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Do LED light pods need a relay?
If you are using a light pod that does not have a very large amp draw, you may not need a relay switch, but if you are using a larger LED light bar, they are a must have. To begin with, look at your relay switch and notice the four prongs on it marked 30, 87,85, and 86.
What is a pod light?
LED light pods are a great way to add additional spot, fog, DRL, and driving light to your personal vehicle or work truck. Light pods are easily mounted to trucks, jeeps, ATVs, boats, motorcycles, or other vehicles with ease.
Where do you put light pods?
Typically, two LED pods will be placed at each bottom corner of the vehicle’s windshield. Advantages of this mounting location is that you get light coming in from a different angle then that of your stock headlights, providing maximum illumination.
What’s the point of a relay?
Relays are the switches which aim at closing and opening the circuits electronically as well as electromechanically. It controls the opening and closing of the circuit contacts of an electronic circuit. When the relay contact is open (NO), the relay isn’t energize with the open contact.
What does a relay do for LED lights?
Relays can be used to switch a low-current trigger to high current, switch a circuit on or off, reverse polarity, and much more. When adding LED lights, such as off-road light bars, driving/work lights, or other auxiliary lights to a vehicle, you must add a circuit to power the light adequately.
Why do I need a relay for LED lights?
Can you wire LED light bar without relay?
By running so much power through the circuit, they won’t overheat as. Unless you have power requirements, you can wire the light bar without Relay, and it will work fine.
What is a 30 watt LED bulb equivalent to?
LED equivalents to traditional incandescent light bulbs
| Incandescent Light Bulb Wattage | LED Equivalent Wattage |
|---|---|
| 75 Watt | 7.5 Watt |
| 60 Watt | 6 Watt |
| 50 Watt | 5 Watt |
| 30 Watt | 3 Watt |
What rock Light colors are legal?
Are Rock Lights Legal?
- -Don’t drive with them turned on on the road. (This can distract other drivers).
- -Don’t use blue and red lights.
- -Typically white or amber lights are usually accepted as legal across the country, however, check with your city ordinances if you’re worried about legality in your specific area.