How big of a fuse do I need for 10 watts?
10 watts at 12 volts is equivalent to 0.833 amps, so yes, a single 1 amp fuse should be fine. You can use 18 gauge wire. It doesn’t make sense to wire them in series. You should wire them in parallel.
How big of a switch do I Need?
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How do you determine the fuse wire size?
The fuse size should be based on the SMALLEST wire (largest gage number) in the circuit. For those of you who want to get right down to business, let’s not waste any more time, here’s how you’d go about calculating fuse size correctly in 3 simple steps:
How big of a fuse do I need for my dash lights?
Say you bought a cold cathode kit for each side of the dash (2 Transformers), 5 superflux LED’s for your vents, and a 4.7″ Flexible LED strip for your center console. If you want to put all of these on a single circuit, you’ll need to know the current.
What are the different sizes of auto fuses?
The two common sizes (regular ATC and mini ATM) are available at auto parts stores. Use the fuse puller to remove fuses without damage. Don’t use pliers! To check a fuse, simply look at the U-shaped connector. If the connector is melted through, the fuse is blown. Figure 3. Regular and mini size auto fuses arranged by amperage and color.
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10 watts at 12 volts is equivalent to 0.833 amps, so yes, a single 1 amp fuse should be fine. You can use 18 gauge wire. It doesn’t make sense to wire them in series. You should wire them in parallel.
Say you bought a cold cathode kit for each side of the dash (2 Transformers), 5 superflux LED’s for your vents, and a 4.7″ Flexible LED strip for your center console. If you want to put all of these on a single circuit, you’ll need to know the current.