5030tinkerer
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I want to add ROPS lights that generally can only be turned on when the key is in the on position. My Kubota L5030 has a 7.5 amp feed circuit to connect a work light that is only energized when the key is in the "On" position. I have run a 10 gauge stranded wire with a 30 amp inline fuse from the battery to a single pole single throw relay mounted under the dash and have tied in to the 7.5amp work light circuit to energize the coil, but now need the lights to be switch activated. Plans are to have two switches (one controlling four 55W lights to the front and one controlling two 55w lights to the rear). Do I need a second pole single throw relay for each of these switches or can I get to this functionality with a different relay type and avoid having umpteen relays (don't know where to mount more than one without drilling)? I see that there are double pole single throw relays, single pole double throw, and even triple pole and four pole relays out there, but don't know the difference or if using these even fits the bill. Can someone fill me in? I suppose IDEALLY I'd even like the option of running one or more of these lights without a key in the ignition, but don't want a parasitic load on my battery keeping a coil activated all the time and would like to require some other sort of additional user function to make this work, like sticking the key in the ignition, turning it to the "On" position, and then turning on the lights again within some given time period (allows use without enabling someone without a key to turn my lights on for me). Can you tell that I know enough to be dangerous? /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif
Has anyone yet tested the current output of their 60amp alternator on their 5030 HST to determine just how much of a light load can be handled? I am also toying with the idea of moving to four lights for the rear, but know that doing that will require a heavier relay and feed wire (I figure a 3.93 amp load for each 55w light at 14 volts). I plan on temporarily hooking up my six lights at once tonight to see what that does to the voltage reading at the battery when the engine is running at idle and at a working RPM.
Has anyone yet tested the current output of their 60amp alternator on their 5030 HST to determine just how much of a light load can be handled? I am also toying with the idea of moving to four lights for the rear, but know that doing that will require a heavier relay and feed wire (I figure a 3.93 amp load for each 55w light at 14 volts). I plan on temporarily hooking up my six lights at once tonight to see what that does to the voltage reading at the battery when the engine is running at idle and at a working RPM.
