blown headlight fuse

[KEN TRULL]

Here's a tidbit of info. you might not already know: When the hi/lo beam switch is placed in the middle (between the two positions) it energizes both the high and low beams of the headlight. This happened to me by accident on the trail and it caused the 10 Amp headlight fuse to blow. Fortunately, there is a spare in the fuse holder....it was dark and I was 145 miles from home. Here's the stats. that eat the fuse: Assuming the voltage is 12VDC(but is probably a little higher) 55Watt low beam / 12VDC = 4.58 Amps + 60Watt high beam / 12VDC = 5 Amps Summary: 9.58 Amps sustained and combined with bouncing down the trail is enough to pop the fuse. Makes for a killer-bright headlight though....maybe I'll get some 15 amp fuses and see if I can burn the switch up instead. Enjoy. Ken Trull BR549-A14 Greenbough, AL