Re: Halogen lamps

Posted by Jim McDermaid On 2012/12/4 19:24:30

What is the current draw of the Halogen vs. old school lamps in a 6 volt car?

I have been working on my 6 volt generator system and at 45 Amps and 6 Volts you have 270 Watts of power to run your stuff. I still have my tube radio in operation.

I know in the model T Ford world the guys were always on about installing the higher candle power headlight bulbs noting the original generator (6 volt) is good for about 80 Watts. The brighter lamps took more power than that.

I like to not over tax the charging system.

Jim