A relay will keep the load off the headlight switch and possibly make the lights brighter, but two relays, one each for high and low beam, triggered by the dimmer switch, will protect both switches. I've found that dimmers are much more prone to failure than dash switches.
Jerry

Last edited by Hotrod Lincoln; 08/28/2010 5:37 PM.
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