Be scared, be very scared . Fuse panel

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I've just ordered a PC 8 24", 8AMP fuse panel from Eastern Beaver.

I'll be asking for help once it arrives.

Electricity - EEK!

[Bighead]

Paul it is very simple and self explanitory to use even a Brit can do it
Seriously I have one on my Bee and it couldn't be more simple to put on your bike and use.

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Paul it is very simple and self explanitory to use even a Brit can do it
Seriously I have one on my Bee and it couldn't be more simple to put on your bike and use.

I've read his instructions and it does seem straightforward.

[Bighead]

I put mine in the battery box behind the battery in the part where the tool kit sits. Just tossed the tool kit in the bag

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I put mine in the battery box behind the battery in the part where the tool kit sits. Just tossed the tool kit in the bag

 

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So the madness begins.

What gauge wire do I need to buy to rewire the driving lights?

I plan on running new wire from the lights to the Eastern Beaver unit.

I have 2 sets of lights.

I plan on replacing any existing relays.

[Gryphon]

That depends on the wattage/current draw on the lights. Could be 12 to 16 gauge. Also you will need heavier wire to the relay than to the switch.  Only a fool would install driving lights without a relay.

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Driving lights are 25 watt each  so I should use 16 gauge?

[BobB]

I found a nice wire size calculator at:  http://www.powerstream.com/Wire_Size.htm

Fill in the gauge, select 12 VDC, fill in the feet distance, enter the load in Amps and press the calculate button.  Remember, Amps = Watts / Volts (12).  You get the voltage drop as a result of the wire run.  

Typically for automotive work, 18 gauge is the smallest wire to be used.  For lighting purposes in four wheel vehicles, I have used as large as 10 gauge.

BTW, here is an alternative location for your PC-8...

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Living in this rental house whilst mine is rebuilt makes it very difficult and frustrating to work on the bike.

No decent light, no work benches, too small to have bike on lift and car in garage.

So I'm going to wait until I move back into my home when I can then go and buy more tools and have well light space to work in.

Only get sun in the garage in the early morning when it's too cold to be in there for long.

Yeah yeah go buy lights, go buy tools, go buy a work bench. THEN I have to move even more stuff!