Thread: Light. Lots and lots of light.
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Old 01-08-09 | 12:45 AM
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Originally Posted by CTAC
Amps = watts/volts = volts / resistanse. Resistance does not change with voltage. 12V 0.8A will draw 0.96A at 14.4V, or 13.8W.
Higher voltage means hotter filament meaning more light.
The filament resistance goes up with temperature, so it does change with voltage.

While I think this thread should be titled "lights. Lots and lots of lights." having multiple lights is good for visibility, but having them spaced out makes good sense, I wouldn't put them all in middle of the bars.
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