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What Is The Amperage Draw On The Optronics 55-Watt Halogen Utility Light # QH16CTS  

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what amp draw does the QH16CTS have and what size wire do i need to use. thinking about using these for b/up lts on trailer

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The amp draw is 4.5 amps per light on the Optronics 55-Watt Halogen, Multi-Directional, Area Utility Light # QH16CTS. If used on your 2004 Chevy Silverado you will need to use the Draw-Tite Wiring Kit # 118151. This kit will allow you to run a separate 12 gauge wire with a 10 amp in-line fuse to the positive side of the vehicles battery. This will keep the lights from drawing power on your factory wiring harness which could cause problems.

You will also want to be careful when installing the 55-watt lights as backup lights because they could provide too much light and be considered rear-facing headlights. There are DOT restrictions about how bright rear-ward facing lights can be so as drivers behind you are not blinded.

We have several backup LED lights that will be brighter than standard incandescent lights, but are purpose built for use as reverse lights. They are all from Optronics and are DOT FMVSS 108 compliant, the backup light regulation. I am sending links to them below.

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