headlamp bulb power draw and fuse(s)?

Discussion in 'Mech Tech' started by steveagain, Apr 29, 2014.

  1. So, assuming the up to date modern bulbs fitted to my bus are diff (higher power draw)from that which bus was designed to have , power draw wise,would it be sensible to up the fuse rating ? as all side lamps /headlamps run off same fuse box connections , ta 4 advice/opinions.
     
  2. davidoft

    davidoft Sponsor

    don't uprate the fuses unless you uprate the wiring first, you only need to uprate the wiring if you have a problem, easiest thing to do is probably put in an ammeter across the fuse contacts with the fuse removed and see what draw you have, I doubt very much you will need to uprate anything
     
    1973daisey likes this.
  3. The standard wiring & fuses should be fine with halogen conversion bulbs.
     
  4. ^this. Stick with 8 amp fuses.
     
  5. Ta chaps.
     

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