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| johnc |
Posted - 22 Feb 2011 : 14:27:51
Hi all,
The electrics of my Series IV are now receiving my attention.I intend to replace the fusebox with a modern blade type fusebox creating more adequately fused circuits,my query is what size fuses to use for horns,wipers,instrument lighting,overdrive/reverse switches on gearbox (combined),I am upgrading the headlights and shall fit fused relays to dip and main beam circuits.
I have looked on the internet and in info I have but cannot find anything of use,suggestions would be appreciated.
Regards
John |
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| 1922 |
Posted - 23 Feb 2011 : 13:22:56
You might find some of that information in the workshop manual.
But for an accurate answer get yourself a cheap ammeter, a battery and a couple of bits of wire. Then you measure how much each component needs - then just add the amps together for each device that will be on the same circuit.
Their £10 multimeter will do the job (see http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/VWP-onlinestore/testmeters/meters.php) - it can measure up to 10 amps.
This should be enough as a single 55 watt headlamp is about 4.5 amps.
For example if you wanted a circuit for both high beams - measure the current for one lamp by connecting it to a spare battery. It should be about 4.5 amps, 2 of these 9 amps, a 10 or 15 amp fuse will do.
Hope this helps.
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| johnc |
Posted - 22 Feb 2011 : 19:14:00
Just noticed spelling error,should have said "required" not requested. |
| johnc |
Posted - 22 Feb 2011 : 18:52:43
Thanks for that.
I've obtained stuff from them already (fuse box and a selection of fuses etc.) but what I'm trying to ascertain is the size of the fuses requested to protect the various circuits.
John |
| 1922 |
Posted - 22 Feb 2011 : 17:23:55
Try this lot - they have a lot of good stuff in their catalogue (I've got an old one at home).
http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu
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