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Old May 14, 2015 | 10:07 PM
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I have a 2002 7.3 4x4 CC, LB F-250
I want to install two 17 watt lights for back up.
Is an additional 35 watts enough to justify adding a relay, or do you think that the existing back up light circuit can handle the load.
I can also tap into the trailer circuit for this.
Thanks in advance for your opinion.

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Old May 15, 2015 | 04:56 AM
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35 divided by 12 is around 3, so 3 additional amps. I don't think that will break anything on the existing B/U light circuit.
 
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