Do I need for a relay for this light?

[SSVi]

Hey guys, I‘m mounting a Rigid SR 6” light bar on the Jeep and already ran the wire before it got here. It showed up, comes with a nice wiring harness and relay to handle 60a/14v use. I was going to be wiring it up to my AUX4 switch which only puts out 15a, it will have a 5a fuse at the connection point as it only draws 3.4a to begin with. Since I’m still pretty novice in my understanding of relays other than they can downgrade a hot source to what the device actually needs…would I need to use this relay or am I ok running it off the 15a aux with a 5a fuse wiring I already ran?
Thanks for any input!
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[NJJeep Guy]

The light only draws 3.4 A so you will be just fine to wire straight to the Aux switch. The switches are also fused so you will not harm the jeep with a lower in line light fuse. The relay is made to handle a max amperage of 60, but of course your lights don't actually need that much power

 

[SSVi]

The light only draws 3.4 A so you will be just fine to wire straight to the Aux switch. The switches are also fused so you will not harm the jeep with a lower in line light fuse. The relay is made to handle a max amperage of 60, but of course your lights don't actually need that much power

Thats what I was thinking too, I just didn’t want to assume and you know…turn my Hellcat Jeep into a Hellfire Jeep ?

 

[NJJeep Guy]

That's what the fuses are for. Happy wrenching

 

[Pinion]

A relay only handles the trigger that allows full power of the circuit to flow via a switch or other input. It doesn't step up or down volts/amps.

 

[SSVi]

A relay only handles the trigger that allows full power of the circuit to flow via a switch or other input. It doesn't step up or down volts/amps.

Ah ok, thanks!

 

[OllieChristopher]

I personally would recommend a relay. Strange things can happen with LED's if you leave out a relay. For maximum output on any light a relay is important. Not to mention it's another layer of protection to prevent wires overheating.

I'm not familiar with the Jeep aux switches. Some manufacturers all ready have a built in relay into the system. Simple enough to check.

I'm running Baja Designs Squadrons on both my Beta and Super Tenere. I never even considered not using a relay. Those LED lights get really hot.

 

[GATORB8]

I personally would recommend a relay. Strange things can happen with LED's if you leave out a relay. For maximum output on any light a relay is important. Not to mention it's another layer of protection to prevent wires overheating.

I'm not familiar with the Jeep aux switches. Some manufacturers all ready have a built in relay into the system. Simple enough to check.

I'm running Baja Designs Squadrons on both my Beta and Super Tenere. I never even considered not using a relay. Those LED lights get really hot.

The aux switches are relayed from the factory.

 

[SSVi]

I personally would recommend a relay. Strange things can happen with LED's if you leave out a relay. For maximum output on any light a relay is important. Not to mention it's another layer of protection to prevent wires overheating.

I'm not familiar with the Jeep aux switches. Some manufacturers all ready have a built in relay into the system. Simple enough to check.

I'm running Baja Designs Squadrons on both my Beta and Super Tenere. I never even considered not using a relay. Those LED lights get really hot.

How would one check if they’re built in?

 

[GATORB8]

How would one check if they’re built in?

They are

 

[OllieChristopher]

That's pretty darn slick!! Bravo for Jeep!!

I purchased a Neutrino PCM for my Super Tenere and already wired in my relays for the Squadrons before realizing they were built into mine as well.

https://www.neutrinoblackbox.com

 

[roaniecowpony]

Ah ok, thanks!

Think of a relay as a switch that is remotely (wired) controlled by another switch in a convenient location. The relay just bridges a power source (battery or electrical buss) to a load (your lightbar). It literally opens and closes contacts between the power and load.

 

[Carolina Jeeper]

Relays are mostly used to eliminate higher amp arcing inside of switches when switching accessories off. But of course it's simply a safer electrical system to use remote switching.

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