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Old Jul 5, 2007 | 06:23 PM
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Question for electrical gurus

Got an issue I need help with. I have 4- 150watt KC style lights that are getting mounted. With the lights came two wiring harnesses with 50 amp relays. We wanted to power up all 4 with one switch. Question is, can you run the switch lead from both relays to the same switch to get all 4 to come on, or are we going to have to put another 50 amp relay in there to power up the other two relays off one switch? I know this sounds retarded and I should know the answer. We are just trying to do this install right without burning a truck to the ground!
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Old Jul 5, 2007 | 06:26 PM
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One switch is all you need. Use both relays!
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Old Jul 5, 2007 | 06:27 PM
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sure just hook up the one switch u'll be fine the relays only draw milliamps (very little power)
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Old Jul 5, 2007 | 08:16 PM
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150W X 4 lamps = 600W. 600W/12V = 50A. That relay can handle all 4 lamps, barely. The advice to run two relays with one switch is sounds, it will make the relays last much longer.
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