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  1. cranetruck

    Headlight override circuit, Rev A

    A 25 amp mil-spec relay can handle up to 75-80 amps of inrush current or an actual lamp load of 8-10 amps according to the spec I found. That's close to 300 watts of light output.
  2. cranetruck

    Headlight override circuit, Rev A

    Installed override circuit last week. Works as expected. Used a 25 amp mil-spec relay. Pictures when possible.
  3. cranetruck

    Headlight override circuit, Rev A

    That's very funny! :hop: :roll: :roll:
  4. cranetruck

    Headlight override circuit, Rev A

    The built-in CB in the 3-lever light switch has a rating of 20 amps. A dozen marker lights totaling 50-60 watts shouldn't be a problem, at least not once turned on. It's the cold filament inrush current that is a problem, as you know, it can be up to 10 times the steady state current. This is...
  5. cranetruck

    Headlight override circuit, Rev A

    Here is a way to add an override switch for the headlights on the deuce. With the relay in the ciircuit, operation will be normal when using the 3-lever light switch. If/when the light switch circuit breaker (CB) trips, the relay contact will open, but can now be overridden by manually switching...
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