Aux Light switch - AMPs

[stix]

Aux Light switch AMPs

Hope this will be an easy one for the experts here…My GOBI stealth is set to arrive next week and am planning lighting options. I have PIAA 520's on my BG and am considering two Hella FF75 for rear floods and four driving for the front of the GOBI rack. I haven’t found an interior switch panel that is ideal until I stumbled across this 4 switch unit recently that will fit perfectly in the ½ DIN space under my aftermarket stereo location.
Yes – I know it is marketed for bling lights, but for the price, function and fit, it seems ideal.

The switch panel is rated for:
12 amps total - Max 3 amps per sub-switch


Question: Will 2 AMPS per switch be adequate for the rack light kit and relays if this is used in place of the switches supplied?

Product:
Streetglow 5 position switch

Built in overload protection

Dimensions:
6-7/8" wide
1-1/4" high
2-3/4" deep




Cheers!
Stix

 

[alrock]

If you are using relays, you should be fine. Not much power is required of the switch by the relay to activate the relay - quick research showed about .25 amps per relay through the switch to active the relay, so you should be good to go.

Share pics of the install or final product. I think that's going to look great.

 

[4508js]

I am in the same boat, I need a six switch setup for the lights that will be on my roof rack and brush guard. Please let us know how this works if you go with it

 

[abearden]

If you are driving the relays with the switches, yes, they'll be fine and nearly any automotive switch will work. What you cannot generally do is run lights directly off of a switch (as a general rule, there are exceptions, but it's best to always use relays).

 

[stix]

…Had some requests for install pics of this – so here it is…
Easy install but a very tight fit in the ½ DIN compartment under the aftermarket stereo install kit. Just find a 12v power supply and ground, then run the wires to your light relays to the back of the unit. The red button is the master on/off which is a nice feature to control everything at once, or individually with the designated button.
I drilled some 1 inch round holes in the back of the compartment so the switch panel could be pushed out if needed.


For those with aftermarket stereos with the ½ DIN opening below, this might be a good option for your aux lights!

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[abearden]

That looks good!