Heated Grips almost done

Post by **TommyXP** » Sun Oct 30, 2011 4:04 pm

I just ordered a set of the Oxfords OF693 based upon your post. Plan on installing a relay and then installing a switch for the head lamp.....good ideas......

Arbiter · Post by **Arbiter** » Sun Oct 30, 2011 4:11 pm

Goog idea with relay. I used it too (12V 30/40A).

I will buy automatic low beam switch: http://allegro.pl/polski-automatyczny-w ... 50636.html

It switches lights, when voltage reaches 13,4V

Post by **TommyXP** » Sun Oct 30, 2011 4:30 pm

I wonder about that particular switch. Reading the literature, it appears that once it reaches 13.4v the lights come on and can only be turned off again if you switch off the ignition. What happens if you reach 13.4v and then switch on the heaters I wonder? Seems that this switch might not solve the "problem" of reducing the demand upon the alternator when using the heaters on HIGH. The auto-switch might only be intended for initial start up.....I am not sure and will look further...I didn't know they made such a switch and thanks for the suggestion....

Arbiter · Post by **Arbiter** » Sun Oct 30, 2011 4:34 pm

My english is not so good, and i dont understand your question. I'll use this switch for main head lamp(H4).

Grips problbly i'll leave as they are.

Post by **TommyXP** » Sun Oct 30, 2011 4:50 pm

I thought you wanted to switch off the headlight (during day) when using the heated grips, in order to reduce load on the alternator. If so, I don't think that "auto-switch" will work like that. I am not certain but thanks for the idea....

Arbiter · Post by **Arbiter** » Sun Oct 30, 2011 4:58 pm

No, there is not need to switch of lights during normal usage heated grips.

I just want to switch them off, when ignition is ON, and angine is not running, because H4 uses 55W from accu, and it doesnt help for starter. Especially when you merge it with grips

Post by **TommyXP** » Sun Oct 30, 2011 5:04 pm

I understand. Good idea. Thanks for info.

Post by **TommyXP** » Thu Nov 03, 2011 5:16 am

I found this adjustable time-delay relay and plan on running both the headlight and the heaters though it. It will handle 10 amps and accomplish both tasks.....
http://www.wolstentech.com/products/tim ... yrelay.php

Arbiter · Post by **Arbiter** » Fri Nov 11, 2011 2:17 pm

I just ordered automatic relay which turns on, when voltage reaches 13,4V. Lets count power usage when ignition is on, and engine is not running

55W - H4
21W - brake light
5W - rear light
5W - licence plate light
2*5W - front position light
5W - console light
50W - heated grips

together 151W or 100W without grips. It doesnt help for our starter when temperature is sub zero

Arbiter · Post by **Arbiter** » Wed Nov 16, 2011 5:47 pm

I did it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekYNN-PyCH8

Automatic relay wchich turns lights on, when voltage is greater then 13,5V (after engine start)

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