P1000m5 Light bar wattage

[DYandell]

I am about to put a 52 in. light bar on my pioneer and am not sure if I should get the 500 watt bar or if the 300 watt bar would be a safer bet. Have a winch and planning on a sound system and smaller led lights in the future so I don't want to overload the electrical system. Should I plan on running a dual battery setup?

 

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[RyanOrange3]

Yes, is my opinion. And I would go with the 300, that's going to pull 25 amps just by itself.

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[wyodlr]

Go with the 300 the stator only puts out 650 watts and the electronics to run the machine use about 150 so you have a max of 500 to work with

 

[Tropicalfruitfarm]

Is it possible to upgrade the alternator to a more powerful one?

 

[taylorman]

I just ordered a 50" light bar from svt. The ad shows that it's 300 W and 4 A. Does that seem right?

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[AKRider]

I just ordered a 50" light bar from svt. The ad shows that it's 300 W and 4 A. Does that seem right?View attachment 29177


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Not according to ohm's law. 300W on 12V is 25A

 

[CumminsPusher]

Is it possible to upgrade the alternator to a more powerful one?

Yes but it's not much increase and expensive to have rewrapped.
300w is a really good size if you plan on other items and not worry. 400 if not.

300watts divided by 12volts = 25amps
Thats the formula. Watts/volts=amps.

 

[JTW]

I just ordered a 50" light bar from svt. The ad shows that it's 300 W and 4 A. Does that seem right?View attachment 29177


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Like they've said.. it's 24-25 amps. I even put an amp clamp on mine the other night to double check. It's just a cheap 52" Amazon light.

 

[DYandell]

Thanks, I ordered the 300 watt and 2 of the 18 watt cube lights. Is there a kit that has everything needed to run 2 batteries?

 

[JTW]

Thanks, I ordered the 300 watt and 2 of the 18 watt cube lights. Is there a kit that has everything needed to run 2 batteries?

Yes.. but I think it's cheaper to make your cables.

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