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#1545368 04/29/2024 10:22 PM
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I am looking to use the properly sized in-line fuse...can someone tell me the AMP draw for a Guide S-16 spotlight?. I am using a GE 1323 32 CP bulb in this 6V system.

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Maybe 4 to 4.5 amps. Say 10 amp fuse
If my math is correct and research is correct.

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You could check it with a multi meter with a 10amp fuse side if you have one .

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I found this a well
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Here is a 1323 bulb...

I believe that I have the information that I need...going to start with 5 amp fuse and see how that works with initial draw
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Steiner's has that bulb for 8 bucks + shipping.


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A 5 amp fuse in a circuit drawing 4 amps continuously may eventually suffer from heating enough to cause the fuse wire to "droop" and eventually fail. I'd use a 10 amp fuse. Remember, fuses are there to protect the wiring, not the device providing the load.


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The 5A fuse appears to be getting the job done...I am going with it until further notice.

Thanks everyone who participated in this post.

LUKE


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