Jeff,

I would recommend that you go ahead and use the relays. Although the switch
should not have any problem with the 55/60 configuration, I'll bet you or
some future owner will be tempted to install brighter bulbs. Don't tempt
fate. Go ahead and install the relays. After all, since this will be for
"off-road use only," [wink, wink], you might as well put in the 130w flame
throwers.

Bruce

>From: Jeffrey R <Oxroad@AOL.COM>
>Reply-To: Oxroad@AOL.COM
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Hella H4s and relays
>Date: Wed, 24 Jul 2002 04:48:13 EDT
>
>If I replace the stock style headlights on my 83 bus with Hella H4 7 inch
>round headlights, do I need to install a relay? The H4 bulbs are 55/60
>watts
>(low beam/high beam).
>
>My fear is they will damage the light switch. I don't know exactly why they
>would--too much pwer running through the switch, maybe? I'm no electrician.
>
>I should also mention I have the hella H3 driving lights wired into the
>high
>beams with no relays.
>
>I'd rather avoid the project of installing relays, but am I then working on
>a
>fire? Are the relays necessary to avoid this?
>
>(once the H4 are installed I will only use the vehicle in competition and
>off
>road per DOT laws for the H4 ;)
>
>TIA
>Jeff
>83.5 Westy
>LA,CA

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