CampHamp Posted January 11, 2022 Member ID: 1,363 Content Count: 25 Reputation: 5 Joined: 12/11/2021 Status: Offline Last Seen: November 28, 2022 Posted January 11, 2022 I just received two of these by FEDEX from Walmart: YITAMOTOR 32INCH 420W LED LIGHT BAR Spot Flood Combo Fits Ford Offroad Truck SUV ATV 30"in They were $22 each, free shipping to NH. In order to select the correct wire gauge and fuse, I needed to know the actual amp draw. I thought that I would share this info in case someone wanted a cheap light bar and wouldn't need to do the amp test for themselves. Advertised Capability: 420W Halogen = 5400 lumens Test Results: Battery Level: 12.21V Draw Amps: 5.43A Implied Watts: 65W Conclusion: 65W LED = 5850 lumens I used this "watts to lumens" calculator.
CampHamp Posted January 11, 2022 Member ID: 1,363 Content Count: 25 Reputation: 5 Joined: 12/11/2021 Status: Offline Last Seen: November 28, 2022 Author Posted January 11, 2022 Related photos:
CampHamp Posted January 11, 2022 Member ID: 1,363 Content Count: 25 Reputation: 5 Joined: 12/11/2021 Status: Offline Last Seen: November 28, 2022 Author Posted January 11, 2022 According to the chart, below, it's safe to use 16 gauge up 40'. Also, since my dash switches are rated to 20A, I will not bother with relays.
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