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tommy2704

11-23-2020 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by andrewwynn (Post 1195225)

The resistor goes between the run wire which you don’t have connected and the earth / ground. you’ll probably have to add a piece of wire because you do want to attach the resistor to the metal bodywork.

thanks for that

Purplefade

11-23-2020 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by andrewwynn (Post 1195225)

Just keeping something else AW said in mind also, be sure to insulate that resistor, it will her hotter than heck when the lights are in use [emoji106]. - easy fire hazard for sure.

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crystalworks

11-23-2020 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Purplefade (Post 1195232)

I measured one once. Think it was about 250 degrees. Definitely mount it to a metal surface and keep away from things that don't like heat.

andrewwynn

11-24-2020 11:29 AM

The good news is this solution only needs lower power resistor about 6w vs. 24 but it runs all the time so definitely glue to the car body or on the right side can be in the airflow. You don't want to insulate it that will make a little oven. You do want to protect it from touching things that won't play nice with 200+ °F

tommy2704

11-24-2020 12:24 PM

i have some jb weld to attach it.

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