Adding Reverse / Backup light
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Adding Reverse / Backup light
I recently bought a simple accessory light from Autozone (Blazer C8005W, 55-watt) to use as a backup light for my 1966 F-350 w/dump body. I am going to simply use a rocker switch to flip it on when needed. I was wondering if there is a recommended source to tap into for power. Would the threaded post on the back of the ignition switch be a good/bad idea? I figured it was simple and wouldn't require soldering or stripping existing wires, but I'm not sure about any danger of adding an accessory here. Thanks!
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I prefer to leave the ignition switch alone when adding lights. There are a few connectors between the ignition switch and the battery, which build resistance into your circuit. It will be a brighter light if you were to run it from the battery.
Don't forget a fuse! How many lights you want to run determines how large the fuse should be, but the single light will only need around 4 amps, so a 5 or 10 amp fuse would work.
Another recommended option is to wire it up with a relay. That will extend the lifetime of your rocker switch.
Don't forget a fuse! How many lights you want to run determines how large the fuse should be, but the single light will only need around 4 amps, so a 5 or 10 amp fuse would work.
Another recommended option is to wire it up with a relay. That will extend the lifetime of your rocker switch.
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I prefer to leave the ignition switch alone when adding lights. There are a few connectors between the ignition switch and the battery, which build resistance into your circuit. It will be a brighter light if you were to run it from the battery.
Don't forget a fuse! How many lights you want to run determines how large the fuse should be, but the single light will only need around 4 amps, so a 5 or 10 amp fuse would work.
Another recommended option is to wire it up with a relay. That will extend the lifetime of your rocker switch.
Don't forget a fuse! How many lights you want to run determines how large the fuse should be, but the single light will only need around 4 amps, so a 5 or 10 amp fuse would work.
Another recommended option is to wire it up with a relay. That will extend the lifetime of your rocker switch.
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