Quattromike
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"Spot on"
I'll get a set ordered up and see how they work out. 
No probs, the LED lights take a fraction of the Wattage of the old halogen bulbs.I'm going to replace the lights on the dipper of my 3CX with LED's, I'm also thinking about a couple on top of the jack legs. Would they all be ok on the same switch? Not really clued up on electrics.
That's what I was thinking. Next question, what wattage LED's should I get? Was looking at 27WNo probs, the LED lights take a fraction of the Wattage of the old halogen bulbs.
as Mike says no prob.s .... Watts = volts x amps ..... so a 60 watt halogen consumes 5 amps at 12 volts .... those halogens I use are 16 LEDs x 3w each so 48watts per unit, so 4 amps each, at 12 voltsI'm going to replace the lights on the dipper of my 3CX with LED's, I'm also thinking about a couple on top of the jack legs. Would they all be ok on the same switch? Not really clued up on electrics.
So I should be fine replacing 2 at 55 watts with 4 at 27watts?as Mike says no prob.s .... Watts = volts x amps ..... so a 60 watt halogen consumes 5 amps at 12 volts .... those halogens I use are 16 LEDs x 3w each so 48watts per unit, so 4 amps each, at 12 volts..... 2 amps at 24 volts
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not tried 27s .... but the 48s I've bought are like daylight Jimbo .... go back to post #8 in this thread for some more pixThat's what I was thinking. Next question, what wattage LED's should I get? Was looking at 27W
virtually identical current draw JimboSo I should be fine replacing 2 at 55 watts with 4 at 27watts?
I would certainly go for it.So I should be fine replacing 2 at 55 watts with 4 at 27watts?
Actually, being the chancer that I am I would go for the 4 at 48 WattsI would certainly go for it.![]()
be drawing 16 amps then though Mike, through one?? switch, or two switches ??Actually, being the chancer that I am I would go for the 4 at 48 Watts
yeh, absolutely ... give the light switches an easier life all round .... wouldn't surprise me if they aren't already on relay-ed circuits ... How old is the machine JmboIt's actually not a big deal sticking in a rely and running out a couple of new wires for some extra brightness. A clever chap such as yourself would easy handle it. Or if you have a super sparkie in the family that is due you a favor then even better![]()
2013 machine, think I'll stick to the 27 watt lights. I'll still have the 4 on top of the cab which can be replaced with LED's too if need be.yeh, absolutely ... give the light switches an easier life all round .... wouldn't surprise me if they aren't already on relay-ed circuits ... How old is the machine Jmbo
I think I'm due the super sparkie a few favours by nowIt's actually not a big deal sticking in a rely and running out a couple of new wires for some extra brightness. A clever chap such as yourself would easy handle it. Or if you have a super sparkie in the family that is due you a favor then even better![]()
I think I'm due the super sparkie a few favours by now![]()
To be fair I did sort out his driveway for himthats what family is for