Re: Relay Question

[Andre Bjorkheim <andreb.mail@gte.net>]

Peter Walsh wrote:
> 
> Hello,
> 
> I have a question about relaying headlights.  The most common approach
> to get power is going off of the batter, which would be 12volts.  What
> if one would get power straight from the alternator?  Wouldnt that
> have a higher voltage or would you run into problems like faster RPM =
> brighter lights?
> 
    Peter, if your battery is connected to your alternator with some
really thick wire, the voltage will be the same on the alt as on the
battery (minus a tenth or two due to resistance).  However, if you
currently have the stock wire for your alternator, you can just relay
the lights off the alternator, BUT, I would highly recommend upgrading
your alternator wire for the sake of the rest of the electricals you
have.

 Andre'
 Lime Green 79
 ICQ #76283458
 http://www.mk1scirocco.com

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