REFLECTOR: Nav-Lt Wiring

[Scott Derrick]

I have a Whelen system.

I need to get on the stick and replace those antiquated,  amperage 
hog,  life limited, incandescent position light bulbs with LEDs.

It just seems ludicrous to be using 6 or 7 amps for 4 little light 
bulbs.  I noticed even Whelen has LED equiped position assemblies.

possible replacements:

http://www.superbrightleds.com/1157.htm

Scott

At 08:32 PM 9/10/2004, you wrote:
>Well, I think I have answered my own questions.
>
>
>  The specs for the Whelen power supply are not on the box, or in the 
> instructions. They are, however, in the product catalog. They say that 
> the strobes draw 4-Amps at 14V. The Nav lights all together draw 7-amps.
>
>So, I think it makes more sense to run separate lines for the nav and 
>strobes as Keith said.
>
>I am waiting for the ratings on the switches that I got from Lancair ( 
>listed in a previous post), before I decide how many relays I need. 
>Looking at the wire tables, it looks like I can run a relay for the NAVS, 
>and run the Strobes off of a straight 18G wire from the switch. IF... the 
>switch can handle the load. I can probably get by with running all of it 
>straight from the switches... but we will see.
>
>Back to the pencils and the wires...
>
>
>  Kurt Winker
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