12 Volt Relays in a 6 Volt System
Posted by Hobbs On 2009/8/3 1:27:20
Hello All....
Well...I've been getting creative.
I am wanting to do the following.
Include a relay system to help add turn signal/hazzard, brake, and parking (running) lights. I currently have dual filament bulbs installed, one in each of the four corners of the vehicle.
The vehicle is positive ground, 6 volt.
An easy solution would be to add a second light to the rear housings, but that would be difficult at this point.
I have been unsuccessful at locating 6 volt relays for this, but 12 volt relays are numerous.
Will a heavy duty 12 volt (30 or 40 amp) relay work in a 6 volt environment?
I have thought about using resistors, but once again, I haven't found much.
I knew I should have been an electrical engineer.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Well...I've been getting creative.
I am wanting to do the following.
Include a relay system to help add turn signal/hazzard, brake, and parking (running) lights. I currently have dual filament bulbs installed, one in each of the four corners of the vehicle.
The vehicle is positive ground, 6 volt.
An easy solution would be to add a second light to the rear housings, but that would be difficult at this point.
I have been unsuccessful at locating 6 volt relays for this, but 12 volt relays are numerous.
Will a heavy duty 12 volt (30 or 40 amp) relay work in a 6 volt environment?
I have thought about using resistors, but once again, I haven't found much.
I knew I should have been an electrical engineer.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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