dandan111 31 #1 Posted November 26, 2016 I was thinking about getting a small led light bar I could put on the hood with a magnet strip. I thought maybe I could use alligator clips and connect right to the head lights up front? thoughts? Maybe too much. https://www.amazon.com/ETHER-LED-Waterproof-Work-Light/dp/B01LZEGQAN/ref=sr_1_37?ie=UTF8&qid=1480174264&sr=8-37&keywords=magnetic+led+light+bar+small 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,286 #2 Posted November 26, 2016 So that unit according to what it says is 18LEDs x 3 watts each for a total of 54 watts. Divide that into 12 volts and that unit draws 4.5 amps. I think that much draw deserves its own switch and fuse. Or clip it right to the battery with the alligator clips maybe? Does it have an in-line or built in fuse? Mike.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dandan111 31 #3 Posted November 26, 2016 I don't think it has a fuse. Haven't bought anything and maybe I should look for a smaller one. Hooking to the front head lights seemed easiest to me. Here is a smaller one. Hate to go to small as it won't even be worth the hassle.https://www.amazon.com/KAWELL®-K6-6218-Ultra-thin-Degree-Flood/dp/B00NTPSLZ4/ref=pd_sbs_263_5?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=2Y41Z3KR63VYYWA61G8T Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,569 #4 Posted November 26, 2016 I would fuse it and use a relay to power the light bar. Have the switch power the relay coil. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jellyghost 378 #5 Posted November 26, 2016 I would really like to see this tastefully done. The magnetic clip makes it low commitment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dandan111 31 #6 Posted November 27, 2016 No holes jelly. Not going to happen. Maybe rare earth magnet? I want the light to come off at the end of snow season. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koalassquad 27 #7 Posted November 28, 2016 I made an extended plate, and put a second battery in my 314-8 for my LEDs. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,315 #8 Posted November 28, 2016 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites