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10-20-2008, 01:56 PM
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Electrical Gurus INSIDE PLEASE! Trying to install an HID kit w/ low and high beams. Here is the thread on triumph forum...
http://www.triumph675.net/forum/show...d=1#post338807
If anyone here can answer my question in the thread and tell me if this item will work I would appreciate it!
would this work..
http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...&tab=techSpecs
Thanks!
http://www.triumph675.net/forum/show...d=1#post338807
If anyone here can answer my question in the thread and tell me if this item will work I would appreciate it!
would this work..
http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...&tab=techSpecs
Thanks!
10-20-2008, 02:48 PM
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You can use either a 20A or 30A relay. 30A relays are more common and can handle a greater load. It's like commuting to work - both a 160hp economy car and a 350hp muscle car will get you there...the muscle car just has more capabilities beyond what you actually need to get the job done.
You need the 5-pin version of the relay (SPDT - Single Pole Double Throw...commonly known as a Bosch automotive relay) because you have to use the normally closed (NC) pin 87A that doesn't exist on 4-pin relays (SPST - Single Pole Single Throw). So the Radio Shack relay won't work for that reason.
You should be able to get a 5-pin 30A Bosch-style relay from your local auto parts store - they are commonly used for aftermarket fog light kits. You can get it for half the price here.
You need the 5-pin version of the relay (SPDT - Single Pole Double Throw...commonly known as a Bosch automotive relay) because you have to use the normally closed (NC) pin 87A that doesn't exist on 4-pin relays (SPST - Single Pole Single Throw). So the Radio Shack relay won't work for that reason.
You should be able to get a 5-pin 30A Bosch-style relay from your local auto parts store - they are commonly used for aftermarket fog light kits. You can get it for half the price here.
10-20-2008, 03:37 PM
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You can use either a 20A or 30A relay. 30A relays are more common and can handle a greater load. It's like commuting to work - both a 160hp economy car and a 350hp muscle car will get you there...the muscle car just has more capabilities beyond what you actually need to get the job done.
You need the 5-pin version of the relay (SPDT - Single Pole Double Throw...commonly known as a Bosch automotive relay) because you have to use the normally closed (NC) pin 87A that doesn't exist on 4-pin relays (SPST - Single Pole Single Throw). So the Radio Shack relay won't work for that reason.
You should be able to get a 5-pin 30A Bosch-style relay from your local auto parts store - they are commonly used for aftermarket fog light kits. You can get it for half the price here.
You need the 5-pin version of the relay (SPDT - Single Pole Double Throw...commonly known as a Bosch automotive relay) because you have to use the normally closed (NC) pin 87A that doesn't exist on 4-pin relays (SPST - Single Pole Single Throw). So the Radio Shack relay won't work for that reason.
You should be able to get a 5-pin 30A Bosch-style relay from your local auto parts store - they are commonly used for aftermarket fog light kits. You can get it for half the price here.
Or would i just send power to 87A and leave the 87 pole un connected? HUGE HELP BTW!!! Thanks!!!