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Scrambler82,
I will installing only two Daylighters for now, with the wiring harness the kit cam with. Later on i will be adding LED bed lights and extra reverse lights, as well as two interior lights (LED) for the back seat area.
Soon I will be putting in a Marine battery to help with that and I will be installing a high output alternator. Figuring out the wiring and what size I should be running, I don't have clue on. I don't know if my battery will last with those lights. I won't have to worry about being stranded, I'll just push start it if it comes to that and hopefully that will work. Eventually I will build myself a new bumper but for now the stock one will have to due.
OK then, two might be ok IF you don't run them too long.
A marine battery and a high output alternator will do the trick.
Wire Size or Gauge:
5 amp draw = 18 ga wire
10 amps = 16 ga wire
15 amps = 14 ga wire
20 amps = 12 ga wire
30 amps = 10 ga wire
That should cover anything you do on the vehicle.
If you go higher in amperage then 30 amps you will need to review what you are doing and what the safety factors are.
I know you are using the Harness that came with the lights, but make sure the main wire is large enough to handle the load plus a safety factor. You would think they would but it doesn't hurt to check it out !
Enjoy the projects !
Ltr
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Ltr,
2003 EDGE, Std Cab, Steppie, E4 Red, 5sp, 4x
5" SuperLift, 33" x 12.50 x 15"
Hurst Shifter
Mod'd Backrack to fit Steppie
Front and Rear Bumpers by Custom 4x4 Fabrication, OK; now Mike's Welding and Fabrication.
Working on more Mods, just need more time, longer days would work !