's not to like?  If anyone goes that
> route, I can supply a wiring diagram for the relay.
> Rick
>
>
> On Wed, Feb 2, 2011 at 3:55 AM, Oudesluys <coudesluijs@chello.nl> wrote:
>
>> You need thicker gauge wires */and/*  heavy duty lamp connectors, and
>> better wire the lamps through 4 25A relays (high beam/dip, L&R). The
>> feed wire to the relay is best directly from the battery and should be
>> able to handle at least 50A. Also include a 50A fuse.
>> Kees Oudesluijs
>> NL
>>
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