How much amperage is required to run the 6V headlights and blackout lights? I want to mount an old MB grille w/the lights working on the wall in my shop...also, does anyone know of a transformer available that will go from 110V to 6V with proper amperage? Thank you for your response.
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MB electrical question
New to this forum, MB electrical question,
How much amperage is required to run the 6V headlights and blackout lights? I want to mount an old MB grille w/the lights working on the wall in my shop...also, does anyone know of a transformer available that will go from 110V to 6V with proper amperage? Thank you for your response.

How much amperage is required to run the 6V headlights and blackout lights? I want to mount an old MB grille w/the lights working on the wall in my shop...also, does anyone know of a transformer available that will go from 110V to 6V with proper amperage? Thank you for your response.
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First you must determine the power rating of your GE-63 lamp. It is 4 watts @ 7 volts = 4 / 7 = 0.57 amps. Two BO marker lamps = 1.14 amps
The stock 6 volt headlamps has a
hi rating of 45 watts / 7 volts = 6.42 amps. Two headlamps = 12.84 amps.
lo rating of 35 watts / 7 volts = 5.0 amps. Two headlamps = 10.0 amps.
Which beam you use plus the two BO Marker lamps will be the total amps you must prepare for.
Here's a web site with a power supply selection work sheet.
https://mall.industry.siemens.com/spice ... roductLine
The stock 6 volt headlamps has a
hi rating of 45 watts / 7 volts = 6.42 amps. Two headlamps = 12.84 amps.
lo rating of 35 watts / 7 volts = 5.0 amps. Two headlamps = 10.0 amps.
Which beam you use plus the two BO Marker lamps will be the total amps you must prepare for.
Here's a web site with a power supply selection work sheet.
https://mall.industry.siemens.com/spice ... roductLine
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