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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 06:47 PM
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It says both 100w and 150w?
I'd go with what is printed on the back of the sealed beams...
 
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 07:05 PM
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It says:

Double-insulated lenses with 100W of power (150W sealed beam C51C)

I'll go with the 100W = 16.6 Amps so 20 Amp fuses
 
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Old May 2, 2011 | 05:49 AM
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You should be able to find a 30A fuse, that would be ideal. 25A for a 25A load is too close; most devices draw a little more at startup than during operation, so you might end up with lots of false blows.

You shouldn't see two power ratings though, what does it say on the back of the unit, it should have a "150W @ 12V" type marking. "Advertised" wattage might an equivalent value for a different type of light, not actual power draw.

Happy the circuit rewiring worked out properly for you!
 
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Old May 2, 2011 | 05:51 AM
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Sorry, I was a couple posts behind somehow, lol.

If they really do pull 150W you'll know right away with your 20A fuse anyway. It wont harm anything to try. If they blow, go for 30!
 
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