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Originally Posted by -=Jeff=-
Preference I guess? I look at it this way. If I am moving from H4 to LED, I will get a more light with less power consumption, but adding a resistor put heat in a different spot and one more connection in the bucket.
I have not completely looked at the relay, but I think I can pop the connector out and not have to cut a wire.
By doing the relay, the alternator load with all the lights is less. to me that is being more efficient, plus the added wiring is in the car out of the weather.
so I guess it is My preference then
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I think I understand what your reasoning is.....but when the lights are not on, then the resistor is not producing heat, correct? and if you attach the resistor in the top of the bucket as shown, then when the headlights are on and in the up position, then you should be getting air movement through the opening of the cover, thus keeping the resistor cool.
But if your charging system is operating at its optimum performance, then it shouldn't matter, should it???
I would be interested in knowing what the actual difference in power consumption (alternator load) is when comparing the resistor to the relay.
I am not trying to break them for you, just find this topic to be an interesting discussion and another learning experience.....
