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strobe supply rating

Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2004 7:32 am
by radiocomms95
Hello,
I have a chevy s-10 2wd, and I want to put strobes in the lower turn signal assembly, where the fog lights are on a 4x4 model (next to the turn signals). How many watts can I get by with before I start a meltdown? I'd say the housing is 3'' deep by 5 or 6" wide.

I'm not looking to blind anyone, but I'm not sure what wattage works best, as I've never played with strobes before.

Thanks
RadCom

Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2004 7:43 am
by Pj
90 is good. You just need to avoid tight spaces where there isn't any room to begin with, such as most reverse lights.

You have plently of room.

Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2004 10:29 am
by chartofmaryland
Not how deep it is, by how long it is, as how tall it is. There has to be a minimum of 1 1/2" all way round, I have found, or the surrounding plastics take it on the chin.






CHART

Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2004 11:38 am
by thebigphish
most whelen strobe sets don't drive more than 20 or 25 to the tubes...give yourself an inch to 2 between plastic & bulb.