Re: [ST] Question on Fiamm horn installation

["Keith Winter" <kwinter@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On 6 Aug 2001, at 15:04, Thomas Emberson wrote:

> I actually have two of them in, but looking at the OEM wires to
> the horn, even if there was a relay in there some where, I would
> highly doubt the ~22 gauge wire supplied would be enough to get
> the full effect you are looking for.

Yeah, 20 gauge could be pretty small for the task; do the FIAMM horns 
specify the current draw?  Should be able to ascertain if 22 gauge is 
enough if the current is known.

> I would highly recommend you do as I and several other people have.
> Add in a relay with a 10-20 A fuse inline to the battery directly.
> Use decent wire, 16 gauge or better. As well supply your own ground
> to either the main frame or the battery itself.

Thanks for the advice; I'll certainly take it into consideration.

- -Keith
'00 RS


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