Personally don't see the need of a relay, depends however, how you set them
up. If there is anything with direct loads through the switch, you want a
relay, if not not.
just my 2p.
Gernot
> ----------
> From: Peter Zaborski[SMTP:peterz@merak.com]
> Reply To: Peter Zaborski
> Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 1999 7:07 AM
> To: 'TR6 List'
> Subject: RE: Installing Driving Lights
>
>
> > From: Mark Milotay [mailto:mark.milotay@onthemark.bc.ca]
> > Sent: Monday, May 24, 1999 9:43 PM
> >
> > Okay Lucas electrics gurus. I am about to install some
> > driving lights on my '80 Spit & a friend suggested that I
> > should route them through a relay. Does anyone know
> > what one I shoud use?
>
> I recommend a Bosch relay. The part # is 332-019-150. It is a 30 amp relay
> with 5 terminals. The advantage of this relay over others I have seen is
> that it has two output terminals. This means you can control one pair of
> lights with the one relay and not have to worry about splitting the output
> leads yourself. Makes for a much cleaner installation imo. Cost is about
> $10
> for one (Canadian).
>
> Note: there are two types (at least) of 5 terminal auto relays -- you want
> the one which has two "87" terminals, not the one which has a terminal
> marked "87" and another terminal marked "87a".
>
> Peter Zaborski CF58310UO
>
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