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john_redtop
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15th Jul 14 at 13:22   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Hi all gonna be wiring my fogs up on my GSI bumper just got a fog light wiring kit but wanted to get some extra cable so I know I have enough before I start what amp rating should I get for it?

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Ian
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15th Jul 14 at 17:02   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
22w x 2 = 44w

44w = 12v x I

44w / 12v = I

= 3.6A

Uprate it a bit to 5A to be safe and fuse at 10A.
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Spot on cheers Ian

 
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