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Old 06-18-2008, 09:37 PM   #82 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Coyote X View Post
The other thing would be using some relays to switch them out you can add several silicon diodes in line. You get a .7V drop across a diode so add 5 of them in series will drop you 3.5V. Just make sure to pick big enough diodes to handle the load.
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Originally Posted by basjoos View Post
Coyote X, good idea about using series connecting the headlights and also using doides to customize the voltage drop.
Your alternator/battery will still have to provide the standard voltage. Yes, headlights are dimmer but there is still 12+volts feeding the diodes. Why not just use a smaller fuse or feed wire to limit the draw?
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