Walmart lights?

[Big_Steve]

Buddy gave me a used set of Walmart driving lights. They're the ones that are about 3 inches diameter, chrome, and the lens appears blue.

Wondering if anyone has a set of these? Would like to know what value fuse comes in the kit. I installed it with a 10 amp fuse, since Ohm's law told me 2 55 watt bulbs (which is what I *think* these are) would draw around 8 amps. They were fine for about 10 minutes, then the fuse went. The fuse didn't splatter and burn like there was a short, it just slowly melted the solder at the end of the link. Didn't have any more fuses and couldn't find any today.

Would just like to know what the fuse was that came with them was before I start putting in a larger fuse.

 

[kj5ix]

Jump to a 20 or 30 that should do it.

 

[ronchi]

i use them on yamaha now for almost 2 yrs with no problems. wired directly to battery. use 25amp fuse . there is some slight fogging in 1 of the lens but not bag. put switch in neck cover. how can you go wrong with a set of driving lights for under $20.00. lots of pictures and tips on vstar 1100 site. happy holiday and be safe ,ron

 

[Big_Steve]

I installed a gang switch on the clutch reservoir. I wired a switch to a 40 amp relay to run the lights off the battery through a fuse. The relay fires off the aux 12 volt line through the switch.

A couple of folks on a different board told me it came with a 15 amp fuse. I put one in and ran it for about 15 minutes with no problems. Problem solved I guess.

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[Greydog]

15 Amps sounds about right as two 55 watt lamps should draw a nominal 9.2 amps at 12 volts. A 10 amp fuse doesn't leave enough room for minor surges in the electrical system. You might get away with a 10 amp slo-blo but a 15 amp regular fuse should provide good protection.

 

[Big_Steve]

15 did the trick

 

[ronchi]

i use them on my vstar wired directly to battery wth 15 amp fse. so far so good. about a year now. some lens fogging though . the price is right for sure.

 

[Boscoporp]

Does this put a big drain on the battery?

 

[Big_Steve]

Does this put a big drain on the battery?

I have not noticed a bit of difference if I mistakenly have them on while starting. And while running, the Alternator on my Valkyrie has more then enough extra power to handle them.

I guess you need to find out what your bikes alternator can handle, then add up all your lights and accessories to see if you have enough power left.

 

[John Luciano]

that's 9.16 amps 55 +55=110 divided by 12 volts = 9.16.. add a few feet of wire for resistance and bang blown fuse