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budk1953

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I'm installing new aftermarket gauges including a voltmeter and oil pressure gauge and also installing switches that are self illuminated. Will the rheostat:
1. Work at all with this arrangement?
2. If so will it handle additional load of 4-5 more lights?
3. Should I rewire completely and change to a heavy duty 12V dimmer?

As part of this work I plan to change to a mini 12 circuit fuse panel so additional circuit(s) if needed are available.

Any suggestions are appreciated.

Thanks,
Bud
 
I disconnected mine from the rheostat after someone one this board rhetorically asked if I was ever going to dim the lights. they are brighter. I did fuse them though
 
My suggestion is you send us lots of pictures. :wink:

Also, if you are changing everything else out, why keep the crappy old worn out dimmer, anyway?
 
Yes. The OEM rheostat is a good quality piece. It will have no problem running extra gauges, in my case 3 more over OEM.
 
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