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I bought a reversing camera kit off eBay, with the intention of wiring it to the reversing light for switching but as there is a label advising not to connect anything exceeding 10mA and the camera is rated at 70mA I'm not sure how to wire this up now
I have thought of using one of the 12v outlets for power and adding some form of switch so that it isn't running constantly.
It does work off the reversing light but I am worried I could cause damage by leaving it connected there.
I'd appreciated any comments on how to wire this in.
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Sounds like you need a relay to switch the 70a.
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Still think you should be ok to connect direct.
Let's face it, you can fart more than 70ma. :whistle: :lol:
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The scary thing is, you need a reversing camera on a berlingo! :eek:
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I've installed basic reversing sensors in the rear bumper of my van, working off the reversing light and had no problems whatsoever. These only have a consumption of 1.5 W which shall draw 125mA.
I'm with Rustcrat here as the pair of reversing lights will draw 3500mA so an extra 300, being less than 10% is pretty much negligible especially considering the 15A fuse.
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Thanks for all your replies, you've out my mind at rest
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