IPF Installation Help (1 Viewer)

[Yukon LX]

. . .well, i know absolutely nothing about electronics. I got a set of IPF 900's a while back, bolted them to my bull bar to see how they looked, and, alas, that is were they still stand. If there is anyone who would like to give me, direction, a hand, whatever; it would be much obliged. There will most likely be a case of beer and dinner involved as well.

Parker

 

[Thornton]

Sounds like you need to be at the tech day on the 19th at Iron Pig

 

[emorth]

There is an electrical tech day scheduled for 3/19 at
Iron Pig Off Road, Toyota Land Cruiser experts

7 Rodney Lane
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
540-361-7400

If you can make it, I'll help you wire them. Very simple!
Ed

 

[emorth]

Hey Tom,
I think we just did simultaneous postings.

 

[Thornton]

That almost sounds kinky

 

[Devilmans Hand]

You'll need a relay, switch, some wire, inline fuse, some female spade connectors, and two ground ring terminals.
Zip ties, electrical tape, shrink tube, and dielectric grease will be good to have too.
One banana job.

 

[emorth]

You'll need a relay, switch, some wire, inline fuse, some female spade connectors, and two ground ring terminals.
Zip ties, electrical tape, shrink tube, and dielectric grease will be good to have too.
One banana job.

I have all of that stuff. Don't go out and buy anything.
Ed

 

[emorth]

That almost sounds kinky

Not going there

 

[Skrewball]

the 900's come with a pretty decent harness

 

[Yukon LX]

I will definitely come to the tech day. Also, i believe i have everything i need to wire them. They came with a harness, and supposedly all the parts i need. I do not have shrink wrap and dielectric grease. The only thing i really do not like about them its the on/off switch. It seems very flimsy and doesn't look like it would integrate well into the interior.

 

[Devilmans Hand]

If you're anal you can find a stock Toyota switch and put it into an empty slot somewhere, that is if you have one.

 

[KliersLC]

If you're anal you can find a stock Toyota switch and put it into an empty slot somewhere, that is if you have one.

I have an extra toyota switch that you can have. I ordered a couple and didn't end up using one of them...

 

[Yukon LX]

thanks, that is awesome. and i look forward to the help and learning something. Also, do you think i should put the brighter bulbs i them. I want to put the 130 watt bulbs in, but dont know ??? Bigger is better?

 

[emorth]

Also, do you think i should put the brighter bulbs i them. I want to put the 130 watt bulbs in, but dont know ??? Bigger is better?

Here are the questions:
1. Will the 130 Watt bulbs physically fit?

2. Can the wires and bulb socket handle more than twice the current? Presuming there are 55 Watt bulbs in the lamps now, 130 Watt bulbs will more than double the current. Amps = Watts/Volts 55W/12V = 4.6A, 130W/12V = 10.8A, 10.8/4.6 = 2.4 times the current.

3. Can the bulb socket and lamp housing handle more than twice the heat? Watts = heat. 130W/55W = 2.4 times the heat.

Most likely the answer to these question is, "yes". Just somethings to keep in mind.

Sorry to be so techno-geeky. That's my thing.

See you next Saturday.
Ed

 

[Yukon LX]

the lights came with the 130 bulbs, but not installed. They have 100 watt bulbs in them i think. and since they come with the 130 w, i think the would be completely acceptable for all of your questions. I have never changed bulbs on this type of light, but think i will put the 130's in before next weekend. I look forward to seeing you there.

 

[emorth]

the lights came with the 130 bulbs, but not installed.

OK, you should be good to go.
Be careful not to touch the glass part of the bulbs. When the bulbs get hot, your fingerprints will burn and discolor the glass.

Ed

 

[Devilmans Hand]

I like to clean mine with denatured alcohol and install them wearing gloves or with a lint free clean rag.

 

[KliersLC]

My 130w KCs make me smile every time I light them up......

 

[TRFCSUX]

lights

So..... how are they ?

 

[KliersLC]

My wife surprised me with a trip out of town for my birthday....I still have the switch if you still need it.