Choosing Relay for Two 55W Lights on 12V Battery

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Start date Dec 8, 2003
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Dec 8, 2003

david90

If two 55 watts light is connected to a car's 12v battery, what amp rating relay should I get? 55/12 = 4.5 * 2 = 9amps? right?

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Dec 8, 2003

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Correct.

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