Can 1 up fitter switch hold 4 KCs?
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Can 1 up fitter switch hold 4 KCs?
I'm about to throw some lights on front of my rig. I have 4 used KC daylighters and I'd like to run them all to 1 switch, the 25amp #1. Am I asking for too much from 1 switch?
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Doing the math, assming they are 100 watts each, at 14 volts you are pulling more than 25 amps and at a more realistic 13.5 volts they will pull nearly 30 amps. I would not do it. I would use switch 3 or 4 (10 amps i think) with two 20 amp relays.
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Yes, do this if you really want to use one switch. If you don't want to add the relays use both of the 25 amp upfitters with half the lights on each switch..
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To the guys comments above, use a proper sized relay and run off of any of the upfitter switches.
It takes a few more minutes but is really the correct way to do it without overload issues.
Show us some pics when complete.
It takes a few more minutes but is really the correct way to do it without overload issues.
Show us some pics when complete.
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