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Having searched and researched I am still unable to find what I'm after so I am throwing this out to all you Auto-Sparky and Electronics types out in forum world ...
I have changed most of my globes (internal and external) over to LEDs, for both brightness and longevity. My issue, well it's not so much an issue as a curiosity, is the indicators.
As we know, when you swap out the standard globes for the LEDs, there is an issue with load. This means that when you indicate it looks like your rig is on crack (or if you are on crack it looks normal :shock: ).
You can purchase load equalisers through places like Jaycar and Supercheap to install at each corner of the car ... but ... I don't want to :P I tow a trailer from time to time which has standard lights, when that is hitched up the load is equalised and the indicators function normally (slowly if you are on crack :shock: ). This got me thinking, about the load not drugs! I wonder if a load equalising unit can be made to plug into the trailor light socket :?:
So here's my query all you gurus out there ... Has anyone toyed with the idea or even gone so far as making a load equaliser that will simply plug into the trailer light socket :?:
My thoughts were; buy a trailer socket adapter from Supercheap (those square to round plug types) and cut off the end that is not required. Then solder some form of ?resister? into the circuit. Then it would be a matter of sealing the wiring to protect it from water and damage (silastic, heat shrink ... someting). Also the unit would have to be relatively compact and as inconspicuous as possible.
Over to y'all ...
UPDATE: So ... I have decided to plunge head first ino this. I have just ordered 2 x Load Resistors from Bright Light Auto (have dealt with them in the past and there service is spot on) and I will head down to Supercheap and pick up a trailer adapter plug in the next few days (can't to much until the resistors arrive anyway). So as per my earlier thoughts, I am going to solder and heat shrink the resistors into the circuit for the left and right indicators to the earth and attempt to mount them in a way that they are secure and protected.
If anyone is interested in this little project, I can post pics etc on here as I do it ... if not, I'll see how I go and blow this thread away when I'm done.
I have changed most of my globes (internal and external) over to LEDs, for both brightness and longevity. My issue, well it's not so much an issue as a curiosity, is the indicators.
As we know, when you swap out the standard globes for the LEDs, there is an issue with load. This means that when you indicate it looks like your rig is on crack (or if you are on crack it looks normal :shock: ).
You can purchase load equalisers through places like Jaycar and Supercheap to install at each corner of the car ... but ... I don't want to :P I tow a trailer from time to time which has standard lights, when that is hitched up the load is equalised and the indicators function normally (slowly if you are on crack :shock: ). This got me thinking, about the load not drugs! I wonder if a load equalising unit can be made to plug into the trailor light socket :?:
So here's my query all you gurus out there ... Has anyone toyed with the idea or even gone so far as making a load equaliser that will simply plug into the trailer light socket :?:
My thoughts were; buy a trailer socket adapter from Supercheap (those square to round plug types) and cut off the end that is not required. Then solder some form of ?resister? into the circuit. Then it would be a matter of sealing the wiring to protect it from water and damage (silastic, heat shrink ... someting). Also the unit would have to be relatively compact and as inconspicuous as possible.
Over to y'all ...
UPDATE: So ... I have decided to plunge head first ino this. I have just ordered 2 x Load Resistors from Bright Light Auto (have dealt with them in the past and there service is spot on) and I will head down to Supercheap and pick up a trailer adapter plug in the next few days (can't to much until the resistors arrive anyway). So as per my earlier thoughts, I am going to solder and heat shrink the resistors into the circuit for the left and right indicators to the earth and attempt to mount them in a way that they are secure and protected.
If anyone is interested in this little project, I can post pics etc on here as I do it ... if not, I'll see how I go and blow this thread away when I'm done.
Matty80
I could work it out with the correct values if someone is willing to send me the information? Such details include, number of globes, number of relays (in circuit), wattage of items and how they are all connected together - ie wiring diragram. Alternatively, a trial and error approach need be taken...
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