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| | | | Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 15 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 15 | need a little help. i am re-wiring my 50 3600 to 12v and i just wonder if i could still use the old 6v headlight switch. it is in good condition and i hate to just trash it. also the dimmer switch. whats the word fellas?
really like the stovebolt site. not the sharpest file in the drawer when it comes to computors. better at rebuilding parts. hope im in thanks guys rodC66
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,636 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,636 | | | | | | Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 835 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 835 | | | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,775 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,775 | Should be fine, Going from 6 to 12 volts, your switch can actully handle twice the load.
Ohms law: VoltsxAmps=Watts; or E x I= P
ex. 6 voltsx20 amps= 120 watts; 12 voltsx20 amps=240 watts | | | | | Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 239 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 239 |
Only one issue that I know about. The thermal fuse on the switch can also carry twice the load as well.
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| | | | | Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 835 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 835 | If he is using the original gauge wires, the thermal fuse will protect the wires OK. If he is using smaller gauge wire, then maybe a problem.
Kurt | | | | | Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 15 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 15 | thanks for the come back guys. yes i do intend to use the same guage wires. i thought the switch would work,but i thought i would get some other opinions.
really like the stovebolt site. not the sharpest file in the drawer when it comes to computors. better at rebuilding parts. hope im in thanks guys rodC66
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